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MACRO-FRIENDLY RESTAURANT SERIES: STARBUCKS
Let's face it, life often gets chaotic, leaving us little time to complete all of our errands, let alone cook all of our meals from scratch. Popping into Starbucks for a drink or a meal might seem like it will throw our nutrition goals “off track,” however if we understand the nutritional content of the food we're choosing, we can choose foods that help us work towards our nutrition goals. Believe it or not, Starbucks DOES have some food options that keep us fueled and feeling good, proving that even in the midst of a busy day, we can make choices that support our health.
MACRO-FRIENDLY BURGER AND SWEET POTATO FRIES WITH COOKING TIPS
Fulfilling a craving for a burger and fries while staying goal-aligned on any old day can be a tall order, and while we fully believe in the occasional untracked meal out, why not have the best of both worlds at home? Our tips to make your lean beef burgers juicy and sweet potato fries crispy are sure to impress you and your family!
MACRO-FRIENDLY RESTAURANT SERIES: MCDONALDS, WENDY’S, BURGER KING
In an ideal world, we'd all have time to cook Tupperware meals with perfect macros, but life is rarely ideal, and sometimes, grabbing a quick bite is all we can manage. Eating out, even at fast-food burger places like McDonald's, Wendy’s, and Burger King, might seem like it goes against our health goals, but here's the thing: fast food can be a practical option when time is tight and cooking seems impossible, and believe it or not, there are some macro friendly choices at Mcdonalds, Wendy’s, and Burger King that can help you eat for your nutrition goals.
MACRO-FRIENDLY RESTAURANT SERIES: CHICK FIL A
Restaurant nutrition information can be inaccurate at times, but planning ahead and choosing menu options that align with your macro targets can help you work towards your nutrition goals even when on the go and not eating at home. Today, we’re sharing a few of our favorite options at Chick-fil-A that can help you hit your macros while eating out - whether you’re on the road traveling or just need a quick bite while navigating your busy day.
MACRO-FRIENDLY TRAVEL: DISNEYLAND, DISNEY WORLD, AND YOUR NUTRITION GOALS
Disneyland and Disney World: the places where dreams come true and nutrition dreams go to die…or do they? As with any out-of-routine time including vacations, work trips, anniversaries, date nights, birthdays, and holidays, we have to ask ourselves: What is the experience that I want to have during this brief time? and Does your expectation of your time away match the reality of the environment where you are going? The way that you feel during or after periods of time outside of your regular routines does not mean that any permanent changes occurred. Whether the journey of your nutrition while on your trip includes macro tracking or not, the main focus should be on making confident choices even if those choices are less efficient than normal.
MACRO-FRIENDLY BOWL RECIPE: PLANT-BASED GOLDEN TAHINI PROTEIN POWER BOWL
This power bowl is loaded with protein, high-fiber vegetables, and a nutritious golden tahini sauce. Whether you're vegan, vegetarian, or plant-based (or even if you’re not!) this simple meal is great for tracking your macros (or not!) and can help support any body composition, fitness, or overall nutrition.
MACRO FRIENDLY COFFEE IDEAS AND RECIPES
A big part of diet culture that plagued me for a majority of my life was a fear of liquid calories. There is no need to fear liquid calories, period. For those who love a high calorie latte, mocha, etc., here are a few tips for how you can make a generally calorie-packed drink a little more “macro friendly.”
MACRO-FRIENDLY FAST FOOD OPTIONS: ORDERING OUT WHEN TRACKING MACROS
We’re sharing a few of our favorites options that can help you still hit your macros while eating out - whether you’re on the road traveling or just need a quick bite while navigating your busy day.
MACRO-FRIENDLY RECIPE: QUICK AIR FRYER QUESADILLA
Although the air fryer is great for popping in ready-made frozen foods, like french fries, chicken fingers and veggies, it can also be great for creating that crispy texture found in many favorite Mexican dishes. This week’s post is a fun recipe for a low-calorie ten minute quesadilla. The best part is that most of the ingredients are from the prep in our free Everyday Macros cookbook.
A GETTING STARTED GUIDE TO TRACKING MACROS
I’ve rounded up some tips, tricks, and items that I’ve found to be the most helpful - both when brand new at tracking macros and when you’ve been at it for years.
3 MACRO-FRIENDLY THANKSGIVING SIDE DISHES
Three super easy side dishes for you to bring along to any family or holiday dinner this season. They are lower-calorie options to traditional side dishes you may normally have at Thanksgiving dinner and are a great swap if you’re not crazy about the traditional casseroles and calorie-dense sides.
ALCOHOL & YOUR MACROS
Believe it or not, alcohol is actually a macronutrient! But unlike the other macros, alcohol can be a bit tricky to track. Learn how to accurately track alcohol so that your drinks aren’t compromising your goals.
KATE'S TOP 3 MACRO-FRIENDLY FAVORITES
Today Coach Kate is sharing her three of my favorite macro-friendly items that she can’t live without. Read about her favorite high-protein sweet treat and a few other high-volume tricks to keep you full and happy without sacrificing good food.
DIANA'S TOP 3 MACRO-FRIENDLY FAVORITES
Today Coach D is sharing her three of my favorite macro-friendly items that she can’t live without. First: her favorite way for getting in a little extra protein, second: one of the most versatile snacks in her pantry, and third: a current favorite macro-friendly sweet treat.
WHITNEY'S TOP 3 MACRO-FRIENDLY FAVORITES
I try to keep my typical diet full of lean proteins and fruits and vegetables, but sometimes I just need something delicious or something I didn’t have to make from scratch! Here are three of my favorite macro-friendly foods I keep on hand basically at all times.
TOP 5 MACRO-FRIENDLY FINDS
While we all know that a majority of our nutrition should come from whole, unprocessed foods, life is busy and sometimes we need some options for when things get crazy and we're on the go. These products have been total lifesavers when it comes to packing for a short vacation, road trip, or even just a busy day out. They are macro-friendly, meaning geared towards helping you stick to your macro goals by being higher in protein or providing more volume for fewer macros.