What are macros(macronutrients)?
In basic terms, macros are the amount of fats, carbs, and protein that you eat during the day. For keto, you will eat a higher percentage of fats and protein while consuming a very small amount of carbs.
Why do we limit carbs in keto?
The body naturally uses either carbs or fats for energy. By eating less than 20g of carbs a day, your body will naturally switch from burning sugar and carbs to fats as it’s preferred energy source. By doing so, you turn your body into a 24/7 fat burning machine!
Why calculate macros?
By calculating your macros, you’ll know exactly how much of which foods to eat. Later in this guide, we provide a cheat sheet to the most common macros. You can use carb apps to track your daily meals. While we’re developing our own app, our current app of choice is Carb Manager. If you decide to use an app, stay away from My Fitness Pal. The nutritional database in My Fitness Pal is not accurate for many of the foods that this guide tells you you can or cannot eat.