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D-rail D-pression
If you don’t get out in the sun often, take vitamin D supplements, at least 2,000 international units per day. And...
Becky HolmanNovember 26, 2010 -
Magic Mushrooms
If you’re looking for something to give your salads a healthier punch, try mushrooms. A study published in the Journal of...
Becky HolmanSeptember 22, 2010 -
Fiber Up to Beat Low-Carb Woes
When it’s time to get lean, that usually means reducing carbohydrates. Most bodybuilders tend to increase protein as they reduce carbs...
Becky HolmanSeptember 1, 2010 -
Pop Her Cork
Many studies have shown the health benefits of red wine, but now there is another reason to drink it—or at least...
Becky HolmanAugust 26, 2010 -
Chocolate Smoothie
Lots of studies have demonstrated the health benefits of chocolate, and new research suggests it’s good for you. Women who got...
Becky HolmanAugust 11, 2010 -
Keep Muscle, Lose Fat
In previous studies a short-term calorie reduction didn’t seem to hurt performance. Similar findings have occurred in studies where carbohydrate intake...
Jerry BrainumAugust 5, 2010 -
Muscle: Vegetarians vs. Meat Eaters
You rarely see an elite bodybuilding champion who’s also a vegetarian. There are, however, some notable exceptions. One is Andreas Cahling...
Jerry BrainumJuly 6, 2010 -
Fat Fatigue
Have you been feeling lethargic lately? Check your saturated-fat intake. A recent study out of Great Britain reports that rats given...
Becky HolmanJune 30, 2010 -
Food Facts
• Fiber in excess may reduce calcium absorption. If you take in more than about 25 grams of fiber a day,...
Becky HolmanJune 24, 2010 -
Environment Pollution Solution
A study recently published in Free Radical Biological Medicine found that air pollutants in urban environments significantly reduce antioxidants in the body’s...
Becky HolmanMay 1, 2010 -
Food Facts
• Flaxseed can help reduce estrogen metabolites in the body, which means a higher testosterone count. Try flaxseed in your cereal...
Becky HolmanApril 25, 2010 -
No Food, No Muscle
Just looking at “G-Force,” as he’s called, you can clearly see that his genetics are better than the average man’s. Yet...
Ron HarrisApril 13, 2010 -
The Myth of the Balanced Diet
The essential aspect of the balanced-diet concept is that it doesn’t come naturally.
Jerry BrainumMarch 26, 2010 -
Weight Gain
One popular snack food can be a godsend for bodybuilders. I’m talking about nuts, which are calorie dense and loaded with...
Ron HarrisMarch 11, 2010 -
Food Facts
Magnesium deficiency may be the cause of some muscle pain and spasms after a workout. Try a combination calcium-magnesium supplement to...
Becky HolmanMarch 8, 2010