Nutrition and the latest diet are a constant, prominent topic within the media - social and otherwise. With the headlines screaming ‘fats are bad’, ‘you’re eating too much protein’ and ‘coconut oil is poison’, it’s no wonder so many people struggle with knowing what they ‘should’ be eating or understand the effects of what they are currently eating.
Nutrition has become sensationalised – tabloid headlines are our daily digestive intake. It is time for a common sense, down to earth and factual approach. With the misconceptions of the healthy heart diet and the population’s current high-carb predisposition, the typical diet is anything but balanced. Going back to basics and examining the ratio of your macronutrients – your carbs, proteins and fats – is your first step. Don’t worry about what milk you put in your tea, almond, cows or soya, as it is introspective and detailed. Instead, take the time to assess the bigger ‘macro’ picture of what you are eating every day.