What Are Macro-Optimizers?


Virtually all chronic degenerative diseases that plague today's world are caused or exacerbated by the deterioration of the modern diet. MACRO-OPTIMIZERS were developed to provide great-tasting, high-quality macronutrients your body needs to maintain health and feel great. These convenient foods can be used along with the ESSENTIALS and OPTIMIZERS to complete your healthy diet. Many MACRO-OPTIMIZER foods contain beneficial ingredients like dietary fibre, soy protein, and potassium.

To achieve and maintain a healthy body, your body's cells need specific nutrients (high-quality protein, varied fibre sources, carbohydrates, beneficial fats, vitamins, and minerals). When your body's cells lack these vital nutrients, they do not function properly.

At USANA, we understand that good nutrition includes both micronutrients (vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other compounds we consume in small amounts) and macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, and fats that make up the bulk of our food). The primary goal of good nutrition is to promote lifelong good health. This state of well-being implies the optimal performance of all body systems.

THE RIGHT MACRONUTRIENTS It is vitally important that your diet include the right types of each class of macronutrient:

The right carbohydrates are either complex carbohydrates or fibre. Complex carbohydrates and fibre generally supply additional healthy trace elements and phytonutrients, as well as energy.
A healthy diet includes a variety of protein sources including complete proteins, which contain all of the essential amino acids.
Beneficial fats are high in essential fatty acids and low in saturated fatty acids. No more than 10 percent of your total daily calories should be derived from saturated fat.
THE IMPORTANCE OF A LOW-FAT, HIGH-FIBRE DIET Increasing your fibre intake can help maintain a healthy digestive system. Unfortunately, the normal diet in today's society includes only one-half to two-thirds of the fiber necessary for optimal health. The positive impact of a high-fibre diet is increased when there is a concurrent reduction in the amount of saturated fat consumed.

USANA MACRO-OPTIMIZERS New MACRO-OPTIMIZERS are a healthy source of complex carbohydrates, complete proteins, and beneficial fats. MACRO-OPTIMIZERS, such as FIBERGY®™ are low-fat, high-fibre foods. These delicious drink mixes are formulated to provide sustained energy throughout the day.

MACRO-OPTIMIZERS have been developed by USANA's team of scientists to help take the guesswork out of proper nutrition. These precision formulations not only provide the correct amounts of healthy carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, they also taste great and are convenient. More importantly, they will help you build a lasting foundation for true health for tomorrow.

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