This article was medically reviewed by Marjorie Cohn, M.S., R.D.N., a member of the Prevention Medical Review Board. Hate the idea of counting calories, but still feel like you need to track something ...

If you've talked about changing up your diet to friends and family, chances are someone has given you the advice to "count your macros." But what does that really mean? Is it a good way to lose weight ...

Macros (protein, carbs, and fat) are primary nutrients the human body needs in large amounts. Counting macros is a popular way to monitor your intake, track your nutrition, and ensure you’re getting ...

Many have deemed macronutrients—carbohydrates, fats, and proteins—as an effective way to lose weight and fuel for runs, while ensuring your body gets what it needs each day. If you're tracking macros ...

If you’re wondering “what are macros,” odds are you’re well down the rabbit hole of tweaking your diet in order to achieve a weight-loss or performance goal. And it’s an easy question to answer: short ...

The macro diet is different. Instead of telling you what you can't eat, it encourages you to count nutrients in order to help you make smart food choices for a more flexible approach to dieting.

It sounds simple at first, until you realize you have to do a whole lot of counting. How do you know what the right numbers are and if you're hitting your mark? How do you stay on track? How much is ...