You should aim to stay as close as possible to your daily macro targets, but you don’t need to hit them with absolute precision every single day. What matters most is staying within your recommended ranges and being consistent over time.
The Anti-Inflammatory Diet focuses on food quality — such as whole foods, healthy fats, lean proteins, and fiber-rich carbohydrates — but macro balance still plays a key role in supporting your overall goals.
Here’s what to keep in mind:
Do not exceed your calorie limit.
Even when eating nutrient-dense foods, calories still matter. Consistently going over your calorie target may slow down your progress.Try to reach your protein target.
Protein supports tissue repair, immune function, and muscle maintenance. Falling short occasionally is okay, but regularly under-consuming protein may affect recovery and satiety.Stay within your carbohydrate range.
On the Anti-Inflammatory Diet, carbs should mainly come from whole grains, vegetables, fruits, and legumes. Monitoring your carb intake helps you limit refined sugars and processed foods.Keep fats within your set limit.
Prioritize healthy fats such as olive oil, nuts, seeds, and fatty fish. Even healthy fats are calorie-dense, so portion control is important.
According to Harvard Health Publishing, calorie intake should not be lower than 1,200 for women and 1,500 for men if you are not under the supervision of a health professional.
Too much calorie deficit can, on the contrary, slow down your metabolism, reduce the rate of weight loss or stop it altogether and negatively affect your overall health.
Your macros are already calculated by the app to support weight loss while ensuring you receive the necessary nutrients for your body.
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