Category: Diet & Recipes

The Paleo Diet for Athletes

/ Posted 02.06.2010

The first few chapters discuss eating before and after exercise; however, once again it’s from an endurance-athlete perspective. Nevertheless, bodybuilders can learn a lot from the advice, such as proper hydration and how pre- and postworkout meals affect performance and recovery.

Fight Muscle-Eating Acid

/ Posted 02.06.2010

Another way that a high-acid diet can promote muscle loss is by increasing the release of cortisol, the primary catabolic hormone.

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The Eat-Clean Diet for Men

/ Posted 01.25.2010

The Eat-Clean Diet for Men is different from other books in its category. For one thing, it’s written by husband … continue reading

Food Facts

/ Posted 01.22.2010

• Oranges have white stuff on them after you peel them, but don’t pick it off. It’s called albedo and … continue reading

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How to Strip Off Bodyfat, Part 2

/ Posted 01.13.2010

Now that you know your current average daily calorie intake—from the info in Part 1—you can figure out the changes you need to make. Here’s my next group of strategies for getting lean.

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Just the Flax

/ Posted 12.29.2009

It’s been reported that fish oil is superior to flaxseed oil for essential fatty acid absorption and uptake into the … continue reading

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Polyphenols

/ Posted 12.20.2009

• Red wine may supercharge the health benefits of good omega-3 fats. Subjects who drank one glass of red wine … continue reading

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Food Facts

/ Posted 12.11.2009

Vitamin C should be taken every four hours because it is flushed from your system. Instead of one big dose, … continue reading

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The Instinct Diet

/ Posted 12.05.2009

Use Your Five Food Instincts to Lose Weight and Keep It Off

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Carb Confusion

/ Posted 09.27.2009

One of the most frequently asked questions when it comes to losing bodyfat is, How much carbohydrate should I be eating?

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Food Facts

/ Posted 09.18.2009

  Fish in your diet may cut Alzheimer’s risk in half. Just three servings a week will do it: salmon, … continue reading

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Dieting, Aging and Muscle Mass

/ Posted 09.15.2009

Without insulin, all cells would suffer a rather quick death; however, it’s not only a growth factor but an aging factor as well, and too much of it speeds aging and brings about death more quickly than almost any other biological process.

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The Energy-Drink Stink

/ Posted 09.09.2009

The effects of Red Bull were examined over three studies in a total of 36 volunteers. The scientists measured a ton of stuff, including psychomotor performance (reaction time, concentration, memory), subjective alertness and physical endurance.

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Alcohol—How Much Is Too Much?

/ Posted 08.31.2009

Studies have shown that drinking alcohol can be good for you—in moderation. It improves HDL, the good cholesterol, and also … continue reading

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Tea Therapy

/ Posted 08.28.2009

Dr. Miller’s Holy Tea is an organic, all-natural great-tasting tea that gently cleanses and detoxifies the body.

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Joint Rejuvenation

/ Posted 08.25.2009

Weight training can take a toll on joints. Wear and tear after years of pumping iron can cause aches and pains that can hamper movement.

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Food Fight Infusion

/ Posted 08.19.2009

They can cause everything from sinus congestion to headaches to joint pain to irritable bowel syndrome to flatulence, and they can even do a number on your head.

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Binge Buster

/ Posted 08.04.2009

Recent studies show that as far as fat gain goes, it doesn’t matter if you get your calories during the … continue reading

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Novel Fat Fighters

/ Posted 07.20.2009

A recent study investigated the effect of cheonggukjang on various aspects of fat metabolism. For those of you who’ve never heard of cheonggukjang (me included), it’s a fermented soybean paste used in Korean cuisine. It contains whole as well as ground soybeans.

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Coffee Caution

/ Posted 07.08.2009

Some research even shows that drinking coffee can help prevent sun damage to the skin, including melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer.

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CHUB CLUB

/ Posted 06.17.2009

It’s a vicious circle, as the more fat you put on, the hungrier you get. There’s one more reason to whittle your middle—lower grocery bills.

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Chow Down to Muscle Up

/ Posted 03.31.2009

I don’t know how many times I’ve heard this line while working at GNC: “I just can’t seem to put … continue reading

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You Can Look, But Don’t Jump

/ Posted 07.22.2008

I remember when I had 20-inch arms and gas was 19.9 cents a gallon. Those were the days.

Pump Up the Carbs for Growth

/ Posted 07.05.2008

Recently I was picking the brain of top nutritionist Hany “the Pro Creator” Rambod, whose current clients include ’08 IRON … continue reading

The Perricone Weight-Loss Diet

/ Posted 01.25.2008

Taking omega-3s isn’t Perricone’s only supplement recommendation. He discusses others that are familiar to bodybuilders, such coenzyme Q10, alpha lipoic acid, carnitine, acetyl-L-carnitine, conjugated linoleic acid, chromium, gamma linolenic acid and glutamine.

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