Category: Nutrition

Supplement for Less Soreness

/ Posted 06.17.2013

Some muscle soreness can be expected from a workout, and many trainees embrace it, but debilitating soreness is no fun. … continue reading

Night-time Protein for More Muscle?

/ Posted 06.14.2013

Milk protein has emerged over the past few years as the preeminent protein source for building muscle. While other protein … continue reading

Testosterone and Cholesterol

/ Posted 06.09.2013

Of all the side effects associated with high-dose anabolic steroid use, the most immediately dangerous is the way they affect … continue reading

My Get-Lean Diet

/ Posted 05.22.2013

I usually write about training in this space; however, it’s important to remember that the muscle you build is much … continue reading

How do I eat for Muscle and Leanness?

/ Posted 05.19.2013

Q: I seen many photos of you, and you’re always in shape. I’ve also read many of your Internet posts … continue reading

Lifting Can Ward Off Metabolic Syndrome

/ Posted 05.18.2013

Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of risk factors that include midsection obesity, meaning bellyfat; hypertension; and adverse glucose and insulin … continue reading

Curb Your Urge to Binge

/ Posted 05.16.2013

When you begin a fat-loss diet, it’s not so bad—if you make your calorie reductions gradual. Even so, appetite starts … continue reading

Go Nuts to Get Lean

/ Posted 05.15.2013

There’s a lot of controversy about nuts as a snack and whether they’re fattening. It’s actually the opposite. In fact, … continue reading

Protein for Sport Performance

/ Posted 05.13.2013

Which is better? Carbohydrate alone or an isocaloric amount of carbohydrate plus protein? Those old-school fools will tell you that … continue reading

What Is “Brain Nutrition”?

/ Posted 05.12.2013

The term “brain nutrition” refers to consuming foods and supplements that improve your focus and cognitive ability. There is considerable … continue reading

Green Coffee Extract: Get Lean With the Bean

/ Posted 05.10.2013

It’s the latest fat-loss miracle, touted even by Dr. Oz: green coffee extract. According to the December ’12 Health, Oz … continue reading

Just D Facts

/ Posted 05.07.2013

According to the winter ’12-’13 edition of Life Extension, even people who are taking vitamin D supplements are deficient in … continue reading

Food Facts

/ Posted 05.06.2013

Garlic is known for its cardiovascular benefits, but according to the December ’12 Better Nutrition, recent research out of the … continue reading

Jen Fit Recipes: Baked Stuffed Peppers

/ Posted 05.05.2013

I have to admit, I got the idea for this recipe from one of my male bodybuilding friends. He posted … continue reading

EPIQ™ Supplements

/ Posted 05.04.2013

Epiq is a new, GNC-exclusive line of powerful, effective, and guaranteed-clean supplements formulated for elite athletes who demand the highest … continue reading

High Protein to Burn More Fat?

/ Posted 05.02.2013

A high protein diet is an essential part of the equation for adding muscle. The cornerstone of increased muscle hypertrophy, … continue reading

The Dark Side of Chicken

/ Posted 05.01.2013

Most bodybuilders prefer white-meat chicken for their protein source. Look at any diet, and you’ll undoubtedly see “chicken breast.” According … continue reading

The History of Test and Steroids

/ Posted 04.24.2013

You don’t need to be a bodybuilder to hear about anabolic steroids. They are constantly in the news. One day … continue reading

Does eating more protein result in more gains in strength or muscle size?

/ Posted 04.19.2013

 Q: Is it really necessary to increase one’s protein intake above the 0.8 grams per kilo of bodyweight recommended by … continue reading

Stress, Body Fat and Cortisol

/ Posted 04.15.2013

Bodybuilders tend to associate higher cortisol with muscle catabolism, or breakdown. It’s true that cortisol is the major catabolic hormone … continue reading

My Mr Universe Contest Diet

/ Posted 04.12.2013

As I reported last month, I won my third Mr. Universe title, 20 years after my second victory—at 49 years … continue reading

The Zinc Link

/ Posted 04.08.2013

A number of studies have established that zinc is essential to protect against oxidative stress and help repair DNA damage. In … continue reading

3 Doctors’ Tricks for Shrinking Fat Stores

/ Posted 04.04.2013

You may be familiar with the syndicated TV show “The Doctors.” No, it’s not a soap opera; it’s a group … continue reading

Juiced Up for Faster Recovery

/ Posted 04.01.2013

There has been a multitude of recent research concerning the health-restorative benefits of a number of power foods and fruits—including … continue reading

More Protein to Get Lean?

/ Posted 03.28.2013

If you’re trying to lose weight, you probably reduce your carbohydrates. That can help. In fact, there is evidence that … continue reading

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