Protein, Carbs, Fats

The notion that you must get a certain ratio of protein to carbohydrate following a workout is so widely accepted that...

Wondering what your best source of protein is? Walk into any health food store, and you’re bowled over by the amazing...

Milk protein consists of two primary proteins: casein and whey, with casein accounting for 80 percent and whey 20 percent. In...

Q: You’re a great inspiration and my new role model. I’m 16, and I’ve been wanting to bulk up for two...

The amount of scientific data on sports nutrition and supplementation is growing faster than a breast-feeding infant. If you blink, you’re...

The data on whey are amazing. It truly is the protein of choice for any serious athlete or bodybuilder. There’s more...

Most bodybuilders reduce carb intake when they’re trying to get lean. Some bring their carbs down to almost zero, while others...

In fat cells leucine aids in the release of leptin, which turns off the hunger sensation.

Supernova occurs about once every 50 years in a galaxy the size of the Milky Way, playing a significant role in...

Which is best: whey protein isolate, whey protein hydrolysate or whole intact whey? Well, it depends on what you want. As...

Creatine has been the magician in many bodybuilders’ supplement arsenals, conjuring strength and muscle like no other nutrient. You probably know...

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...

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

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

A recent nutrition item on milk by Jerry Brainum (“Milk, Estrogen, IGF-1 and Insulin,” August ’09) got me thinking. When people...