Nutrition Articles

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9 Of The Best Recipes For Protein Pancakes
Craving a heaping plate of pancakes? You can indulge your tastebuds while fueling your gains with any of these 9 recipes for protein pancakes!
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Grocery Shopping with Pro Bodybuilders w/ Branch Warren
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.
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3 Things You Can Learn From Intermittent Fasting
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.
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Top 10 Healthiest Foods You Should Be Eating
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.
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Burger and Fries with a Drink
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!
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[Video] Grocery Shopping with Pro Bodybuilders w/ Victor Martinez
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.
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10 Essential Muscle Building Protein Foods
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.
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How much water should you be drinking? Bodybuilder Joe Ohrablo also talks about his supplement stack, and explores the value of doing push ups.
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8 Ways You Can Optimize Fat Burning With Protein
Looking to optimize your fat burning? Increasing your protein intake might be the answer you're looking for. Learn the 8 ways protein can help with fat loss!
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Nutrition Basics and the Importance of Protein
Jim explains why protein is so essential for building muscle, and outlines a basic plan on how much protein to eat and how frequently to eat it.
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[Video] Full Day of Eating w/ Regan Grimes
We spend the day with Primeval Athlete Regan Grimes as he shows us exactly what he eats to grow in the off-season. See what Regan to fuel his muscle growth.
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Train Hard, Recover Harder: Optimizing Carb Intake for Performance
How's that low-carb diet working as you try to get jacked? Learn how carb intake can optimize performance, improve recovery, and speed up results.
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The Key To Adding Muscle While Minimizing Fat
Forget off-season bulking cycles! Dustin Elliot explains exactly how to add muscle mass without adding much fat.
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Your Go-To Guide To Gaining Muscle While Minimizing Fat Gains
There is no need to get fat! This guide and Q&A by Brad Borland shows you how to add muscle while adding minimal fat.
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High Protein Muscle Building Waffle Recipe
Looking for a high protein breakfast that is filling and sweet? Try out this high protein, muscle building waffle recipe packed with 55g of protein!
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Grocery Shopping For Pre-Workout Meals With Brandon Beckrich
Join Team Allmax Athlete Brandon Beckrich on his trip to the grocery store for some preworkout meals. He gives great traveling nutrition advice for anyone!
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Pre-Workout Nutrition 101: Fuel Your Training Any Time of Day
It's the most important meal of the day. No, it's not breakfast (unless you workout in the mornings). Learn how to master your pre-workout nutrition!
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[Video] What Bodybuilders Eat for Lunch w/ Fouad Abiad
Kaged Muscle athlete, Fouad Abiad, invites us back into his kitchen for another cooking segment. In this video, he's showing us his favorite lunch meal.
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Debunking the Dairy Myth: Are You Really Lactose Intolerant?
Quit wasting your money on almond milk, odds are you don't even need it! Check out the scientific data about lactose intolerance in the world today!
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Expert Guide: Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs)
Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) play an important role in muscle building and fat loss. This guide teaches you what EFAs are, how to get them through diet and supplements, and recommended dosages for optimal results.
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What Bodybuilders Eat For Breakfast w/ Fouad Abiad
Fouad "Hoss" Abiad joins the Muscle & Strength Breakfast Club in this edition of "What's for Breakfast?" Check out this video to see what the Pro eats!
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Expert Guide: Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins and minerals are essential to our health and well-being. This guide teaches you about the main vitamins and minerals involved in muscle building and fat loss.
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Bacon, Biceps, and Barbells – The All-American Trifecta Just Took a Hit
Red meat has been deemed a cancer causing carcinogen, so what now? Read this article to learn how you can still incorporate red meat into your diet!
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The Survivalist Guide to Eating on the Go
Running into situations that put your nutrition goals in jeopardy? Learn common problematic situations and how to prepare to keep your nutrition on track.
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Fit woman looking in the fridge
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!
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Grocery Shopping with Pro Bodybuilders with Fouad Abiad
In this video, Kaged Muscle athlete and IFBB Pro Fouad Abiad gives us a run down on the groceries he typically purchases weekly from the grocery store.
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Aerial view of a fit man and woman eating healthy in the gym.
It's been the topic that stumps most lifters, but that changes now! Learn how to calculate your macros to maximize your gains and obtain your goals!
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Lean Bulk Diet Plan - 10 Pounds In 2 Months
Afraid of getting fat but want to build muscle? After trying everything in the book, Ryan Munsey used this eating plan to pack on 10 pounds in 2 months.
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A lot of folks truly fear artificial sweeteners, but most of what you've heard about them are myths. Separate fact from fiction by reading this article.
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Optimal Protein Intake For Muscle Growth
Natural bodybuilder Cliff Wilson discusses protein change theory, and how to adjust your current protein intake levels to fit your current level of development.
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9 Potent Bodybuilding Foods You Should Be Eating
If you're looking to build muscle what you eat is just as important as how you train. Make sure you're eating these top bodybuilding foods!
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The Vegan, Vegetarian, & Pescatarian Diet Plans Guide
Learn everything you need to know before starting the vegan & vegetarian diet including it's history, guidelines & components, & all the science behind it.
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20,000 Calorie Challenge with Fouad Abiad
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!
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What is the Glycemic Index?
What is the Glycemic Index? Nutrition expert Gary Mathews explains what it is, why it's important and some simple steps to a low GI diet.
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Could Flexible Dieting Lead to Greater Fat Loss?
Do you believe you have to sacrifice all of your favorite foods when you start a new diet? The truth is you don't. Learn all about flexible dieting here.
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The Body's Second Brain: Understanding Microbes & Gut Health
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.
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Meal Prep: The Ultimate Guide & Recipes
If you're serious about results, you'd better get serious about your diet. This ultimate guide to meal prep breaks down the process from start to finish.
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Man eating health meal from plastic tub
Frequent feeding teaches no more than 30-50 grams of protein per meal. Many assume that the body can't handle more than this. Find out the truth about protein digestion.
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The Role Of Essential Fats In Bodybuilding
Learn why you should be getting the right amounts of essential fats to maximize muscle growth and fat loss.
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Super Easy Protein Pancakes Recipe With Sadik Hadzovic
While visiting the Muscle & Strength Headquarters, GAT Athlete Sadik Hadzovic took us through a simple and effective protein pancake recipe using GAT whey!
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Ultimate Paleo Diet Guide: History, Rules, Recipes & Benefits
Just what is the Paleo diet, and is it right for you? This guide takes a deeper look at the history and principles behind this popular eating lifestyle. Included are sample Paleo recipes.
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Are Carbohydrates Really Our Enemy?
An in-depth view of what carbohydrate foods you should be eating, when and why. I must read for people wanting to gain or lose weight.
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Gaining Weight The Healthy Way!
It's easy to gain weight, but it's not eat to gain muscle mass without a lot of fat gain. Plan your diet and training for weight gain without too much fat!
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11 Reasons Why Your Lean Bulk Plan Is An Epic Failure
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.
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Close up photo of avocado, cheese and nuts
Just what exactly is "if it fits your macros", and why are all the muscleheads talking about it? This article takes a deeper look at the clean versus dirty foods discussion.
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Looking To Be A Beast? Part 1: Goal & Nutrition Planning
Looking to be a beast? Maybe just get in shape? Lose the gut? This article will set you in the right direction, starting with goal setting & diets.
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Citrulline Malate & L-Citrulline Guide: Benefits, Dosages & FAQ
This complete guide explores the benefits and dosages of L-citrulline supplements. Learn about citrulline and citrulline malate and how they can help you reach your goals.
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11 High Protein Meals You Can Cook in a Crock Pot
If you're looking for hands-free gains, it's time to dust off your crock pot. Here are 11 suggestions for high protein meals you can make in a slow cooker.
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It's time to build size while remaining lean. Bodybuilder Brad Borland presents 19 rock solid tips to help you keep your body fat levels in check while gaining mass.
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Bulking For Natural Bodybuilders
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!
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