{"id":11229,"date":"2022-03-18T10:27:17","date_gmt":"2022-03-18T15:27:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gncholdings.wpengine.com\/learn\/beauty\/finding-the-right-whole-food-based-fuel\/"},"modified":"2023-03-02T11:06:50","modified_gmt":"2023-03-02T16:06:50","slug":"why-beyond-raw-macros","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/fitness\/why-beyond-raw-macros.html","title":{"rendered":"Finding The Right Whole-Food-Based Fuel"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"11229\" class=\"elementor elementor-11229\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5d54a8e2 elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5d54a8e2\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7d5e0662\" data-id=\"7d5e0662\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61b5a314 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"61b5a314\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 30-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<div id=\"lp-article\"><p>\u201cEat more whole foods.\u201d It pops up in your news feed. You hear it on TV. Maybe someone mentioned it in the gym. It\u2019s a common recommendation from nutrition and fitness experts, but putting it into practice isn\u2019t so easy\u2014especially if you\u2019re looking for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/protein\/protein-powder\/\">protein powders<\/a> and meal replacements. Whether you\u2019re feeding your obsession with results or just need to avoid soy-, dairy- or whey-based foods, here\u2019s the scoop on the solution you\u2019ve been waiting for.<\/p><p>Beyond Raw<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Macros is a whole-food-based meal supplement that combines the protein, fat and carbohydrate macronutrients you\u2019d want in a balanced meal with key vitamin and mineral micronutrients. Macros\u2019 versatility doesn\u2019t stop with its ingredients: its powdered form makes it ideal for post-workout recovery at home, in the gym or on the go. Let\u2019s examine how:<\/p><p><strong>Related Reading<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/wellness\/9-tips-to-eat-healthy-on-a-budget.html\">9 TIPS TO EAT HEALTHY ON A BUDGET<\/a><\/p><\/div><p><!-- #lp-article --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2689b68 elementor-widget elementor-widget-article_template_2_widget\" data-id=\"2689b68\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"article_template_2_widget.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t            <div class=\"gnc-artclscontentsection\">\r\n            <div class=\"gnc-productltpanel\">\r\n                                <div class=\"gnc-productltwrapper\">\r\n                        <div class=\"product-img\">\r\n                                                <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gncholdings.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/536514_Aug_2019_Editorial_BR_Macros_Article_and_Assets_Ingrediant_Callouts_Chicken_1080x1080.jpg\" alt=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/gncholdings.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/536514_Aug_2019_Editorial_BR_Macros_Article_and_Assets_Ingrediant_Callouts_Chicken_1080x1080.jpg\">\r\n                                                <\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"product-container\">\r\n                        <div class=\"product-content\">\r\n                                                        <h3 class=\"dl\">WHOLE-FOOD-BASED PROTEIN SOURCES<\/h3>\r\n                                                                                    <p><p>If you\u2019re actively following nutrition trends, you know incorporating more plant-based foods in your eating plan is recommended by many leading health experts. The whole-food protein blend in Macros combines the plant protein from peas, brown rice, chickpeas and quinoa powder with animal protein found in beef, chicken and egg. That\u2019s 40 total grams of lean protein in each 2-scoop serving.<\/p><\/p>\r\n                                                                                <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                    <div class=\"gnc-productltwrapper\">\r\n                        <div class=\"product-img\">\r\n                                                <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gncholdings.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/536514_Aug_2019_Editorial_BR_Macros_Article_and_Assets_Ingrediant_Callouts_GreenBeans_1080x1080.jpg\" alt=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/gncholdings.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/536514_Aug_2019_Editorial_BR_Macros_Article_and_Assets_Ingrediant_Callouts_GreenBeans_1080x1080.jpg\">\r\n                                                <\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"product-container\">\r\n                        <div class=\"product-content\">\r\n                                                        <h3 class=\"dl\">WHOLE-FOOD-BASED COMPLEX CARBS<\/h3>\r\n                                                                                    <p><p>If just hearing \u201ccarbs\u201d make you cringe, you still might want to listen up. Complex carbohydrates are part of the foundation that fuels many healthy diets. They include a wide variety of foods: from whole grains and legumes, to fruits and vegetables. The complex carb blend in Macros incorporates all of these, providing over 10 sources of grains, fruits and veggies.<\/p><\/p>\r\n                                                                                <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                    <div class=\"gnc-productltwrapper\">\r\n                        <div class=\"product-img\">\r\n                                                <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gncholdings.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/536514_Aug_2019_Editorial_BR_Macros_Article_and_Assets_Ingrediant_Callouts_Coconut_1080x1080.jpg\" alt=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/gncholdings.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/536514_Aug_2019_Editorial_BR_Macros_Article_and_Assets_Ingrediant_Callouts_Coconut_1080x1080.jpg\">\r\n                                                <\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"product-container\">\r\n                        <div class=\"product-content\">\r\n                                                        <h3 class=\"dl\">WHOLE-FOOD-BASED FATS<\/h3>\r\n                                                                                    <p><p>Healthy fats are part of a healthy diet, too. Eating low fat\u2014or trying to avoid it altogether\u2014isn\u2019t necessarily going to help you achieve the health or fitness goals you\u2019re working towards. The dietary fats blend in Macros combines the healthy fats from flaxseed powder with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/green-foods\/mct-oil\/\">MCT oil<\/a> sourced from coconut.<\/p><\/p>\r\n                                                                                <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2f84d24 elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2f84d24\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-dd4766a\" data-id=\"dd4766a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7af843b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7af843b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Your goals, just like your needs, are unique. If you\u2019re looking for a versatile, high-quality meal supplement\u2014especially one that doesn\u2019t contain any soy, dairy or whey\u2014Beyond Raw Macros is an ideal choice for you. Living well starts with eating well.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Incorporating more whole foods into your diet is recommended by several nutrition and fitness experts. 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