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Does Omega 3 Help Build Muscle? [In-Depth Guide]

July 11, 2019July 12, 2019 - by John Gregory - Leave a Comment

You have probably overheard about the overwhelming number of health benefits that Omega 3s carry. Omega 3s have been shown to help improve brain health and development leading to higher intelligence and cognitive capacity in people (study); has showed to help decrease risk factors of cardiovascular diseases (study, study); and anti-inflammatory benefits (study, study, study). But here is where it gets really interesting: Recent studies have shown that Omega 3 can help build muscle. Intriguing. …

How Chocolate Can Help Build Muscle [Infographic]

July 1, 2017February 2, 2018 - by John Gregory - 3 Comments.

What if I told you that chocolate can not only be extremely healthy for your well being but also help you build more muscle? All of you chocolate lovers might want to check this one out!

Nutrition

What To Eat Before Workout To Maximize Fat Loss and Muscle Growth

June 17, 2017April 22, 2018 - by John Gregory - 5 Comments.

What to eat before your workout to maximize fat loss and muscle growth

Fat loss / Muscle Building / Nutrition

Vegan Fitness: The Truth

January 1, 2017February 1, 2018 - by John Gregory - 1 Comment

One of the oldest questions in the fitness industry is whether vegans and vegetarians can successfully build an aesthetic muscular physique.

11 healthy diet foods that can actually make you fat

Nutrition

11 Diet Foods That Surprisingly Can Make You Fat

December 26, 2016January 22, 2018 - by John Gregory - 4 Comments.

You would be surprised to find out which that these 11 healthy diet foods can actually make you fat!

Infographics / Nutrition

How Does Creatine Work – The Ultimate Guide [Infographic]

August 15, 2016July 12, 2019 - by John Gregory - 11 Comments.

The ultimate guide to creatine that helps answer what is creatine, how does creatine work, is creatine safe and what are the various benefits and side effects that creatine supplementation carries.

Nutrition

The Truth About Sugar – Does Sugar Actually Make Us Fat?

March 23, 2016August 9, 2017 - by John Gregory - 1 Comment

Sugar is probably one of the most demonized nutrient that we all try to avoid. But what exactly is the truth about sugar and is it truly a nutrient that we all need to fear?

Nutrition

The 30 Best Fat-burning Foods

February 3, 2016September 25, 2019 - by John Gregory - 10 Comments.

What are the 30 best fat-burning foods

Fat loss / Nutrition

How To Lose Fat Without Losing Muscle

April 16, 2014January 31, 2018 - by John Gregory - Leave a Comment

Last updated on January 31st, 2018 at 02:00 pm Good morning, day, or night depending on where you are located. It’s been a while since I’ve written something on this blog for which I am truly sorry. As I am drinking my favorite cup of tea, green tea, I decided that I will write a short and informative article discussing one of my favorite topics of all time: “How to lose fat and preserve our muscle …

Nutrition

The Best Pre-Workout Food For More Muscle Gains

March 5, 2012 - by - 8 Comments.

Pre-workout foods (Foods that are consumed before your training) are essential for a better performance during your workout. They should be mainly composed of slow-burning complex carbohydrates such as vegetables, whole grain bread, brown rice, and oats. Considering the fact that they are your body’s main source of energy 60% to 65% of the total calories you are going consume during your pre-workout meal should come from carbs.