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Macronutrients

Macronutrients

Oversimplifying Macros - EJP Nutrition

Oversimplifying Macros

Not all carbs are equal, and neither are all types of fat or protein. We need to stop being overly reductionist when discussing macronutrients.
High Protein Diets - EJP Nutrition

High Protein Diets

Do you need to worry if you eat a high protein diet? For healthy individuals, no. Read more on the benefits here.
Plant Protein - EJP Nutrition

Plant Protein

Plant protein sources are often incomplete sources. But this doesn't mean you can't get enough protein without including animal products.

Post-Training Nutrition

Just finished training? Quick, get some carbs in! You need to replenish the glycogen you used. Hmmm, do you though? The answer is, in most circumstances, no. For a 45-60 minute session or class, it’s unlikely you’ve tapped into your stores that much. If you stick to your usual eating pattern over the following 24...

Macro Ratios

A lot of people are searching for the perfect macro ratios. However, this is another area where there isn’t a magic solution. How you split protein, carbs and fat can be optimised. That would be based on you personal goals, which may be health, performance or weight loss. But there isn’t a split or ratio...

SFA vs. PUFA

Saturated and Unsaturated Fat Right we’re back on ‘good’ and ‘bad’ fats again, as it’s a topic that still causes a lot of discourse. Even the academics can’t find a consensus they all agree on, so how are you supposed to know what to include in your diet? Let’s start with a quick refresher. We...
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