{"id":1057,"date":"2022-04-27T17:33:42","date_gmt":"2022-04-27T17:33:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/627262.us27.myftpupload.com\/?p=1057"},"modified":"2022-04-27T17:33:42","modified_gmt":"2022-04-27T17:33:42","slug":"macro-vs-micronutrients-in-our-food","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medsomma.com\/evoke5\/macro-vs-micronutrients-in-our-food\/","title":{"rendered":"Macro vs Micronutrients in Our Food"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/medsomma.com\/evoke5\/\">Evoke 5 Medical Center<\/a>, our functional family medicine approach is based on the <a href=\"https:\/\/medsomma.com\/evoke5\/about-us\/\">5 Pillars of Health &amp; Wellness<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/medsomma.com\/evoke5\/about-us\/\">\u00a9<\/a>, which includes Physical Wellness. A healthy diet is one of the foundations of physical wellness, and we talk a lot with our patients about optimal nutrition.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Each and every bite of food that we eat, whether it\u2019s a cheeseburger or a green smoothie, contains a proportion of different macronutrients and micronutrients. We need both macros and micros to keep our bodies running, since together they supply us with energy, help with production of hormones, nourish our tissues and organs, help produce enzymes, and carry out processes responsible for repair, growth and development of our bodies.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>\u201cBig\u201d and \u201csmall\u201d nutrients<\/h3>\n<p>We use measurements of macronutrients in different foods to describe how many calories they provide, while we use measurements of micronutrients to describe levels of vitamins, minerals, enzymes, etc., found in a given food. A good rule of thumb is to think \u201cbig\u201d when you hear macro, and think \u201csmall\u201d when you hear micro, since these are found in trace amounts compared to overall calories.<\/p>\n<h3>Examples of macro and micronutrients<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s common for the highest percentage of macronutrients found in the food to correlate with how we classify the food \u2014 for example, we often call grains and potatoes \u201ccarbs,\u201d and meat or fish are referred to as \u201cproteins.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Micronutrient is the common term for vitamins and minerals that the body requires in trace amounts. Examples of common micronutrients you\u2019re likely familiar with include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Vitamin A<\/li>\n<li>Vitamin C<\/li>\n<li>Vitamin E<\/li>\n<li>Vitamin D<\/li>\n<li>All B vitamins<\/li>\n<li>Zinc<\/li>\n<li>Selenium<\/li>\n<li>Iron<\/li>\n<li>Magnesium<\/li>\n<li>Calcium<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Benefits of micronutrients<\/h3>\n<p>Vitamins that are often called \u201cantioxidants\u201d (like vitamin C, A and E) help control inflammation, keep us protected from bacteria and viruses, and help with repairing tissue injuries.<\/p>\n<p>Electrolytes like calcium, potassium and magnesium are needed to balance fluid levels, control muscular movements, maintain bone strength, help with digestion by preventing acid buildup, regulate high blood pressure, and much more.<\/p>\n<h3>Variety in your diet is key<\/h3>\n<p>No single type of food contains all of the many macro and micronutrients we need, which is why variety in your diet is key. Eating different food groups (like vegetables, fruit, starchy plants, legumes or sprouted grains, meat and dairy, for example) helps provide us with enough of all macronutrients, in addition to enough micronutrients.<\/p>\n<h3>The right food for every body<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s important to understand that every body is unique, so the right diet for one person may not be right for another. In fact, even some \u201cgood\u201d foods can cause negative reactions, like inflammation.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Cas uses the latest, evidence-based methods, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/medsomma.com\/evoke5\/gut-health\/\">food intolerance testing<\/a>, to identify foods that may be causing problems and help his patients pick the right diet for their unique bodies.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019d like help with your diet, and making sure you are getting the right type and amount of macro and micronutrients, <a href=\"https:\/\/medsomma.com\/evoke5\/contact\/\">get in touch with Dr. Cas at Evoke 5<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At Evoke 5 Medical Center, our functional family medicine approach is based on the 5 Pillars of Health &amp; Wellness\u00a9, which includes Physical Wellness. 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