Does Omega 3 Help Build Muscle? [In-Depth Guide]
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…
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How Chocolate Can Help Build Muscle [Infographic]
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!
What To Eat Before Workout To Maximize Fat Loss and Muscle Growth
What to eat before your workout to maximize fat loss and muscle growth
Vegan Fitness: The Truth
One of the oldest questions in the fitness industry is whether vegans and vegetarians can successfully build an aesthetic muscular physique.
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You would be surprised to find out which that these 11 healthy diet foods can actually make you fat!
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The Truth About Sugar – Does Sugar Actually Make Us Fat?
Sugar is probably one of the most demonized nutrient that we all try to avoid. You’ve heard it left and right – “if you want to lose body fat you need to cut out sugar”, “sugar is bad for you and it makes you fat”, “sugar is the work of the devil!”… Ok maybe the last one is a bit made up, but you get the point.
The idea behind these negative statements is that sugar is a short-chain carbohydrate. This means that your body can easily break it down and use it as energy. And because of it’s simplified construct, sugar supplies you with energy only for a short period of time. Your body does not have enough time to use all of it as energy and the majority of the calories consumed in the form of sugar are thus stored as body fat. Simple, right?
This is only logical, speaking from a biological stand-point. Carbohydrates, of any shape and size, are broken down into what is commonly known as glucose. Glucose, or sugar, is the final form of carbohydrates. This explains why sugar is so easy to break down, I mean, after all sugar is the final and simplest form of a carbohydrate.
How To Lose Fat Without Losing Muscle
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…
The Best Pre-Workout Food For More Muscle Gains
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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.
