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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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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.
NPC Fitness competitor and trainer Nichole Ohrablo talks about her Vegan lifestyle. Anyone can benefit from including vegan food sources in their diet!
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.
Nichole Ohrablo talks about great vegan protein sources in part 2 of a 3 part series. In this episode Nichole discusses Vegan supplements.
There's a lot of myths when it comes to plant-based diets. In this article, we touch on 6 of the most commonly believed ones and bust them.
Interested in trying a Ketogenic diet? Or maybe you're of the mindset it's the worst diet out there. Regardless, here are 3 things you can learn from Keto!
How much water should you be drinking? Bodybuilder Joe Ohrablo also talks about his supplement stack, and explores the value of doing push ups.
![[Video] What Bodybuilders Eat for Dinner w/ Johnnie O Jackson](https://cdn.muscleandstrength.com/sites/default/files/field/feature-image/videos/johnnie-jackson-dinner.jpg)
We join IFBB Pro & GASP athlete Johnnie O Jackson as he shares with us a couple of tips on how he likes to prep his potatoes and grill his steak for dinner.
In this video, IFBB Pro Antoine Vaillant joins us for a segment of "What Pro Bodybuilders Eat for Breakfast". See how he starts his day off!
Team Universal athlete Jamie Collins shows us how to shop for gains on a lean budget in her episode of the popular series "Fit for Fifty". Check it out!
We follow Whitney Reid as he drops his bodyfat from 12% to 6% in just 8 weeks to get ready for a photo shoot! Each video in this 8 part series will detail Whitney's diet plan, training and supplements.
Sean Sullivan continues his look at the alternative dieting approach, and discusses the theory and application of the reverse pyramid diet.
We follow Team ALLMAX athlete, Pham Flexx, as he goes and gets a cheat meal at MOD Pizza and Marble Slab. Check out what meals he gets at each location!
Early research on gut health points to some surprising findings. See how improving your gut health could lower your risk for diabetes, obesity, and other diseases.
NPC Fitness competitor & trainer Nichole Ohrablo shows you how to make your own simple fruit and veggie wash for a fraction of the purchase price.
These 3 Chipotle orders will keep you on the right track when it comes to your goals & won't wreck your waistline. Check them out and add them to your orders!
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!
Boost your muscle building efforts with these detailed eating plans for hardgainers by Nick Ludlow. Included are sample diets ranging from 3,000 to 4,500 calories per day.
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.
Most of us are dialed in and meal prepping every week - but is it actually healthy to eat the same meals each and every day? Read on to learn more.
If you're not seeing results, stop making excuses and start making changes to your diet right now. No cleanses, juice fasts, or carbophobia needed.
NPC Fitness competitor & trainer Nichole Ohrablo talks about the importance of nutrition for the woman just starting out on a training routine.
![[Video] What Bodybuilders Eat for Breakfast w/ Logan Franklin](https://cdn.muscleandstrength.com/sites/default/files/field/feature-image/videos/logan-franklin-breakfast.jpg)
IFBB Pro and MHP athlete, Logan Franklin, joins the M&S Breakfast Club in this episode of "What Pro Bodybuilders Eat for Breakfast". Check out what he eats!
Jim Brewster tells you how to maximize your body's anabolic hormones with the right nutrition, supplements and training intensity.
![[Video] Full Day of Eating w/ Regan Grimes](https://cdn.muscleandstrength.com/sites/default/files/field/feature-image/videos/regan-grimes-full-day-of-eating.jpg)
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.
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.
It's one of the most common questions in the fitness realm, should you be cutting or should you be bulking? Read on to learn which strategy is best for you.
We follow Whitney Reid as he drops his bodyfat from 12% to 6% in just 8 weeks to get ready for a photo shoot! Each video in this 8 part series will detail Whitney's diet plan, training and supplements.
Forget off-season bulking cycles! Dustin Elliot explains exactly how to add muscle mass without adding much fat.
![[Video] What Pro Bodybuilders Eat For Lunch with Johnnie O. Jackson](https://cdn.muscleandstrength.com/sites/default/files/field/feature-image/videos/johnnie-o-jackson-breakfast_0.jpg)
Johnnie Jackson, invites us into his home for this episode of "What's for Lunch?" Check out how his high protein meal and give it a try for yourself.
There are many myths surrounding the topic of post workout nutrition. Read this article to figure out if the top four myths are fact or fiction!
Tip # 2 - The importance of healthy fats in your diet. Fats are essential in hormone production and are a great source of energy. Get your fat on!
If you're a vegan looking to build muscle through a solid weight lifting routine, you'll make sure to read these 6 important vegan weightlifter tips.
If you want to set yourself up for dietary success, you better have these 4 pillars in place. Learn more about what is truly important when it comes to diet!
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.
![[Video] What Fitness Pros Eat For Breakfast with PhamFlexx](https://cdn.muscleandstrength.com/sites/default/files/field/feature-image/videos/phamflexx-breakfast.jpg)
PhamFlexx joins the popular Muscle & Strength series, "What Pros Eat for Breakfast". Follow along as Pham makes one of his personal favorite breakfasts.
