Balancing nutrients

It is important to have fat, protein, and carbohydrates in every meal because they all play important roles in your body, so what is their role?

Fat provides energy, helps to absorb fat-soluble vitamins, insulates your organs, and regulates your hormones.

Protein is essential for building and repairing tissues, regulates hormones, and provides nutrient transport.

Carbohydrates provide energy and help to keep your blood sugar levels stable, it's the brain's preferred energy source.

Eating every 3-4 hours will help to regulate your cortisol levels. Cortisol is a stress hormone that can be harmful if it is elevated for long periods of time. Eating regularly helps to keep your blood sugar levels stable, which helps to reduce stress and cortisol levels.

Here are some specific benefits of eating fat, protein, and carbohydrates:

Fat

Provides energy, helps to absorb fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K) Insulates your organs.

  • Helps to produce hormones
  • Helps to keep you feeling full

Protein

  • Builds and repairs tissues
  • Regulates hormones
  • Helps to keep you feeling full
  • Helps to build muscles

Carbohydrates

  • Provides energy
  • Helps to keep blood sugar levels stable
  • Helps to produce serotonin, a neurotransmitter that helps to regulate mood
  • Helps to keep you hydrated

If you are looking to improve your health, it is important to make sure that you are getting enough of all three macronutrients. You can do this by eating a variety of healthy foods from all food groups.