When you hear the word “anabolic,” protein is probably the macronutrient that pops into your head. Did you know that carbohydrates also have anabolic effects by helping preserve lean body mass? Find out why you need carbohydrates in your diet, especially if you do high-intensity endurance or resistance exercise.
How much time to you devote to strength training relative to cardio? For some people, the ratio is far too low. This article discusses what happens to your body when you do cardiovascular exercise without devoting time to strength training.
Building muscle is challenging, especially for women. A number of factors make it harder – inappropriate exercise routines and poor nutrition. In addition, a study showed having a higher percentage of body fat could make it harder to build muscle tissue. Find out why.
Snacking and grazing – are they really beneficial if you’re trying to lose weight? Find out the pros and cons of eating snacks between meals and what research shows about meal frequency and weight loss. You may be surprised.
If you’re concerned about getting enough amino acids in your diet, you really only need to make sure you’re taking in an adequate amount of protein every day. If you regularly eat meat, fish, poultry and eggs, or if you drink milk or eat cottage cheese, you likely don’t need to supplement with amino acids for nutritional purposes.
Looking for plant-based meat-free protein sources to use as meat substitutes? Look no further than these five non-animal sources of muscle-building protein. You’ll learn more about their health benefits and tips on how to prepare them.
How much of your daily protein comes from plant-based protein sources? A new study highlights the importance of diversifying the types of protein you get in your diet. Find out more about plant-based sources of protein – why they’re important and how to enjoy them.
What’s the deal with nutrient timing? How important is timing your nutrient intake for muscle recovery and growth? Find out why post-exercise nutrition is essential and how to maximize it.
Trying to lose weight? Be sure you’re getting enough protein in your diet. Protein is a powerful ally in your battle to shed body fat. Find out what the benefits of protein are when you’re trying to lose weight and how to get them.
Flax Oil, Bee Pollen, Chopped Walnuts and Fruit make this my go to recovery breakfast!
To build muscle, you have to create the right conditions for hypertrophy to occur. There’s a protein called mTOR that plays an important role in muscle protein synthesis. When this protein is turned on, protein synthesis occurs. Find out how diet and the type of exercise you do influences this protein and makes it easier or harder to build lean body mass.
What you eat after exercise and when you eat it matters. It may also affect the results you get from your strength-training workout. Here are four reasons why it’s important to eat a protein and carb meal as soon as your workout is over.
