Nutrition

“More energy (calories) is spent digesting and absorbing high-fiber foods. In fact, if you increase your fiber intake to 35 grams...

Getting enough potassium in your diet means better blood pressure and muscle function. Unfortunately, the Institute of Medicine of the National...

Cantaloupe has loads of vitamins A and C and potassium, which prevents muscle cramps. At only 60 calories a cup, it’s...

Exercise on its own is a potent growth hormone releaser; however, there are conflicting reports regarding the acute effects of exercise...

Many nutritionists say that taking supplemental vitamins and minerals is a waste of time if you eat enough of the right...

A lot of bodybuilders believe they’re getting all the good omega-3 fatty acids they need from flaxseed. Many take it in...

According to research out of Tufts University, not drinking enough water can make you more confused and irritable. The debilitating-dehydration effect...

In recent years whey protein has emerged as the premier protein supplement for triggering gains in muscle size and strength. What...

Q: My training partner and I are both turning 52 in the fall of this year. He went to the doctor,...

Years ago I read in a bodybuilding magazine the rationale for a well-known bodybuilder’s avoidance of drinking milk, especially prior to...

When carbs are reduced, it’s a good idea to increase fats as a source of calories that will help prevent catabolism...

If you don’t get out in the sun often, take vitamin D supplements, at least 2,000 international units per day. And...

When someone tells you that all sugar is created equal, don’t believe it. Consider this statement from Richard Johnson, professor of...

You may already know that spirulina is a blue-green algae often seen floating on the top of lakes, where it’s referred...

Cocoa can significantly reduce inflammatory biomarkers related to hardening of the arteries. That’s due to its flavonoids, which have anti-inflammatory properties....