4. Macronutrients Explained: What They Are and How Much You Need

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In this episode, we’ll cover:

• The Impact of Nutrition on Health: How nutrition significantly affects our health throughout various life stages and the importance of healthy dietary habits.
• Macronutrients and Micronutrients: What are macronutrients and micronutrients, discussion on the essential roles of these nutrients, their impact on physiological processes, and the distinctions between them.
• Deep Dive into Macronutrients:
  • Proteins: Their primary function not as energy sources but as suppliers of amino acids for bodily functions, including tissue repair, enzyme production, and hormone synthesis.
  • Carbohydrates: Emphasis on their role as primary energy sources, their different forms (simple vs. complex), and their effects on body functions and insulin response.
  • Fats: Overview of different types of fats (saturated, unsaturated, trans fats), their caloric content, roles in hormone production, vitamin absorption, and overall health impacts.
• Consequences of Macronutrient Imbalance: Discussing potential health issues arising from both excessive and insufficient intake of macronutrients.
• Importance of a Balanced Diet: How to design a balanced diet to prevent nutrient deficiencies and promote long-term health.

This episode sets the stage for a deeper understanding of how our body's energy dynamics affect our overall health, and how we can use that understanding to our advantage.

My name is Ragnheiður (you can call me Ragna), and I'm your host - a medical doctor, a certified pre-/postnatal trainer, and most importantly, a mom of four and a wife. - This podcast is born from my dedication to uncovering the truths about nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle that genuinely benefit our bodies. We'll explore how to establish a lasting, healthy lifestyle that fits the reality of motherhood, how to enjoy an active, pain-free pregnancy, and how to navigate postpartum recovery to regain your fitness in a wholesome way. Join me as we debunk myths and discover the paths to excess energy, body confidence, and loving the life you live as a mom.

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[Disclaimer: All health and nutritional information on this podcast should not take place of medical or professional advice. Although I am a medical doctor, I am not your healthcare provider. This episode is for informational and educational purposes only and should not substitute the advice from your healthcare professional. Always consult with your physician / healthcare provider prior to making any exercise, dietary, medical, or lifestyle decisions. Those who do not seek counsel from the appropriate healthcare provider assume the liability of any injury / adverse events which may occur. Do not follow the advice in this episode if you do not wish to be bound by this disclaimer.]