The 3 MACROnutrients
Macronutrients are nutrients which we require a large amount of each day, greater than 1 gram per day, and include Carbohydrates, Proteins, and Fats (Left to right images above). Macronutrients like carbohydrates and fats are especially important for providing our body with the energy necessary for growth, and movement, whereas proteins are especially important in the mechanisms that generate energy from carbohydrates and fats, where they act as enzymes, as well as promoting growth and development of muscle, bone, and other cells within our body (5). Proteins can also be degraded and used to provide energy, but this is not something that we want to accomplish, as proteins are much more important to the structural integrity of our cells, as well as the machinery the drives cellular processes to help maintain overall health.
** Follow the links below to get insight into: what types/how much/when to ingest the 3 macronutrients, for optimal ice hockey performance.
** Follow the links below to get insight into: what types/how much/when to ingest the 3 macronutrients, for optimal ice hockey performance.