{"id":18356,"date":"2024-04-10T18:22:21","date_gmt":"2024-04-10T18:22:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/?p=18356"},"modified":"2024-04-10T18:59:46","modified_gmt":"2024-04-10T18:59:46","slug":"this-90-30-50-macro-method-may-be-worth-trying","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/everything-else\/this-90-30-50-macro-method-may-be-worth-trying\/","title":{"rendered":"This 90-30-50 Macro Method May Be Worth Trying"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"502\" src=\"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/8-Ways-to-Quit-the-Clean-Plate-Club-1024x643-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Balanced Plate: What Is the 90-30-50 Method? | MyFitnessPal\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/8-Ways-to-Quit-the-Clean-Plate-Club-1024x643-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.myfitnesspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/8-Ways-to-Quit-the-Clean-Plate-Club-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.myfitnesspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/8-Ways-to-Quit-the-Clean-Plate-Club-768x482.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.myfitnesspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/8-Ways-to-Quit-the-Clean-Plate-Club-500x315.jpg 500w, https:\/\/blog.myfitnesspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/8-Ways-to-Quit-the-Clean-Plate-Club-752x472.jpg 752w, https:\/\/blog.myfitnesspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/8-Ways-to-Quit-the-Clean-Plate-Club-269x169.jpg 269w, https:\/\/blog.myfitnesspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/8-Ways-to-Quit-the-Clean-Plate-Club-444x280.jpg 444w, https:\/\/blog.myfitnesspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/8-Ways-to-Quit-the-Clean-Plate-Club-299x188.jpg 299w, https:\/\/blog.myfitnesspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/8-Ways-to-Quit-the-Clean-Plate-Club.jpg 1504w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>TikTok has been the birthplace of many diet trends, from the fasting-focused 5:2 diet to the whole food-based Valencia diet. One of the latest to go viral is the 90-30-50 method, which is essentially a form of macro tracking. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@dietitianwithtwins\/video\/7276476456325221675\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Some health influencers<\/a> claim it has helped them lose weight, manage autoimmune diseases, and improve their hormones.<\/p>\n<p>As with any fad diet that comes from social media, it\u2019s important to dig into the science behind it before trying it out yourself. We spoke with registered dietitian Joanna Gregg, RD, to get her expert opinion and dig into whether or not the new trend is as effective as TikTok makes it out to be.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-the-90-30-50-method-is\">What the 90\/30\/50 method is<\/h2>\n<p>Rather than counting calories, the 90-30-50 method recommends tracking two macros (protein and fat) and fiber. According to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@dietitianwithtwins\/video\/7324792721779002667?_r=1&amp;_t=8lMTsG5y5NL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">video<\/a> by the creator of the diet, registered dietitian Courtney Kassis, it requires you to eat a minimum of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>90 grams of protein<\/li>\n<li>30 grams of fiber<\/li>\n<li>50 grams of fat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-benefits-of-the-90-30-50-method\">Benefits of the 90-30-50 method<\/h2>\n<p>While there isn\u2019t any research specifically on the 90-30-50 method, there is plenty of evidence to generally support eating more protein, fiber, and healthy fats.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Balanced hormones:<\/strong> \u201cA well-balanced diet at the right caloric level can result in better insulin sensitivity and balance in the hormones that contribute to hunger and satiety,\u201d Gregg explains, citing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4192077\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">research<\/a> that emphasizes the importance of healthy fats in particular.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reduced risk of chronic disease:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3257631\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Studies<\/a> have shown that consuming fiber can play a big role in minimizing the risk of chronic diseases like hypertension, diabetes, and obesity. Gregg adds that a healthy diet, exercise, and a healthy weight are also factors. \u201cIf this method of eating leads to these outcomes it can be beneficial to your health,\u201d she says.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Improved blood sugar: <\/strong>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news-medical.net\/news\/20230912\/Both-high-and-normal-protein-diets-are-effective-for-weight-loss-in-adults-with-Type-2-diabetes.aspx#:~:text=The%20team%20of%20researchers%20found%20that%20both%20a,body%20composition%20in%20people%20with%20Type%202%20diabetes.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">one study<\/a>, eating a high-protein diet (40 percent of total calories from protein) or even just a medium-protein diet (21 percent) can improve blood sugar levels. Regulating your blood sugar is key in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/diabetes\/managing\/manage-blood-sugar.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">preventing long-term health issues<\/a> like heart disease and diabetes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-is-the-90-30-50-method-effective-for-weight-loss\">Is the 90-30-50 method effective for weight loss?<\/h2>\n<p>While Gregg says she doesn\u2019t necessarily see anything wrong with this way of eating, she stresses that weight loss always comes down to a caloric deficit (a.k.a. consuming fewer calories than you burn). \u201cIf eating the 90-30-50 method helps you control calories and puts you in a caloric deficit, it would likely result in weight loss,\u201d she explains.<\/p>\n<p>Keep in mind, too, that everyone\u2019s body is different. \u201cThe amount a person\u2019s body needs of each nutrient is largely determined by age, sex and activity level,\u201d Gregg explains. If you aren\u2019t sure how much you should be eating, the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.myfitnesspal.com\/free-macro-calculator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MyFitnessPal macro calculator<\/a> is a good place to start.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-do-the-90-30-50-method\">How to do the 90-30-50 method<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019ve decided the 90-30-50 method is something you want to try\u2014and you\u2019ve cleared it with your doctor\u2014Gregg has a few tips to help you be successful.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>\u201cPiggyback\u201d your new goals on top of current goals. <\/strong>\u201c\u200b\u200bFor instance, if your goal is to eat breakfast every morning, come up with a high protein, high fiber meal with some healthy fats, like a piece of wheat toast with avocado and egg,\u201d she suggests.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Increase fiber gradually.<\/strong> If you aren\u2019t currently eating anywhere near the suggested 30 grams of fiber, Gregg says to slowly up your intake by 5 grams every week to avoid bowel issues.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prioritize whole foods. <\/strong>In theory, with this diet, you could eat whatever you want as long you hit the minimum numbers. However, Gregg recommends focusing on lean proteins (like chicken or fish), complex carbs (fruits, veggies, and whole grains), and healthy fats (like olive oil or avocado).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Track your food with the <a href=\"https:\/\/myfitnesspal.app.link\/B3egXAeJGIb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MyFitnessPal app<\/a>. <\/strong>\u201cThe best way to know you\u2019re hitting the minimums is to track!\u201d Gregg explains. There\u2019s even <a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1002\/oby.23088\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">research<\/a> that shows tracking your intake leads to better diet compliance and more weight loss. In the <a href=\"https:\/\/myfitnesspal.app.link\/B3egXAeJGIb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MyFitnessPal app<\/a>, you can keep track of how much protein, fiber, and fat you\u2019re eating every day (along with other nutrients and overall calories) and monitor where you can improve.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Even if you don\u2019t follow the 90-30-50 method to the T, there are some good takeaways from it. \u201cThis diet could help people prioritize healthy foods over some less desirable ones,\u201d Gregg says, adding that more fiber is something many of us could use.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.myfitnesspal.com\/what-is-90-30-50-method\/\">This 90-30-50 Macro Method May Be Worth Trying<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.myfitnesspal.com\">MyFitnessPal Blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We spoke with dietitian Joanna Gregg to get her expert opinion on whether or not the 90-30-50 method is effective.<br \/>\nThe post This 90-30-50 Macro Method May Be Worth Trying appeared first on MyFitnessPal Blog.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":18358,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":""},"categories":[20,1,21,22,19],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18356"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18356"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18356\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18359,"href":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18356\/revisions\/18359"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18358"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18356"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18356"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18356"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}