Personalized Nutrition Plans: The Importance of Understanding Macros and Micros with Caroline O’Connor, RD

Caroline O’Connor is a Registered Dietitian and Personal Trainer who helps clients develop habits to support a healthy, sustainable lifestyle. In today's episode with Caroline O’Connor, you’ll hear us take a deep dive on: 1. Macronutrients: comprising proteins, carbohydrates, and fats, macronutrients are fundamental food groups essential for creating balanced meals, not just for bodybuilders or fitness enthusiasts, but often misunderstood or overlooked in healthy eating discussions. 2. Balanced eating: It’s all about comfortably navigating the gray area between strict rules and indulgence, such as opting for a combination of favored carbs and vegetables for a satisfying, balanced plate, rather than strictly adhering to low-carb or low-fat options, which should be viewed as tools for balance rather than a lifestyle. 3. Micronutrients: Micronutrients, comprising minerals, vitamins, antioxidants, etc., indicate the non-caloric benefits food provides to our bodies, beyond energy and satiety. 4. The importance of personalized nutrition plans. There is no one-size-fits-all diet. When making dietary changes and recommendations, it is so important to fill in all the blanks on a person’s lifestyle, health conditions, measurements, and their existing diet before even considering what needs changing. Order tests through Rupa Health, the BEST place to order functional medicine lab tests from 30+ labs - https://www.rupahealth.com/ Guest Details: Caroline O’Connor on Instagram The Simply Fit Dietitian Website Rupa Health Details: Rupa Health's Website Rupa Health on LinkedIn Rupa Health on Facebook Rupa Health on Instagram Rupa Health on Tik Tok Rupa Health on YouTube Rupa Health Reference Guide Dr. Carrie Jones on LinkedIn Dr. Carrie Jones on Instagram Dr. Carrie Jones on TikTok The Root Cause Medicine podcast is available on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts RSS Instructions on how to rate and review The Root Cause Medicine Podcast can be found here The Root Cause Medicine Podcast is created by Rupa Health , the best way to order, track & manage results from 30+ lab companies in one place for free.