Eat fiber and protein-filled meals. Check. Drink green tea; add ginger, capsaicin and other anti-inflammatory and metabolism-enhancing spices to meals. Check. Drink plenty of water. Check. Get at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. Check. Incorporate interval training into workouts. Check. Strength train. Check. Make an effort to move more (take stairs instead of the elevator, walk to the water cooler, etc.) throughout the day. Check. These lifestyle habits help…
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A Blast from the Past: How You Can Use Traditional Diets to Be Healthier
In our modernized world, we have access to any kind of food that we crave, at any hour of the day. Our fast-food society means we can eat without preparing our own food, and chow down on red and processed meat, sugar and processed grains, sugary drinks, salt and high-fat, high-calorie junk food, all of which contribute to obesity, cancer, heart disease, diabetes and strokes. So, while our ancestors may…
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4 Keys To A Winter Bulk That’s All Muscle
Move over, Marshmallow Guy! This clean bulk can add 15 pounds of muscle on your frame this off-season. The coming of winter means different things to different folks. For some, it’s seeing family members and arguing about politics. Others consider the elbow-throwing Black Friday mobs and after-Christmas races to the register to be annual rites. And, of course, there are those who buy a year-long gym membership, only to realize…
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Power Plants
You’ll get muscle building protein from lean meats and fish, but it doesn’t stop there. These Vegan options are excellent sources, and they’re nutrient dense and full of antioxidants and fiber. BEANS All legumes have plenty of protein and benefits of branched chain amino acids, which help the muscle tissue repair and growth. Suggestions soy milk blended into a smoothie and chick peas in hummus. Great post workout. GRAINS AND…
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Meal Timing
We all know that what you eat is important for good health, a strong immune system, and energy for and recovery from exercise. But what about when you eat? Does the timing of your meals impact performance and recovery? The long-standing advice in the world of sports nutrition is that what you eat and when you eat do, in fact, impact your training goals. Proper nutrition can: Improve performance Decrease…
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