Nutrition Articles

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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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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 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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Teenage Bodybuilding Guide: How To Workout, Eat & Grow
Get answers to all your training and nutrition questions. This is a complete guide for teens that includes workouts and nutritional advice to help you maximize progress.
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43 Best High Protein Recipes That Anyone Can Cook
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!
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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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10 amazing weight gainer shake options for those of you who are having a tough time packing on size. Try these 800 calorie plus shakes and let us know what you think!
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How To Structure Your Meal Plan Based On Training
Learn how to eat based on your training time. This article provides complete meal plan examples for the early morning trainer, the midday lifter and the night owl.
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The IIFYM & Flexible Dieting Diet Plan Guide
Learn everything you need to know before starting the IIFYM Diet plan including it's history, guidelines and components, and all of the science behind it.
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5 Muscle Building Meals To Eat Before You Go To Sleep
If you're struggling to pack on mass, try adding these meals just before bed. These 5 meals are full of protein and healthy fats to fuel muscle growth while you sleep.
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Eight of the best natural bodybuilders and fitness models in the world share their nutrition tips, cutting diet secrets and detailed meal plans. Learn from the experts in the business!
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How To Use Carb Cycling To Lose Fat Or Build Muscle
Carb cycling has been a staple of the bodybuilding world for decades. This article by Elliot Reimers details how to use it to maximize your lean bulk and fat loss efforts.
275.8K Reads 24 Comments
Pre-Workout Nutrition: 4 Strategies to Improve Performance & Maximize Results
If you're only focused on the post-workout anabolic window, you could be missing out. Learn how to optimize your pre-workout nutrition for maximum growth.
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The Clean Bulk Diet: 3 Options For More Lean Muscle
Build lean muscle mass without packing on unwanted body fat. This article presents three sample lean bulk diet eating plan options that can help you reach your goals.
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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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Want to try the Paleo diet but don't know where to start? This feature provides detailed sample eating plans for fat loss, muscle building and weight maintenance.
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Getting Ripped Without Cardio By Eating Your Carbs At Night
Get shredded the easy way! Russell Branjord shows you how to rely on nightly carb feedings to lose fat and get that six pack.
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Sick of eating dry chicken breast as your main protein source? Venture out of your comfort zone and try some of these exotic protein sources!
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The Mediterranean Diet Plan Guide
Learn everything you need to know before starting the Mediterranean Diet plan including it's history, guidelines and components, and the science behind it.
74.6K Reads 3 Comments
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.
279.7K Reads 28 Comments
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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10 Easy Pre-Workout Meals & Snacks to Fuel Your Training
Good pre-workout nutrition is essential for seeing results. We're giving you 10 ready-to-eat ideas plus the formula for designing your own pre-workout meal.
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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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How to Create a Muscle Building Vegetarian Meal Prep
Interested in all the health benefits that a vegetarian diet seems to offer, but stressed about getting enough protein to build muscle? Read this article!
122.7K Reads 6 Comments
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Proper supplementation can be the secret weapon that makes your goals a reality. These supplements are backed by research and shown to help you reach your muscle building goals.
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Modern Bodybuilding & Fitness Acronyms
HIIT, DOMS, BCAAs and PRs? You've seen these acronyms everywhere, now find out what they mean. Each term includes a definition and example of common usage.
96.6K Reads 4 Comments
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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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Skinny Guy Diet Plan: Gain Muscle The Smart Way
Pack on muscle mass without adding unwanted fat. This feature provides three specific eating plans for "skinny guy" trainees who have a hard time gaining weight.
148.5K Reads 12 Comments
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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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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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Peri-Workout Supplements: Complete Pre, Intra & Post-Workout Guide
With so many workout supplement choices where do you start? This guide takes a complete look at supplement ingredients, and includes recommendations and timing.
87.7K Reads 8 Comments
Complete Keto Diet Guide
Takes an inside look at the low-carb ketogenic diet, and it's 3 variations: standard, cyclical and targeted keto dieting. Guide includes sample eating plans and recipes.
353.9K Reads 6 Comments
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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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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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Stop guessing and start calculating. Take full control of your diet with this guide to calorie requirements, different BMR equations, and macronutrient breakdowns.
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Comparing Clean Eating Diet To IIFYM Flexible Diet
Is clean eating the only way to see the results you want? Get the scoop on clean eating vs. flexible dieting, and learn to properly count your macros!
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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.
58.3K Reads 7 Comments
The 10 Commandments of Muscle Building Nutrition!
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.
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Best Overnight Oats Recipe For Energy And Recovery
Looking for the best possible way to fuel up after an intense session at the gym? Try this quick and delicious Overnight Oats recipe on for size!
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A Look at 4 Food Myths
Salt. Butter. Red meat. Protein rich diets. Find out which of these are harmful to the body, and which aren't so bad.
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Best Ice Creams to Eat for a Jacked & Shredded Physique
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!
35.6K Reads 6 Comments
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Want great abs? Desperate for a shredded six pack? Tom Venuto shares his ab secrets, and provides specific workout plans and nutritional guidance.
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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.
325.9K Reads 193 Comments
Lean Bulking Machine: Maximize Lean Muscle Growth & Minimize Fat Gains
Pack on muscle mass without adding unwanted fat. This lean bulking feature helps you to determine daily calorie needs and provides a sample meal plan.
134.1K Reads 9 Comments
How to Diet to Get Visible Abs
You want abs & you already know that nutrition is an important part to getting them, but where should you start? Check out this visible abs diet guide.
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[Video] What Bodybuilders Eat for Breakfast w/ Chris Bumstead
MHP athlete, Chris Bumstead, is the latest bodybuilder inducted into the Muscle & Strength Breakfast Club. Learn how to make Cbum's favorite breakfast meal!
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The Carb Cycling Diet Plan Guide
Learn everything you need to know before starting the Carb Cycling Diet plan including it's history, guidelines & components, & all the science behind it.
220.6K Reads 20 Comments
The Gluten Free Diet Plan Guide
Learn everything you need to know before starting the Gluten Free Diet plan including it's history, guidelines & components, & all the science behind it.
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Rapid Backload Peaking: Carbs, Water, and Sodium
Get absolutely shredded for your upcoming contest by following this peaking approach designed by top natural bodybuilder and trainer Cliff Wilson.
60.3K Reads 9 Comments
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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