Protein has become an essential part of the fit life, but it’s not always clear how best to use it. Should you follow the governmental guidelines or the guidelines that serious lifters or bodybuilders use? Can it be overdone? Does timing matter? And does the protein in vegetable sources “count?” Let’s dig deep into the lifter’s favorite macro. Essential Ideas From …
any active people think their diet must be incredibly specific to their sport. But the truth is that lifters and athletes need to focus on their foundation first. That means not getting in their own way or sabotaging their performance and executing the basics consistently. What is known as “sports nutrition” is just fine-tuning a good thing. In this lesson, you’ll …
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Are carbs really as “bad for you” as people say? The simple answer is no, carbohydrates are not anyone’s enemy. They’re a fuel source like any other—one that you can get from quality whole foods or junk food; one that you can consume in moderation, or you can wildly overdo; one you can use to take your performance to the next level, or …
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Not that long ago, dietary fats were vilified and blamed for weight gain, high cholesterol, and many other problems. Today, they’re having a bit of a revival. Olive oil and even butter are back on the menu, and some fat-replacement “foods” that were once kitchen staples, like margarine and shortening, aren’t nearly as popular as they used to …
Where does your journey to greater health and optimal performance begin? It’s not by kicking any particular type of food to the curb, it’s by taking a hard look at your mindset and at the timeless question, “What is a healthy diet?” Yes, how you train matters! But what you do in the gym is only half the story. How …
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Gaining quality weight—i.e., mostly lean muscle mass and relatively little fat—is harder than it gets credit for. How you train is just one part of the formula—how you eat will make the most difference. To gain weight, you need to eat a lot—but smart weight gain is about far more than just overeating. Anyone can overeat, but how you …
Who in 2021 does not know about Elon Musk? It would probably be weird if so, because Elon, rather than a mind which is changing the world, is a trend. To agree on this, you just need to take a look at the memes that he continuously posts on his Twitter account or to the parties that his …
A proper milkshake, yoghurt, or fruit juice are simple instances of mass-produced food items that rely heavily on their viscosities to meet consumer expectations. For example, who would like liquified ketchup on top of their burgers? Probably nobody. Good ketchup should be viscous enough to be spreadable and palatable. Although viscosity might sound like a simple and …
The European Union’s 27 nations gave the green light Tuesday to a proposal to put the Tenebrio Molitor beetle’s larvae (mealworms) on the market as a “novel food.” Dried yellow mealworms could soon be hitting supermarket shelves and restaurants across Europe. The European Union’s 27 nations gave the green light Tuesday to a proposal …
Is COVID-19 able to spread through foods? Let’s see what science has to say about it. To use or not to use face masks? Is it 1.5 or 2 meters of social distancing? Are the new vaccines working as expected? I bet you all have been involved in any of these coronavirus-related discussions. These three …
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