Nutrition Articles

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All Nutrition Articles

The Clean Eating Diet Plan Guide
Learn everything you need to know before starting the Clean Eating Diet plan including it's history, guidelines & components, & all of the science behind it.
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The Ketogenic & Low Carb Diet Plans Guide
Learn everything you need to know before starting the Keto Diet plan including it's history, guidelines and components, and all of the science behind it.
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The Intermittent Fasting Diet Plan Guide
Learn everything you need to know before starting the Intermittent Fasting plan including it's history, guidelines & components, & all the science behind it.
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The Anabolic Diet is a muscle building and fat loss eating protocol developed by Dr. Mauro DiPasquale as a method to induce safe steroid-like gains for natural lifters.
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Fat Loss Grocery Shopping on a Budget ($50, $75, and $100)
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.
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Road trips and lunch meetings don't have to derail your diet. These 10 muscle friendly meals from popular chain restaurants will keep you on track!
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The Fat Loss & Getting Shredded expert guide teaches you everything you need to know about losing body fat while maintaining muscle mass. Use this guide for your fat loss plan!
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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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Your Go-To Guide For Cutting Fat While Keeping Muscle
Don't lose your hard-earned muscle! This guide and Q&A by Brad Borland shows you how to drop fat and retain muscle.
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How To Build A Fat Loss Meal Plan: A Step-by-Step Guide
Take the guess work out of dieting for fat loss. Listen to expert Christine Hronec as she gives you the step by step for building a fat loss diet.
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[Video] Full Day of Eating w/ Romane Lanceford
IFBB Men's Physique Pro, Romane Lanceford, shows us his unique dieting approach while he's on prep. You're never going to believe how he fuels his body.
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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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Brawn On A Budget: 10 Cheap Muscle Building Meals
Eating extra calories doesn't have to mean spending extra money. Check out these cheap muscle building recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks!
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[Video] What Pro Bodybuilders Eat for Dinner w/ John Meadows
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!
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7 Scientifically Backed Tips to Help Improve Your Eating Habits
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.
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A Look At Intermittent Fasting And Muscle Building
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.
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Difference Between Omega 3 and Omega 6
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.
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Clean Fast Food: Whataburger & Chick-fil-a w/ Jason Poston
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.
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A "Handy" Approach to Never Count Calories Again
Hate counting calories? Here's an easier system that gives you foolproof tools you can't lose.
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NPC Fitness competitor, Trainer and Lifestyle & Conditioning Coach Nichole Ohrablo brings you her delicious recipe for a highly nutritious green juice! She even shows you how to use the leftovers to make super-healthy crackers!
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[Video] Budget Grocery Shopping w/ Fouad Abiad
Fouad Abiad takes us through his local grocery store to show us how you can get huge without spending a ton of money in the process. Watch the video!
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5 Foods Every Bodybuilder Should Eat with Sadik Hadzovic
Sadik Hadzovic visited the M&S HQ a few months ago to give us an inside look at some of his favorite bodybuilding foods that he eats to build lean muscle.
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Metabolic Damage: What It Is And Is Not
Everyone in the bodybuilding and figure world is talking about metabolic damage and how it is a diet killer. This article explores the current "epidemic" of this condition.
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Nutrition For Optimal Recovery
This article shows you what to eat after your workout and explains why. A must read if you want to maximize your lean muscle gain.
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What Pro Bodybuilders Eat for Breakfast | The Fit Couple Edition
In this episode of "What Bodybuilders Eat For Breakfast", fit couple and team Gaspari athletes, Robert Timms and Jessie Keller, join the M&S Breakfast Club.
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Shopping is a pain and endless diet articles make nutrition incredibly confusing. Here's a simple system that will get you on the right track.
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Survive the holiday season with these eating tips from Bry Jensen. Minimize empty calories, learn plate portioning, and still eat delicious food that you'll enjoy.
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4 Things You Should Know About Training Fasted
If you follow intermittent fasting or train upon waking in the morning, you might want to read this before hitting the gym and training on an empty stomach.
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How to Properly Incorporate Cheat Meals Into Your Diet
It's one of the most popular questions; How do I incorporate cheat meals into my diet without blowing my progress? Learn exactly how with this article.
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How Much Saturated Fat Should We Eat?
Saturated fats are a necessary part of a well-rounded eating plan, yet most of us are unsure about how much we can safely eat. Learn about proper saturated fat intake.
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How to Create a Bodybuilding Diet
A frequently asked question we get is how do you create a bodybuilding diet? This article teaches bodybuilders how to build their own bodybuilding meal plan.
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What Bodybuilders Eat for Breakfast w/ Victor Martinez
In this episode of "What Bodybuilders Eat for Breakfast", bodybuilding legend and MHP athlete Victor Martinez joins the Muscle & Strength Breakfast Club
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7 Cooking Secrets That Every Lifter Should Know
Tired of boring bodybuilder meals? These 7 cooking secrets will help you upgrade your ordinary meals for maximum flavor, convenience, and results!
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Bowl of almonds
In this episode of One Minute Tips, Cliff discusses the benefits of including healthy fats in your diet. Fat is nothing to shy away from!
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What Bodybuilders Eat for Breakfast w/ Branch Warren
IFBB Pro and GASP athlete, Branch Warren, invites us into his home to show us what he eats for breakfast. Check it out and give it a shot for yourself!
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10 Easy Tips to Stick to Your Diet While Traveling
Hitting the road towards a spring break destination? Read up on these 10 tips on successful dieting while traveling first and stay on track with your goals!
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In this article Allen Tripp looks at why we need water and how it can effect our performance and energy.
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[Video] What Physique Pros Eat for Breakfast | Steven Cao's High Protein Egg Scramble
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".
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Stop Hacking Your Diet! 10 Nutrition Tips For Optimal Results
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.
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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.
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Full Day of Eating w/ Antoine Vaillant
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.
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4 Things Meatheads Can Learn From Vegans
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!
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How To Create Your Own Muscle Building Diet Plan
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.
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Are You Losing Muscle Because Of Cortisol?
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.
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[Video] Full Day Of Eating w/ Victor Martinez
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.
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Mass Performance Program - Nutrition & Supplementation
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.
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Eggwhite muffins
Kurt Weidner brings you his 7 Meal Plan. Meal #1: Eggwhite, Oatmeal and Blueberry Muffins. It is designed for simplicity and convenience.
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How to Set Up Your Diet Based on Your Goals
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.
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Should You Eat a "Low Carb" or "High Carb" Diet?
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.
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Building An Eating Plan You Can Live With
This article clears up the dieting confusion and helps you to reach your goals. Learn simple rules that will help you build an effective muscle building or fat loss eating plan.
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