With so much talk about how to lose weight, it’s easy to forget that there are people who want to gain weight by building lean muscle mass, or “bulking.” To do this, you need to consume more calories ...
Everyone’s macro goals vary slightly, but for general health, Dr. Alatassi recommends that adults get 45 to 65 percent of ...
The recommended target for protein intake increased from 0.8 g/kg/day to 1.2-1.6 g/kg/day in 2026. Individual protein requirements vary by age, sex, and physical activity.
Nutrition and healthy eating seems to be all about math—whether you’re keeping track of calories, WW points, or macros. Short for “macronutrients,” macros refers to carbs, fats, and proteins—the three ...
Most people know to consider their calorie intake when trying to lose or gain weight. Calories are a measure of the energy stored in foods or in the tissues of your body. Typical recommendations for ...