We’ve all heard the saying “a calorie is a calorie” — it’s like this universal rule that says if we eat more than we burn, we’ll gain weight, and if we eat less, we lose weight. But it turns out, it’s really not that simple. Not every calorie is created equal, and honestly, that’s where MacroAI can help us start to understand what’s actually going on with what we eat.
So here’s the thing: our bodies don’t really “run” on calories. “Calories” is just a word we humans came up with to measure energy, right? But the calories we get from a big bowl of pasta aren’t the same as the calories from, let’s say, a piece of grilled chicken. With proteins, about 25% of those calories are kind of lost in the process because of something called the “thermic effect.” So really, only 75% of those calories are going to be used as energy. But then, if you have a sugary drink, your body actually uses almost every single calorie in that drink. And on top of that, drinks with added sugar bring extra health risks — they can even increase your chances of getting diabetes over time, even if you’re staying within your daily calorie goals! MacroAI can actually help flag these things, letting you see that it’s not just about the calorie number — it’s about where those calories are coming from.
Let’s say you pick up a snack that has 234 calories. Without MacroAI, it’s easy to think that all of those calories are going to get stored or used up for energy. But here’s the catch: our bodies actually burn some energy just to break down food. And not every calorie will become energy. For example, calories from proteins, which are used to build muscles and repair tissues, don’t just convert straight to energy. MacroAI can make this clearer for you, helping you see which foods will help build muscle or support your health goals and which ones might be more likely to get stored as fat. It’s like “smart” tracking that lets you focus more on quality over just calorie counts, giving you a bigger picture of how each food affects your body and health.
In the end, MacroAI really can make a difference in how you look at the calories you’re taking in every day. They’re not just about weight gain or loss; they have a much bigger role in our health and energy. And with a tool like MacroAI, you can stay more aware of this balance, in a way that feels more real and easy to follow.
So, the bottom line? MacroAI is here to guide you and help you see the bigger picture. It’s not just about how many calories you eat, but where they come from and how they’re actually affecting your health. That’s the key to feeling good and making choices that support the best version of you.
By Elías DaSilva | 05 de Noviembre de 2024.