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Here's what a nutritionist suggests regarding macro counting. It’s easy to see why counting your macronutrients is trendy.

If you’ve talked about changing up your diet to friends and family, chances are someone has given you the advice to “count your macros.” But what does that really mean? Is it a good way to lose weight ...

Obsessively tracking protein, fat and carbohydrate consumption is trendy. But can it lead to big health benefits? Credit...Joyce Lee for The New York Times Supported by By Nikki Campo Q: I hear a lot ...

Any gym junkie or fitness fanatic will tell you (without you asking, probably) about “counting macros.” The subject often crops up around nutrition in fitness. Whether you’re an elite athlete, ...

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Tracking leads to weight loss: Why you might want a food tracking app. Whether your goal is to lose weight or improve your health, cut back on added sugar, fat or sodium, tracking your calories and ...