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The 4 Macronutrients

“To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art.”

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Dec 23, 2021
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You may have noticed the subtle number 4 in the headline. That’s right, 4 macronutrients. When I became interested in nutrition, I didn't know there were 4 macronutrients. And you’ll mostly hear about “the 3 macronutrients”. But yes, there are 4.

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