Carbohydrates are misunderstood and needlessly made confusing by so many self assuming experts. Carbohydrates are often viewed as the enemy and consuming them is a fate worse the death! Well not that bad, but why are so many people scared of Carbs?
It comes down to understanding. Understanding carbohydrates can be confusing because there are many [...]
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Categories: Nutrition
Before we discuss and consider protein supplements, a discussion about protein and its role in the body is required
So what are proteins?
Definition
Protein is a macro nutrient needed to maintain and repair the body. Protein is important to muscle cells, improving the overall function of muscles. Improving muscle function can lead to increased power, strength [...]
The human body is made up of approximately 55 to 65 percent water. Water is essential to life, without question; however its impact on weight loss and long term weight loss maintenance always seems to reveal some controversy. The science from a number of studies suggests that drinking water may promote weight loss, [...]
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Several bodybuilders, athletes and fitness enthusiasts seek out supplements to increase their muscle mass and strength, as well as to improve their conditioning, athletic performance and health. There are thousands of supplements on the market today and it can become overwhelming in choosing which ones to use and when to take them. Timing [...]
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Q: I’m definltely a hardgainer. When I look through the magazines, I realize that to get big, I need to eat a lot of food. But I just can’t–I don’t have that much of an appetite. What advice can you give me?
A: Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman once broke his entire mass strategy down to these [...]
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Q: I’m trying to lose fat and am strict with my diet, but a few people in my gym recommended that I cheat once in a while. How can I do that without getting fat?
A: Getting lean boils down to one thing: creating an energy deficit. Besides doing aerobic exercise, many precontest bodybuilders follow fairly [...]
RICE CAKES, BAD. BEANS, great. Watermelon is bad. Chocolate’s all right–if it’s dark chocolate. What kind of food thinking is this? It’s all based on the glycemic index, which veteran bodybuilders know as the key to fast-burning and slow-burning carbs.
For quick replacement of muscle glycogen after a heavy workout, the fast, high-GI carbs are best. [...]
REMEMBER THE GRAPEFRUIT diet that was launched some years ago? While it was originally cast as just another fad diet similar to the cabbage diet, it has managed to stay around, though far under the media’s radar. But that may soon change, thanks to new research showing that grapefruits can influence fat loss. The data [...]
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WHEY: Its rapid digestion rate means that whey is able to get its quality amino acids into your bloodstream faster than most other proteins, which is critical for energy during the workout and to stop muscle breakdown. Whey is a rich source of branched-chain amino acids, which are important for energy and for stimulating protein [...]
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The usual suspects behind diet sabotage are well documented: candy, soda, sugary cereal, any food item with the word “lard” posted as one of the ingredients.
However, there’s a group of foods deceptive enough to twilight as innocent additions to a diet program, but moonlight as unwanted add-ons to a waistline. Yep, these diet busters will [...]
