I'm a nutritionist and here's how macros and micros are actually affecting your weight

From cutting out carbohydrates to eating a high-protein diet, there are a lot of mixed messages about how adjusting the macros of the food we eat can help with weight loss . But with macronutrients playing such an important role in the body, could the balance of food groups that we consume have a bigger impact on our weight and energy levels than we realise? And what role do micronutrients play? As a health and nutrition coach, I’ve learned that the food we eat each day plays a huge role in how we look and feel, so here’s everything you need to know…

What are macronutrients?

Macronutrients are the three main types of nutrients your body needs in large amounts: carbohydrates, protein and fat. They provide the body with the energy it needs to keep systems and muscles working, to repair a