Vegetables have always been a main part of diet and in some modern diets (like the American) there quantity is decreasing, which presents a lot of health risks. This review looks at the benefits of vegetable consumption and why you should eat a sufficient amount of them. A good source of slow carbohydrates Vegetables contain …
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Best Supplements 2014
It’s that time of year again where we start our search on some of the best supplements of 2014. We’ll be looking at all categories, but concentrating mainly on protein powders, pre-workouts, test boosters and fat burners. 2013 was an interesting year for bodybuilding, fat loss and workout supplements. Perhaps the biggest event in the …
36 LC/HP Foods
When trying to build lean muscle, many people focus all of their efforts on their workout. Though fitness will of course play into the ability to add lean muscle to the body, diet plays equally as important of a role. To get the lean muscle that you want, you need to eat a lot of …
High protein, low carb diet
What is considered a healthy high protein diet? High protein, low carbohydrate diets are all the rage at the moment, with literally hundreds of different diets promoting this concept. However, there is a huge amount of variation in the amounts of protein, carbs and other foods included from diet to diet, with some recommending high …
Nutrition Top 20
1) Pre-Training Punch Hitting the iron like a pro? Take in hefty dose of easy to absorb proteins and carbs 60-90 minutes before gym-time. The combo exerts anti-catabolic effect protecting your hard earned muscle while sparing muscle reserves of energy called glycogen. Good bets: 25-35 grams of whey protein mixed into a large bowl of …
The six essential nutrients
These are the six essential nutrients that your body needs on a daily basis * Water * Carbohydrates * Proteins * Fats * Vitamins * Minerals Water Water is the most essential nutrient the body needs. Your body is around forty to sixty percent of water. Forty to sixty percent of your body weight is …
Balanced eating
Eating a balanced diet is vital for good health and well-being. Food provides our bodies with the energy, protein, essential fats, vitamins and minerals to live, grow and function properly. We need a wide variety of different foods to provide the right amounts of nutrients for good health. Enjoyment of a healthy diet can also …
The 5 Best Supplements for Men
Multivitamin It’s not exotic, but it is a must for everyone who doesn’t get enough fruits and vegetables. (That’s you, and up to 80% of other men.) Rather than megadoses of nutrients, look for one pill that provides 100% of your daily requirements for as many different vitamins and minerals as possible. (Amounts exceeding 100% …