Macronutrients

This Dietitian's TikTok Explains the "Rule of Fists" For Macros, and It's Unbelievably Simple

If you've ever heard the word "macronutrients" and felt like quietly exiting the chat, we get it — and registered dietitian Corinne Smith, MS, is here to help.

Tracking Macros Is What Allowed Me to Take Control of My Diet

Until recently, the idea of tracking macros would have immediately resulted in an eye-roll.

I Counted Macros Every Day For a Month and Was Shocked at What Happened to My Weight

Has anybody else seen those Instagram accounts with fit people showing of their amazing desserts and delicious meals that actually look really unhealthy, yet their bodies are super ripped?

Just Getting Started on a Low-Carb Diet? A Dietitian Explains How to Calculate Your Macros

There's no skirting counting calories when you're trying to lose weight, but if you choose to go low-carb, you'll need to calculate your macros, too.

If You Want to Lose Weight, Track Your Macros Using This Dietitian's Simple Plate Hack

Most dietitians will encourage their clients to eat meals and snacks with all three macronutrients (macros): protein, fats, and carbs.

How to Ensure You're Eating Enough Protein on a Low-Carb Diet — Because It Matters, Too

Carbs aren't the only thing you should track on a low-carb diet.

I Keep Seeing Friends Losing Weight With "PFC Every 3," but What Is It?

As a health and fitness writer, I have heard of just about every single diet and fitness program out there.

The Number of Carbs You Can Have on a Low-Carb Diet Is Probably More Than You Think

It seems like everyone is on a low-carb diet, but as popular as it is, low-carb is a fairly ambiguous term, especially if you've never tracked your macronutrients.

This Is What You Have to Track Every Day to Lose Weight — and It's Not Just Calories

Weight loss: it's a battle that so many of us face at some point in our lives.

Are Carbs Killing Your Metabolism? This Is What a Doctor Says

The low-carb vs. high-carb debate for anything — weight loss, athletic performance, overall better nutrition — will probably never end, but that's OK.

This Is What Your Macros Should Be If You're Trying to Lose Weight, According to a Dietitian

The Macronutrient You Should Be Eating More of to Build Muscle (Hint: It's Not Protein)

You've probably heard that eating plenty of protein is key to building lean muscle and generating strength.