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40/30/30 question
hballack
Posts: 114 Member
Hello,
I'm new to MFP and this forum. Do the 40/30/30 ratios have to be per meal or can they be for the day? (i.e. if I am short on a macronutrient can I eat more of that macronutrient with my evening meal)? Thanks for the clarification.
Heather
I'm new to MFP and this forum. Do the 40/30/30 ratios have to be per meal or can they be for the day? (i.e. if I am short on a macronutrient can I eat more of that macronutrient with my evening meal)? Thanks for the clarification.
Heather
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Hello,
I'm new to MFP and this forum. Do the 40/30/30 ratios have to be per meal or can they be for the day? (i.e. if I am short on a macronutrient can I eat more of that macronutrient with my evening meal)? Thanks for the clarification.
Heather
Usually recommend per meal, because the idea is to balance out the hormonal response in case you have over-reaction to carbs, protein and fat level it out.
Some even find out eating the carbs first causes the same response, so protein and fat must be eaten first for max benefit.
The side effect for too many not balancing the meal, low blood sugar at some point after the meal, leaving you feeling hungrier than you need to be.0 -
Thank you!
Heather0
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