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Nutrition Essentials: Insights from Dietitian Keitumetse Makuku

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In this episode of the GR8R Than Fitness podcast, we dive into Nutrition Essentials with Keitumetse Makuku. As a registered dietitian, Keitumetse brings expertise on making informed food choices, staying consistent with a balanced diet, and understanding the science behind nutrition. If you’re looking to improve your eating habits, this episode is packed with practical, actionable advice.

Key Discussion Points

1. The Fundamentals of a Balanced Diet

  • Keitumetse explains the building blocks of a nutritious diet, emphasizing the importance of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals.
  • Tips on how to balance macronutrients in meals for energy and satiety.

    • 2. Debunking Common Nutrition Myths

    • Tackling misconceptions around topics like “carbs make you gain weight” and “fat-free foods are healthier.”
    • Insight into why a well-rounded diet is more beneficial than fad diets.

      • 3. Practical Tips for Healthy Eating

      • Suggestions for affordable and accessible nutritious foods.
      • How to incorporate healthier choices into a busy schedule, with quick meal-prep ideas.

        • 4. Nutrition for Fitness and Recovery

        • Keitumetse shares her insights on how to fuel workouts and support muscle recovery through proper nutrition.
        • Importance of hydration, protein intake, and the timing of meals around exercise.

          • 5. Personalized Nutrition Goals

          • Keitumetse’s advice on setting realistic nutrition goals tailored to individual lifestyles, activity levels, and dietary needs.

            • Listen to this episode on Nutrition Essentials with Keitumetse Makuku to gain valuable knowledge on eating well, staying healthy, and building lasting habits.

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