While Carrie Underwood is known for her vegan diet and flair for food journaling, she also counts her macros a.k.a. macronutrients—carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. In a recent interview with Cosmopolitan, she said, “I used to stay away from carbs, but lately I’ve been counting my macros, which means I try to balance my intake of protein, fat and carbs rather than worry about calories.”
R.D.’s Verdict: “When you focus on macronutrients, you encourage a variety of food groups that contain not only the essential macros but also vitamins and minerals,” says Anita Mirchandani, R.D, C.D.N, a registered dietician and spokesperson for the New York State Dietetic Association. However, your individual macro ratio depends on your metabolic rate and activity level and Mirchandani suggests working with a dietitian. “Non-specifically—pick a protein, fat and carb for each meal that you may like, such as an avocado toast topped with an over medium egg for breakfast, a mixed green salad topped with boiled egg, avocado, grilled meat, etc. for lunch, and lean protein with a side of steamed veggies/grains for dinner,” she says.
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