Intuitive Eating vs. Macro Counting

There are two clear ways to watch your food choices: intuitive eating and tracking macronutrients. Both are discussed in the media a lot. Which (if either) is appropriate to achieve your best diet and meet your health goals? Let’s take a look.

Tracking macros means you are logging your food and watching how it breaks down into carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Since all food breaks into these three macronutrients, it’s a fairly easy way to view food. The general premise is that if you tinker with different amounts of the three, you’ll achieve differing results. In my experience it can be useful for weight gain, weight loss and other targeted health goals.

Are you well suited for tracking macros? How many of these apply to you?

Intuitive eating is a philosophy that empowers you to confidently choose your food after listening to what your body is asking for. It has a profound impact on food confidence and body image. It greatly impacts how, how much and what you eat and empowers you to listen to your body and let your body dictate your food. We LOVE incorporating intuitive eating into a personalized plan.

Are you well suited for intuitive eating? How many of these apply to you?

Is it one or the other? Absolutely not. We incorporate one and both food philosophies into eating routines. Sometimes one more than the other, depending on personality and need. It’s all about meeting your personal nutrition and health goals.

For more info on finding your best diet and on whether to incorporate macro counting or intuitive eating into your nutrition plan, schedule a free 20-minute consult with a Healthy Nest holistic nutritionist.

The information provided on this website is for educational purposes. Nutrition Therapy is not intended as a diagnosis, treatment, prescription or cure for any disease, and is not intended as a substitute for regular medical care. Nutrition Therapy provides nutritional evaluation followed by personalized recommendations for foods, nutrients and lifestyle improvements to enhance health.