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calories Counting vs macros

Most of us are all too familiar with the concept of calories. From early on, we’ve been programmed to determine our food choices with this value in mind; whether it’s on a nutrition label or restaurant menu, we immediately cast judgement on items based on their caloric price tag. The problem is, this very vague and outdated practice does not paint the whole picture of what we are, or should be, consuming.

Sure, restricting calories can lead to

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