{"id":369,"date":"2019-04-30T17:10:40","date_gmt":"2019-04-30T17:10:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/?p=369"},"modified":"2023-11-10T21:13:32","modified_gmt":"2023-11-10T21:13:32","slug":"micronutrients-vs-macronutrients","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/diet-and-recipes\/micronutrients-vs-macronutrients\/","title":{"rendered":"Micronutrients vs. Macronutrients"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links is-style-logos-only is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-facebook  wp-block-social-link\"><a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BotanicChoice\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 2C6.5 2 2 6.5 2 12c0 5 3.7 9.1 8.4 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2.188 2.421 4.027 4.667 3.828 1.489-0.016 2.916-0.88 3.692-2.145 0.251-0.443 0.532-0.896 0.547-1.417 0.131-2.385 0.079-4.76 0.095-7.145 0.011-5.375-0.016-10.735 0.025-16.093z\" \/><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">TikTok<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are Micronutrients?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/13-essential-vitamins\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Micronutrients include vitamins (water-soluble and fat-soluble) (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Micronutrients include vitamins (water-soluble and fat-soluble)<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/15-essential-minerals-for-body\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"minerals (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">minerals<\/a>. As their name suggests, water-soluble vitamins are not stored in your body, but are eliminated via urine while fat soluble vitamins do not dissolve in water and are best absorbed when eaten along with a fat source like fish oil, leafy greens or certain seeds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Some water-soluble vitamins, sources, and benefits include:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>B1<\/td><td>Meat, Fish<\/td><td>Involved in the brain &amp; nervous system<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>B2<\/td><td>Eggs, milk<\/td><td>Needed for energy &amp; fat metabolism <\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Vitamins\/B-Vitamins\/Vitamin-B-6-100-mg-100-tablets.axd\">B6<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/td><td>Fish, potatoes<\/td><td>For carb processing &amp; red blood cells <\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Vitamins\/B-Vitamins\/Vitamin-B-12-Plus-Iron-100-capsules.axd\">B12<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/td><td>Fish, meat<\/td><td>Needed for red blood cells &amp; brain functioning<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Vitamins\/c-Vitamins\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>C<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/td><td>Citrus fruits<br>bell peppers <\/td><td>For collagen &amp; neurotransmitters<br><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Some fat-soluble vitamins, sources and benefits include:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Vitamins\/A-Vitamins\/Vitamin-A---10-000-IU-90-softgels.axd\">A<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/td><td>Dairy, carrots, sweet potatoes,<br>pistachios<br><\/td><td>Vital for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/best-eye-supplement\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"vision (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">vision<\/a> &amp; organs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Vitamins\/D-Vitamins\/Vitamin-D3-Complex-90-capsules.axd\">D<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/td><td>Fish oil, sunlight, salmon, egg yolks<\/td><td>Needed for immune system <br>&amp; bones<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Vitamins\/E-Vitamins\/Vitamin-E-dl-Alpha-400-IU-90-softgels.axd\">E<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/td><td>Almond, sunflower seeds, olive oil<\/td><td>Protects immune system<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Vitamins\/K-Vitamins\/Vitamin-K-100-mcg-90-tablets.axd\">K<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/td><td>Soybeans, leafy greens, caulifower<\/td><td>For blood clotting &amp;<br>bone health<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Some important <a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/minerals\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"minerals (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">minerals<\/a> and sources include:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Bone-Health-Calcium\/Ultra-Calcium-Complex-60-capsules.axd\">Calcium<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/td><td>Broccoli, leafy greens, salmon, <br>kale<\/td><td>Strong bones &amp; muscle <br>function<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Vitamins\/Minerals\/Triple-Magnesium-Advantage-90-capsules.axd\">Magnesium<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/td><td>Almonds, black beans, cashews,<br>milk<br><\/td><td>Helps maintain blood <br>pressure<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Vitamins\/Minerals\/Potassium-99-mg-90-tablets.axd\">Potassium<\/a><\/span><\/strong><br><\/td><td>Bananas, lentils, sweet potatoes<\/td><td>For maintaining fluid in <br>body<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Copper<\/td><td>Soybeans, leafy greens, <br>blackberries<\/td><td>Brain &amp; nervous system<br>functioning<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Vitamins\/Minerals\/Zinc-50-mg-100-tablets.axd\">Zinc<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/td><td>Crab, chickpeas, avocados<\/td><td>Needed for healing &amp; <br>immune system <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Iodine<\/td><td>Cod, yogurt, eggs, tuna, prunes<\/td><td>Healthy thyroid function<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Vitamins\/Minerals\/Iron-28-mg-gluconate-30-tablets.axd\">Iron<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/td><td>White beans, spinach, beef, <br>squash<\/td><td>Provides oxygen to <br>muscles<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting too much or too little of a micronutrient is not healthy, so aim for a balanced diet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are Macronutrients?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Macronutrients, or macros for short are proteins, fats and\ncarbohydrates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carbs get a bad rap, but from healthy sources and in proper amounts, carbs are essential. They keep your brain and muscles functioning at maximum capacity and are the major source of energy. Good sources of carbs include whole grains, starchy vegetables, legumes and fruits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fats help the boy absorb vitamins and supply the body with <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Essential-Fatty-Acids\/\">essential fatty acids<\/a><\/span><\/strong>, but not all fats are created equal. Replace saturated fats like butter and cream and trans-fats from pre-packaged foods with plant-based unsaturated fats found in olive oil or nuts. Good sources of fat include avocados, full-fat dairy, almonds, pumpkin seeds, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Essential-Fatty-Acids\/Salmon-Oil---1000-mg-90-softgels.axd\">salmon<\/a><\/span> and trout. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/diet-and-recipes\/how-to-add-more-protein-to-your-diet\/\">Protein<\/a><\/span> breaks down into amino acids needs to repair tissues, muscles and skin. They\u2019re essential for the production of certain hormones and enzymes for good health. Good sources of protein include salmon, white fish, chicken, eggs, tofu and soy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What are Micronutrients? Micronutrients include vitamins (water-soluble and fat-soluble) and minerals. 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