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Bodybuilding might sound daunting to some of us. But it’s just a simple workout plan with small tips that optimize your efforts, so today, let’s talk about the two things to include in your diet to get the best possible bodybuilding results, fish, and meat! Lean fish! Fish is the best option...

Eating to Gain Mass By Anthony Ellis This is usually the forgotten element of most mass programs. Food. The truth is, no one will gain muscle without food. It seems so simple and basic, yet most don't get enough of it to build muscle. Dieting for muscle gain is simply a matter of eating. You...

What do I eat before and after a workout? It is a question that every fitness lover has in mind when they are just starting out in their fitness journey. Before one hits the gym for a workout, their body requires an anabolic state. Anabolic state allows the body to keep the muscles already...

Five of the best muscle building foods possible Ever since Arnold Schwarzenegger burst his way onto TV and movie screens in the late 70’s, it’s probably safe to say that bodybuilding and weight training has been steadily becoming more and more popular with each passing day. Bodybuilding and...

Should we all be eating more protein?

The Bodybuilding Diet Explained By Janos Kovacs Many people tend to glorify the term 'bodybuilding', associating it with the muscle-bound competitive bodybuilders that you so often see on television. The truth, however, is that the term 'bodybuilding' has a much simpler and less extravagant...

Here’s a simple rule: If you’re trying to eat healthy, don’t eat fast food. That’s a solid way to keep your meals wholesome and your calories in check. But that is often easier said than done. Because whether you’re overwhelmed with work and family obligations or just driving down a long stretch...

Seven years ago, 1% of Americans identified as being vegan. Today 6% claim they are totally animal-free, according to GlobalData’s Top Trends in Prepared Foods in 2017. While the reasons are varied — health, animal rights, climate change, taste preference — there’s no denying that more people...

If you want to build massive amounts of rock hard muscle mass, then you need to master the fundamentals of bodybuilding nutrition. While there are many important components to a muscle gain program, none is more important than a well thought out muscle building nutrition blueprint. Outlined...

Anabolics, Steroids, Proteins - What Do They Mean? By Mike Zhmudikov The time has not passed when people reacted to a word "anabolics" or even "protein" inadequately. Sometimes it even comes to a situation when sportsmen associate the expression of "sports meal" with something criminal. One...

Whether or not you track food or count macros, it’s no secret getting adequate protein is key to satisfying meals and overall health. You’ve also likely heard it’s important to include it at every meal — skimping on protein all day long and then capping things off with a giant piece of meat for...

Eating fish can help with your weight-loss goals — provided you’re choosing the right kind. Most fish are high in protein but contain fewer calories than other protein sources, like poultry or beef, says Kristen Smith, MS, registered dietitian and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and...

Protein is crucial for healthy weight loss, building muscle and controlling hunger, and thanks to the buzz around low-carb, high-protein diets like Whole30 and Paleo, it can feel like protein is king. But, for all the good protein does, it is possible to overdo the macro. WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU...

Losing weight is not easy. It requires a near super-human level of commitment and dedication. But you don’t need to completely overhaul your eating and exercise habits to get results. You can shed pounds effectively by making a few low-effort, high-impact changes. “I’m a huge believer in meeting...

You may have to get creative with fewer ingredients, but eating nutritious foods at low prices is possible whether you shop at Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods or Walmart. The key is creating a meal plan that revolves around the most budget-friendly produce and proteins. For example, opting for more...

Weight loss isn’t about a quick fix or detox, it’s about creating lasting habits that help you lead a healthier lifestyle. This can be especially challenging during the holidays, when your normal routines get altered. However, by incorporating the 10 nutrition tips below you can set yourself up...

Protein is an important macronutrient for losing weight, building muscle and recovering from tough workouts — and many people don’t get enough. Because protein is viewed as healthy, many companies are marketing packaged desserts, like cookies and muffins, fortified with protein. At home, it’s...

If you’ve ever paid close attention to your eating habits — by keeping a food log, tracking macros, following a meal plan, etc.— you may have noticed that during the colder months you’re hungrier. It’s not just your imagination. Here, a look at the science behind why you crave warming comfort...

Traditional comfort foods tend to be heavy on less-healthy ingredients like cream, cheese, sugar and refined carbs and light on healthy ingredients like veggies and whole grains. If you want to indulge your cravings in a nutritious way — or if weight loss is a goal this winter — you’ll need to...

There’s no denying it. Whether or not you’re crushing it at the gym, protein is a valuable component of a healthy diet. Of course, since lifting weights breaks down muscle fibers, protein plays a major role in building and repairing that muscle. This comprehensive list of foods is a good...