Today’s episode is a super important one and is quite literally the key to achieving optimal nutrition and thus overall wellness. Macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, and fats) are essential components of a healthy diet as they provide the body with the energy it needs to function properly. Each macronutrient plays a specific role in maintaining health. Having a balanced intake of macronutrients is important for maintaining overall health and preventing chronic health conditions. 

In today's episode Dr. Barb covers:

References:

Macronutrients in health and disease: Nutrition Guide for Clinicians (no date) Macronutrients in Health and Disease | Nutrition Guide for Clinicians. Available at: https://nutritionguide.pcrm.org/nutritionguide/view/Nutrition_Guide_for_Clinicians/1342092/all/Macronutrients_in_Health_and_Disease (Accessed: February 7, 2023).

Venn, B.J. (2020) “Macronutrients and human health for the 21st Century,” Nutrients, 12(8), p. 2363. Available at: https://doi.org/10.3390/nu12082363.

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