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Getting Back Into Bodybuilding, Part 2
Part 1 of my answer to the following question appeared in last month’s column. Here is the question again and the...
Dave GoodinJanuary 2, 2012 -
Strawberry Sundae
Treating your sweet tooth shouldn’t leave you feeling guilty. Healthful dessert alternatives are out there. Just beware of the false prophets!...
Taylor MathenyDecember 14, 2011 -
Powerhouse Salad
One-third of all cancer deaths may be diet related, says the National Cancer Institute. Meal time should not be what we...
Taylor MathenyNovember 25, 2011 -
Protein-powered ice cream
Motivation lacking lately? Solve your gym slump with some ice cream. Protein powder has been the leader in the pre- and...
Taylor MathenyOctober 20, 2011 -
Cilantro-Lime Beef Tacos
The benefits are endless when it comes to vitamin C. You can find it in fresh fruits and vegetables or simply...
Taylor MathenySeptember 8, 2011 -
Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Burger and fries. Peanut butter and jelly. Pancakes and syrup. Great things often come in pairs but usually end up as...
Taylor MathenyAugust 28, 2011 -
Balancing Act: Popular Diets Fall Flat
Statistics show that more than 34 percent of Americans are obese, and both the figures and the waistlines are constantly expanding....
Jerry BrainumJuly 16, 2011 -
Honey Nut Barbecue Chicken Fingers
Taylor Matheny is a Los Angeles–based fitness trainer and chef. She studied sports nutrition while learning culinary techniques and is certified...
Taylor MathenyJuly 13, 2011 -
Need to Lose Bodyfat? Try A Mini-Fast
While many diets promise substantial bodyfat loss, they all have a built-in negative factor—bodyfat regain. In fact, about 95 percent of...
Jerry BrainumJuly 10, 2011 -
Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness
“I follow a plant-based diet and encourage others to do the same for optimal health and vitality, to live compassionately, and...
Butch LebowitzMay 23, 2011 -
Get Real and Stop Dieting!
The first part of this book is packed with pretty basic nutrition advice—you know, eat four to six meals a day,...
Becky HolmanApril 22, 2011 -
What do you think about the value of eating oats?
Q: What do you think about the value of eating oats? A: Oats do contain a relatively high level of protein,...
Charles PoliquinApril 15, 2011 -
Carbohydrate Conundrums
High-carb, low-carb or no-carb diets—which is best for bodybuilders trying to get lean without sacrificing muscle? That’s a tough question to...
Butch LebowitzJanuary 9, 2011 -
Fiber Up to Lean Down
“More energy (calories) is spent digesting and absorbing high-fiber foods. In fact, if you increase your fiber intake to 35 grams...
George Redmon, Ph.D., N.D.December 18, 2010 -
Pass the Potassium
Getting enough potassium in your diet means better blood pressure and muscle function. Unfortunately, the Institute of Medicine of the National...
Becky HolmanDecember 16, 2010