macro nutrients are needed in bigger amounts like carbs , fat and protein since they provide energy. water and fibre are macros too but dont provide energy
1 . autotrophic nutrition
this type is NOT used by humans.
plants , algae and bacteria use it since they can produce their own food with water + carbon dioxide + light + chlorophyll ( the stuff that makes plants green btw ).
fibre : complex carbs , your body cant really break them down so it helps with constipation , feeling fuller and lowering cholesterol. fibre are fruits , nuts , seeds , beans , whole grains and vegetables
1 . carbohydrates ( carbs )
there are three types of them :
sugars : simple carbs , can be added sugar but also natural one
starches : complex carbs , body needs to turn it into sugar first , baked goods , pasta and veggies like potatoes
4 . protein
what matters here is the source not the size. salmon is much more beneficial than steak and lentils are the most beneficial. try your best to get lots of protein from plants.
saturated fats are the evil 😈 type ( jk ) they are found in pizza , cheese , whole / reduced fat milk , butter , dairy desserts , meat products ( sausages , bacon , burgers , beef ) , cookies and other grain based desserts and fast food
3 . fibre
you already know the drill theres 2 categories :
soluble fibre disolves in water and helps lower glucose levels as well as blood cholesterol. chia seeds , oatmeal , nuts , beans , apples , lentils and blueberries
those two last categories help our body feel better mentally and physically. but the other nutrients do as well. if someone eats a lot of junk it is possible that they feel more depressed than someone who is eating healthier.
2 . fats
here you devide into three categories which are :
unsaturated fats which are found in vegetable oils , nuts and seeds. they are considered the " good " type of fat.
i hope all of you know your ed doesnt define you . you might gain some weight but at the end of the day people still love you for who you are . i hope you all know you are loved and i love you too