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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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In this article Allen Tripp looks at why we need water and how it can effect our performance and energy.
![[Video] What Physique Pros Eat for Breakfast | Steven Cao's High Protein Egg Scramble](https://cdn.muscleandstrength.com/sites/default/files/field/feature-image/videos/steven-cao-breakfast-video.jpg)
IFBB Men's Physique Pro, Steven Cao, gets inducted into the Muscle & Strength Breakfast Club in this episode of "What Physique Pros Eat for Breakfast".
Fat loss hacks? Muscle building hacks? Ignore the hype! It's time to stop relying on shortcuts and start implementing sane solutions for diet success.
Scivation's Kurt Weidner discusses how he approaches nutrition as a whole. Learn how and why he structures his (seven!) meals the way he does.
What do bodybuilders eat? Follow along as IFBB Pro and Redcon1 athlete, Antoine Vaillant, takes us through a full day of eating as a professional bodybuilder.
The vegan way of life is wrong! Or is it? Read this article to find out the 4 things we can learn from vegans & apply these tips to your diet today!
Need a meal plan? This article helps you build a quality eating plan from the ground up. Topics include calorie requirements, macronutrient intake & meal frequency.
Ever wondered why all those hours in the gym is failing to bring you results? Well it's probably got something to do with Cortisol.
![[Video] Full Day Of Eating w/ Victor Martinez](https://cdn.muscleandstrength.com/sites/default/files/field/feature-image/videos/victor-martinez-full-day-of-eating.jpg)
IFBB Legend and Team MHP athlete, Victor Martinez, takes us through a full day of what he typically eats to maintain size and minimize unwanted fat gain.
Major mass comes from a solid diet. David and Justin teach you how to calculate your calories and macros, and even provide a sample meal plan.
Kurt Weidner brings you his 7 Meal Plan. Meal #1: Eggwhite, Oatmeal and Blueberry Muffins. It is designed for simplicity and convenience.
Your diet is just as important to accomplishing your goals as training is. Learn exactly how to set up your diet to accomplish your current goals.
Should you eat a high carb diet or a low carb diet? Find out the role carbs play in reaching your goals & how to plan them into your diet accordingly.
This muscle building diet is best suited to a 180 pound man who works out in the evenings. The meals are not set in stone, you can see I have listed a few options for your main meals.
![[Video] Epic Cheat Meals: Doughnut Cheeseburgers w/ Brandon Hendrickson](https://cdn.muscleandstrength.com/sites/default/files/field/feature-image/videos/brandon-hendrickson-cheat-meal.jpg)
Men's Physique Champ and team Beast athlete, Brandon Hendrickson, visits the South Carolina State Fair for their infamous doughnut bacon cheeseburger.
Sure, you know that cooking your food is best, but the occasional meal out is part of life. Check out the 10 best chain restaurant options for healthy eating!
Meal # 3: Consisting of Scivation Whey, Almonds and Grapefruit. This is an extremely easy to prepare, convenient meal to have on the go. There are no excuses!
![[Video] Grocery Shopping with Pro Bodybuilders w/ Antoine Vaillant](https://cdn.muscleandstrength.com/sites/default/files/field/feature-image/videos/antoine-vaillant-groceries.jpg)
IFBB Pro and Redcon1 athlete, Antoine Vaillant, takes us on a tour of his local grocery store as he shows us what he likes to pick up to fuel his body.
Clean eating is one of the most popular diet plans out there. But, even if it's not for you, there are 3 things you can learn from its diet principles.
There are a lot of myths and misconceptions floating around the Internet when it comes to the intermittent fasting lifestyle. This article separates truth from fiction.
A complete nutritional analysis of eggs, including macronutrient breakdowns for all sizes. Eggs are a staple protein source for bodybuilders.
![[Video] What Physique Champions Eat for Breakfast w/ Brandon Hendrickson](https://cdn.muscleandstrength.com/sites/default/files/field/feature-image/videos/brandon-hendrickson-breakfast.jpg)
2018 Men's Physique Champion, Brandon Hendrickson, gets welcomed into the Muscle & Strength Breakfast Club in this episode of "What Pros Eat for Breakfast".
Tired of cooking the same boring meals? These 12 fitness cookbooks are sure to inspire you with healthy, bodybuilding-friendly recipes. Bon appetit!
Meal #5: A Post-Workout meal consisting of Scivation Whey and oatmeal. Kurt also throws in an granola bar to stabilize blood sugar and boost energy.
Having trouble packing on lean muscle mass? You might be a hardgainer, and if you are, you'll want to use this bulking to cutting ratio to make true gains.
You should never let your fitness lifestyle get in the way of hanging out with friends and loved ones. Learn how to stay shredded while eating out!
This article covers the basics of protein, carbohydrate and fat intake and provides you with 10 tips to set up an effective diet plan that will help you reach your goals.
When selecting what your diet consists of, what kind of factors do you let influence your food selection? Learn how to diet for both mental & physical health.
It's time to reclaim your gains! There's more to protein than chugging powder mixed with water. Take your shakes to the next level by trying these 5 tips.
Meal #7: An Omelette made from liquid egg whites, whole eggs, black beans and spinach. A perfect way to end the day for anyone looking to eat healthy and build muscle.
Confused about the differences between ketogenic dieting and low carb dieting? This article clarifies 3 distinct differences between the two.
In this video Anton takes us to two fast food restaurants to show us how an IFBB Physique Pro is able to make any food menu work for with his/her diet.
Can you eat "too clean" when building muscle? Take a look at the concept of clean eating and decide if your food restrictions are counterproductive to good health.
A bodybuilding bulking method that helps pack on muscle mass while minimizing fat gain. Based on the latest science.
8x Mr. Olympia, Lee Haney, provides Muscle & Strength with insight into how he used to diet for competition during his illustrious bodybuilding career.
Craving a heaping plate of pancakes? You can indulge your tastebuds while fueling your gains with any of these 9 recipes for protein pancakes!
Pro Bodybuilder and Scivation sponsored athlete Kurt Weidner shares his recipe for healthy high protein waffles. This is a great muscle building breakfast!
IFBB Legend and GASP athlete, Branch Warren, takes us along with him and his daughter as they head to the grocery store for their weekly groceries.
Intermittent fasting is an extremely popular weight loss tool. But, even if it's not for you, here are 3 things you can still learn from its practice.
Many foods are good for you, but Tanya Etessam has compiled a list of dieting essentials. Learn about the benefits of these 10 nutrition-packed super foods.
Big eaters...do you fear the word "diet" Do you have a lot of weight to lose in a short period of time? Fear not! This is a lifestyle for you!
![[Video] Grocery Shopping with Pro Bodybuilders w/ Victor Martinez](https://cdn.muscleandstrength.com/sites/default/files/field/feature-image/videos/victor-martinez-grocery-store.jpg)
Join along team MHP athlete and IFBB legend, Victor Martinez, as he hits up all his grocery spots to grab his preferred food sources for the week.
High protein cooking can be easy and delicious. Don't believe it? Check out these 43 recipes for high protein meals that anyone can cook!
NPC Fitness competitor and trainer Nichole Ohrablo talks about her Vegan lifestyle. Anyone can benefit from including vegan food sources in their diet!
![[Video] What Pro Bodybuilders Eat for Breakfast w/ Errol Moore](https://cdn.muscleandstrength.com/sites/default/files/field/feature-image/videos/errol-moore-breakfast.jpg)
IFBB Pro and Nutrex Research Athlete, Errol Moore, joins the Muscle & Strength Breakfast Club in this episode of What Pro Bodybuilders Eat For Breakfast.
Do you avoid gluten at all cost? Should you? Learn what the current research says about gluten and how to plan your diet accordingly based on the research.
Improve your bodybuilding diet with these 10 nutrition-packed protein foods. Article includes 50 tips on how to incorporate each muscle building choice into your eating plan.
The Bodyopus approach is simple...low carbs for 5 days, high carbs on the weekend. An interesting approach to fat loss, and possibly a better way to utilize a keto run.
![[Video] What Bodybuilders Eat Pre-Workout w/ Fouad Abiad](https://cdn.muscleandstrength.com/sites/default/files/field/feature-image/videos/fouad-preworkout-meal.jpg)
In this video, IFBB Pro and Kaged Muscle athlete, Fouad Abiad shows us how he prepares his pre-workout meal prior to heading to the gym to train.
Looking to make the most of bulking season? Check out these 7 nutrition and training strategies that will help you gain maximum muscle and minimal fat.
