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> Egg whites and chicken + broccoli As an aside, a meal consisting of just this isn't very balanced. There is effectively 0 fats in it. Egg yolks are actually
by whycombagator 7y ago
> Egg whites and chicken + broccoli
As an aside, a meal consisting of just this isn't very balanced. There is effectively 0 fats in it. Egg yolks are actually quite healthy and would have rounded this meal off nicely
- dvt 7y agoMy daily intake was 175g protein, 150g carbs, and 50g fats. To hit those macros reliably, egg whites for breakfast and chicken (or tuna) for dinner will quickly become a status quo :)
- mikeklaas 7y agoThat's an insane macro ratio for most people, though. You don't need that much protein unless you're doing some intense weight training.
- dvt 7y agoNot sure I'd call it insane. 5c:3.5p:1.5f is like the "standard" fat-loss macro ratio your average nutritionist would suggest[1]. Mine was a bit more aggressive, but not super out there. [1] https://www.womenshealthmag.com/uk/food/healthy-eating/a705352/best-macros-for-fat-loss/ https://www.womenshealthmag.com/uk/food/healthy-eating/a7053...
- firethief 7y agoHigh protein ratios are for for weight loss; activities that increase protein need increase carb need by at least as much