Get your protein, carbs, and fat on point

It’s time to banish the confusion! 

If you’re looking to eat a more balanced diet, feel better from the inside out, or just finally figure out your macros, it helps if you know what kind of food you should be buying!

This blog is going to go over exactly what foods you can buy to ensure you’re getting enough protein, carbs and fats on the daily. 

The way to make sure you’re getting enough of each of these macros is to track them! Before I started tracking, I thought I was getting enough protein but now I know I wasn’t even close. These days are a bit different as now I don’t need to track as much and I still know that I’m getting all my macros in.

Preparation is key!

Having your kitchen stocked right will get you one step closer to hitting those macros and your nutrition goals. So let’s dive in to each macro and find out what to buy!

Protein

If you eat meat you want to get as much Grade A meat as you can and be aware that Grade B and C meat are usually processed. So look for lean meats, this means meat with less fat leaving room for other healthier fats.

If you like seafood stock up on frozen shrimp, tuna, salmon and tilapia. There are lots of others you can buy as well that will have a high protein content.

If you eat dairy don’t forget about Greek yoghurt! It’s super high in protein and can be used in a variety of recipes or with yummy toppings.

If you’re plant-based, look for high-protein products like tofu, seitan, black beans and chickpeas. And stock up on lots of seasonings to spice things up!

And don’t forget to ALWAYS have protein power or bars in the house!

Carbs

You’ll want to stock up on things like rice, quinoa and oats because these are all high-volume options meaning they’re super filling and will help you reach your carb goals. 

If you’re feeling snacky make sure you’ve got fruit you can graze on and try and steer away from the cookies and crisps. Once in a while is okay of course, but you don’t want to be snacking on these things daily!

And get lots of veggies in to include as part of your meals, including lots of greens and high-volume veggies like zucchini and spaghetti squash that will fill you up.

Fats 

For your cooking oils focus on olive oil, coconut oil and avocado oil and avoid corn oil or canola oil - they’re highly processed!

Stock up on nut butters and whole nuts - one of my favorite ways to get healthy fats in. If you have nut allergies look for sunflower seed butter!

Avocados and coconuts are great for fatty fruits and don’t forget about eggs! If you’re low on fats, you can add in an extra yolk to your meal.

And there you have it! My top tips for your next grocery shop to ensure you’re smashing all your macros.

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