The Good Stuff — fats

Protein is one of the 3 macronutrients that we have discussed in previous blogs.  Most people understand why we need carbohydrates and fats in our diet, but what about the protein?  Today we are going to delve into the reasons why getting the proper amount of protein is important in your nutrition plan. Satiety- Satiety is how full or satisfied you feel after eating. Protein is the best macronutrient at increasing this feeling. Additionally, it will help you feel full for longer so you aren’t tempted to sneak in some snacks later in the day! TEF- Thermic Effect of Feeding- The thermic...

Classifying macro nutrients can be tricky! Fats. Carbs. Proteins. What makes a food a source of fat versus a source of a protein? Next time you go to the grocery store start reading the labels. If the fat content is higher than the protein content, it is considered a source of fat. Ideally, the protein content should be significantly higher than the fat to be a good source of protein for your diet.    Let's check out these two labels from chicken sausage: Fat: 3 grams / Protein: 15 grams  The fat to protein ratio is very close on this,...