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Macronutrients are essential nutrients that we require to grow and to survive as human beings. 

Essentially there are four macronutrients: carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and alcohol. In this article, we’ll only gonna focus on the 3 fundamentals of them. 

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Carbohydrates are essentially a compound which can be broken down into glycogen. Glycogen is comprised of glucose molecules which essentially is the energy currency of the body. 

Some food examples of where you might find carbohydrates include rice, pasta, potatoes, and some other vegetables as well. 

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Protein is arguably the most well-recognized and most important of the macronutrients when it comes to performance. Protein essentially is a build-up of amino acids and is fundamental for tissue repair and growth. This is particularly important for building new muscle tissue. 

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Fats have had a bad reputation over the years as people often think of pictures of unhealthy foods such as burgers and pizzas. 

But there are many other food items such as peanuts, nuts, seeds, cheeses, and dairy products, and all of those within reason, are relatively good for your health. 

Fette sind für die Produktion von Hormonen entscheidend. Hormone sind chemische Signale, die den Körper anweisen, bestimmte Funktionen auszuführen. In diesem Fall sind für uns besonders wichtige Wachstumshormone wie Testosteron wichtig, die wichtige Bausteine für die Muskeln sind.