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Complete Guide to Collagen: Benefits, Sources, and How to Use It Daily
In this expert article, you'll learn what collagen is, why it's essential, how much to take daily, and where to find collagen and collagen-boosting foods in your supermarket for men and women
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25 Lessons After 25 Years of Training
In this article, you'll learn 25 valuable lessons on training, nutrition, and recovery to help you become your best self. These tips are backed by science and over 25 years of experience.
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3 Proven Benefits Of EAA Supplementation
EAAs play a pivotal role in more than just your health. In this article you'll learn the benefits of EAAs, why you need them, and how they play a fundamental role in athletic performance.
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Set down your fruit juice, fat free milk and all those "fake" healthy foods. In this feature Nick Ludlow tells you why 6 popular food choices might not be all that healthy.
In this episode of One Minute Tips, Cliff Wilson dispels some of the myths about the dangers of eating at night. For most people, eating at night is actually ideal!
Learn how and why Kurt structures his (seven!) meals the way he does for maximum effectiveness and growth.
Quit overthinking your muscle building breakfast and try these 5 easy recipes that were designed to deliver a whopping dose of protein while still pleasing your taste buds.
10 rules you should be following if you're serious about muscle building. If you're not following the 10 commandments you are limiting your growth potential.
IFBB Pro, Fouad Abiad, attempts to eat 20,000 calories in one day. Will he be able to consume 20k calories in 1 day? Watch the video to find out!
Learn everything you need to know before starting the Zone Diet plan including it's history, guidelines and components, and all the science behind it.
Are you a hard gainer who can't stomach the thought of another giant meal? Try adding these calorie dense foods to get more gains from your grub.
Are you constantly hungry even after you've just finished a meal? A new study reveals which foods are the best (and worst) at keeping you full longer.
Achieving your goals can be hard if you're on a budget. Get a better idea on how to shop for fat loss with these grocery shopping lists & sample meal plans.
To really see results, you need to take your diet seriously. The Cut Like Cutler grocery list, meal plan, and supplement guidelines make cutting easy.
Are you on a bulk gone bad? If you're gaining too much fat (or not gaining at all!) look for these 11 warning signs that your lean bulk is an epic fail.
Kurt Weidner brings you his 7 Meal Plan. This is Meal #2: Consisting of Chicken Breast, Hummus, Broccoli, Oatmeal and Sweet Potatoes.
Join 4x World's Strongest Man and Team Redcon1 athlete, Brian Shaw, as he takes us on his typical grocery run at Costco and explains what he buys.
IFBB Pro and Nutrex Research Athlete, Errol Moore, takes us to Oh My Burger to get one of their award-winning burgers for his cheat meal.
Learn how to "lean bulk" - gain muscle mass without gaining fat. Let's set the record straight, bulking for extended periods is not a good idea!
Who doesn't love enjoying a sweet, refreshing pint of ice cream during summer? Find out which ice cream options are best to help you crush your goals!
![[Video] Grocery Shopping with Pro Bodybuilders w/ Errol Moore](https://cdn.muscleandstrength.com/sites/default/files/field/feature-image/videos/errol-moore-grocery-shopping.jpg)
IFBB Pro and Nutrex Research athlete, Errol Moore, shows us what he typically shops for when he makes his weekly trips to the grocery store.
Have a healthy 4th of July weekend without turning your feast into a disappointing fizzle. These 5 food swaps will add bold taste and flavor to any picnic or gathering.
![[Video] Full Day of Eating (Clean Bulking) w/ Logan Franklin](https://cdn.muscleandstrength.com/sites/default/files/field/feature-image/videos/logan-franklin-full-day-of-eating.jpg)
Logan Franklin takes us through his full day of eating in the offseason. During this offseason, he's looking to move up to the classic physique division.
Explore the meaning of anabolism and catabolism in this comprehensive guide to the physiological factors and hormones that impact muscle growth and muscle loss.
Poor nutrition is the main reason many don't make the progress they hope for. Here's some tips on getting your diet in check so you can become shredded!
When it comes to fighting the carbohydrate wars, it's important to understand why a low-carb diet may work well for some, while adding more carbs works better for others.
EAAs play a pivotal role in more than just your health. In this article you'll learn the benefits of EAAs, why you need them, and how they play a fundamental role in athletic performance.
![[Video] What Bodybuilders Eat for Lunch w/ Regan Grimes](https://cdn.muscleandstrength.com/sites/default/files/field/feature-image/videos/regan-grimes-lunch.jpg)
Regan Grimes invites us into his kitchen for this episode of "What's for Lunch?" Check it out and see what the pro eats for this muscle building meal.
Set aside the boring protein shakes and start getting creative. This article provides suggestions and tips on how to make flavorful and nutritious protein drink recipes.
You might be sabotaging your progress without even knowing it. Avoid these foods and stay on the right track to obtaining the ultimate beach body.
Carbs may fuel your muscle gains, but are they also adding unwanted bodyfat? Here's a breakdown of the what and when of carb intake for fat loss.
In this video, Gerardo Gabriel takes us through the drive thru at Boston Market & Chick-fil-a to show us how you can eat out and still eat clean food sources.
Eating extra calories doesn't have to mean spending extra money. Check out these cheap muscle building recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks!
Tired of the same old high-protein bodybuilding foods? Check out these 7 easy ways to add protein to any meal or snack - no dry chicken breast needed!
NPC Fitness competitor, Trainer and Lifestyle & Conditioning Coach Nichole Ohrablo talks about great vegan protein sources in part 1 of a 3 part series.
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Fouad Abiad joins us on this segment of Table Talks to discuss prep, the weirdest thing to happen to him in bodybuilding, & life balance in bodybuilding.
Want to ensure that your New Year's resolution of eating better is successful? Check out this article and learn how to stay on track well past January!
Move beyond counting calories. Learn how to better reach your fitness, health and body composition goals by calculating daily intake of carbohydrates, protein and fats.
Everyone talks about it. In gyms, magazines, bodybuilding forums and health food shops they're all talking about it. So what's all the fuss about protein?
Your overall gut health can affect your overall mental health. Learn why, how, and what you can do about it to help the microbes living in your gut.
NPC Fitness competitor, Trainer and Lifestyle & Conditioning Coach Nichole Ohrablo talks about great vegan protein sources in part 3 of a 3 part series.
![[Video] Full Day of Eating w/ Errol Moore](https://cdn.muscleandstrength.com/sites/default/files/field/feature-image/videos/errol-moore-full-day-of-eating.jpg)
IFBB Pro and Team Nutrex athlete, Errol Moore, takes us through a typical day of his diet. See how many calories Errol consumes during the work day.
Planning to treat yourself and have an epic cheat day during the Super Bowl? Check out these 6 recipes to get all of the taste without unnecessary macros.
It's time to become a shredded, mean, and sexy gluten-free machine. A gluten-free lifestyle can help you live leaner while reducing bloat, inflammation and more.
Part 2 looks at the amounts of food you need to build muscle and what are the best sources for protein, carbs and fat.
Grocery shopping for athletes has never been easier with this checklist. Read on to learn what food groups & options you should grab from the grocery store.
Jen Jewell shares her recipe for Cellucor Birthday Cake Protein bites made with COR-Fetti Cake Batter Protein. Help yourself to a fun, guilt free treat!
NPC Fitness competitor, Trainer and Lifestyle & Conditioning Coach Nichole Ohrablo brings you her delicious recipe for high protein cupcakes.
![[Video] What Pro Bodybuilders Eat for Dinner w/ John Meadows](https://cdn.muscleandstrength.com/sites/default/files/field/feature-image/videos/john-meadows-salmon-dinner.jpg)
John Meadows joins us again to give us an insight into a bodybuilder friendly dinner. This meal is probably different than what you're used to. Give it a try!
Are you having trouble with your fat loss goals due to bad eating habits? Learn how to improve those eating habits with these 7 researched backed tips.
Two sides are at war in bodybuilding: intermittent fasting and frequent feeding. In this article LJ Walker discusses some of the possible downsides to restrictive eating.
Most of us know that Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids are good for us, but do you know the difference? Doug Lawrenson explains in detail in this article.
Jason Poston takes us through what he orders at Chick-fil-a & Whataburger. He also shows how he customizes his order to fit his needs being a type-1 diabetic.
