Not sure what these terms are or how they apply to what you eat? Here's a quick little primer:
Macro-nutrients: Corbohydrates, Fats and Proteins. Macro-nutrients comprise the calories in a food. Carbohydrates and Proteins are 4 calories per gram. Fats are 9 calories per gram. The correct mix of these is determined by many factors, including gender and activity level. Get a BCA or contact a Dietician for more information.
Micro-nutrients: Your vitamins and minerals, for the most part. Think arsenic and mercury kill you? While high amounts are toxic, the trace amounts which naturally occur in food are used by your body. :)
As a good resource for more information, we like Nutrition Data.
Happy Tuesday!
-Crystal
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