Why hit macros with most of whole and minimal processed foods ?

[Dan8890]

Hey I was just wondering why do everytime some one ask something about macros the answer is "hit your macros with whole and minimal processed foods" I mean I know they are high in fiber and vitamins/minerals our body needs but whats is the problem if I like to fit my macros with a big protein cake + flavored oats + whipped cream for fats BUT I also eat at least 4 different types of veggies everyday some good fats from avocado / milk and egg yolks but not the majority

[VmissileX]

Hey I was just wondering why do everytime some one ask something about macros the answer is "hit your macros with whole and minimal processed foods" I mean I know they are high in fiber and vitamins/minerals our body needs but whats is the problem if I like to fit my macros with a big protein cake + flavored oats + whipped cream for fats BUT I also eat at least 4 different types of veggies everyday some good fats from avocado / milk and egg yolks but not the majority

This is the answer to your threads question.


http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=160169531

[bigdeadlift]

whats is the problem if I like to fit my macros with a big protein cake + flavored oats + whipped cream for fats BUT I also eat at least 4 different types of veggies everyday some good fats from avocado / milk and egg yolks but not the majority

Then you would be hitting your micros and there would be no problem

[TommyGun1988]

More fiber, vitamins, minerals as you have said. Higher energy levels and more satiety depending on if you are cutting or bulking.

[Opportuniteas1]

Improving a low quality diet and the behaviours associated with it (suboptimal nutrient intake and physical inactivity) can improve overall health and wellness.
Diet quality, nutrition and physical activity among adolescents: the Web-SPAN (Web-Survey of Physical Activity and Nutrition) project. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19545471

Common micronutrient deficiencies are likely to damage DNA by the same mechanism as radiation and many chemicals.
DNA damage from micronutrient deficiencies is likely to be a major cause of cancer. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11295149

Remedying micronutrient deficiencies is likely to lead to a major improvement in health and an increase in longevity at low cost.
Mineral and vitamin deficiencies can accelerate the mitochondrial decay of aging. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16102804

As we age inadequate nutrition contributes to the loss of function and the development and progression of disease.
Nutrition and aging: a consensus statement. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12166363

[Dan8890]

This is the answer to your threads question.


http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=160169531

Then you would be hitting your micros and there would be no problem

More fiber, vitamins, minerals as you have said. Higher energy levels and more satiety depending on if you are cutting or bulking.

Improving a low quality diet and the behaviours associated with it (suboptimal nutrient intake and physical inactivity) can improve overall health and wellness.
Diet quality, nutrition and physical activity among adolescents: the Web-SPAN (Web-Survey of Physical Activity and Nutrition) project. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19545471

Common micronutrient deficiencies are likely to damage DNA by the same mechanism as radiation and many chemicals.
DNA damage from micronutrient deficiencies is likely to be a major cause of cancer. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11295149

Remedying micronutrient deficiencies is likely to lead to a major improvement in health and an increase in longevity at low cost.
Mineral and vitamin deficiencies can accelerate the mitochondrial decay of aging. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16102804

As we age inadequate nutrition contributes to the loss of function and the development and progression of disease.
Nutrition and aging: a consensus statement. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12166363

Thanks for all the replies, I thought the same that would have some impact in health , but talking about body composition , do you guys have something?

[TommyGun1988]

Thanks for all the replies, I thought the same that would have some impact in health , but talking about body composition , do you guys have something?

Macros determine body compositon aswell as lifting of course. Your diet could be lets says 2500 calories a day. In theory you could eat pure carbs and weight the same as if you ate a balanced diet of carbs, fat and protein, you wont gain or lose any more of long ad the calories are the same but your body would look alot different if you continued to do so.

[Buckeyebear]

Hey I was just wondering why do everytime some one ask something about macros the answer is "hit your macros with whole and minimal processed foods" I mean I know they are high in fiber and vitamins/minerals our body needs but whats is the problem if I like to fit my macros with a big protein cake + flavored oats + whipped cream for fats BUT I also eat at least 4 different types of veggies everyday some good fats from avocado / milk and egg yolks but not the majority

If you put good fuel in a car it will run better.

If you put bad fuel in a car it will run worse.

I hope you can interpret the analogy in the way I intended.

[TommyGun1988]

If you put good fuel in a car it will run better.

If you put bad fuel in a car it will run worse.

I hope you can interpret the analogy in the way I intended.

Damn dude that used to be my sig!