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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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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.
Nutrient timing isn't dead and you probably should stop basing your daily diet on percentages. The latest research shows that you might be causing yourself undue anxiety.
Branch Warren helps us pilot our first episode of What Pro Bodybuilders Eat at Restaurants. Watch the video to see Branch's massive post-workout order!
Do you keep failing at maintaining a proper diet? You're likely falling victim to one of these 7 reasons diets fail. Learn how to fix it & get back on track!
Learn why you should be getting the right amounts of essential fats to maximize muscle growth and fat loss.
In this video, we follow Beast Sports athlete Brandon Hendrickson as he eats a typical day’s worth of food while prepping for the 2018 Mr. Olympia.
In this episode of One Minute Tips, Cliff talks about diet, the importance of overall food intake and what foods can help you reach your goals.
Muscle & Strength joins IFBB Pro, Steve Laureus, during his offseason to see what he's eating to grow in the classic bodybuilding division. Check it out!
While visiting the Muscle & Strength Headquarters, GAT Athlete Sadik Hadzovic took us through a simple and effective protein pancake recipe using GAT whey!
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.
![[Video] Grocery Shopping with Men's Physique Champion Brandon Hendrickson](https://cdn.muscleandstrength.com/sites/default/files/field/feature-image/videos/brandon-hendrickson-grocery-shopping.jpg)
Brandon Hendrickson takes us through his local Whole Foods and tells us the food options he typically picks up for his weekly trip to the grocery store.
To really see results, you need to take your diet seriously. The Cut Like Cutler grocery list, meal plan, and supplement guidelines make cutting easy.
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IFBB Pro and MHP athlete, Victor Martinez, takes us through his grocery shopping checklist for whenever he's on the road traveling. See what he buys!
USN Athlete Ryan Terry visited M&S a few days after his win at the 2017 Arnold Classic. In this video, Ryan helps us understand protein sources and timing.
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!
Achieving your goals can be hard if you're on a budget. Get a better idea on how to shop to build muscle with these grocery shopping lists & sample meal plans.
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.
Kurt Weidner shares the most beneficial sources for his macronutrients. Kurt doesn't look like he does from eating bologna and French fries!
There are many different forms of elimination diets and reasons why one would opt for one. Learn more about what elimination diets are in this article.
Could chocolate be the boost you need to make new gains? Learn more about the benefits of dark chocolate and how it can be used to promote muscle growth!
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.
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.
If you've bought into all the buzz surrounding intermittent fasting, you better ensure you know all the basics before starting the diet. Read on!
Eating healthy can be tough at college but at the same time you want to be able to enjoy yourself and have some fun while keeping up with your physique. Here's a simple guide to help you do both.
Kurt Weidner brings you his 7 Meal Plan. This is Meal #2: Consisting of Chicken Breast, Hummus, Broccoli, Oatmeal and Sweet Potatoes.
Steve Laureus joins us for our second episode of What Pro Bodybuilders Eat at Restaurants. Watch the video to see what Steve orders for his post-workout meal!
When Chris arrived to the M&S HQ the first thing he asked to do was to head to the store to get some food! Check out which foods Chris chooses to eat!
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.
Salt. Butter. Red meat. Protein rich diets. Find out which of these are harmful to the body, and which aren't so bad.
Join 4x World's Strongest Man and Team Redcon1 athlete, Brian Shaw, as he takes us on his typical grocery run at Costco and explains what he buys.
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.
Meal #4: Consisting of Red Meat, Quinoa, Broccoli, and Oatmeal. This is a pre-workout meal sufficient enough to get you through the most grueling of workouts!
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IFBB Pro and Primeval Labs athlete, Regan Grimes, joins us again for another episode of Full Day of Eating. Unlike last time though, he's on prep.
Eating on the run can be difficult for a dedicated bodybuilder. Learn which fast food meals are the best, and which fast food restaurants you should avoid.
Steven Cao takes us through the drive thru at Pollo Tropical and Dunkin' Donuts to show us how to eat clean when on the go and in need of food for fuel.
Is your diet stuck in the past? If you're ready to see big results, it's time to adopt the new commandments of modern nutrition.
Meal #6: A Tuna Wrap with Hummus and Spinach. Tuna is rich in protein and cheap and great for building lean muscle. Include hummus for a tasty boost of healthy fats!
IFBB Pro and Nutrex Research Athlete, Errol Moore, takes us to Oh My Burger to get one of their award-winning burgers for his cheat meal.
Concerned about your testosterone levels dropping as you age? These 13 foods are scientifically proven to aid in testosterone production and maintenance.
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.
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!
In our first episode of "What's for Lunch", we join 4 time World's Strongest Man Brian Shaw in his kitchen as he cooks some bison, rice, and carrots.
Kurt's recipe for healthy burritos; an example of what Kurt would enjoy as break in his nutritional routine. They still pack a mean nutritional punch!
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In this episode of What Pro Bodybuilders Eat for Dinner Redcon1 athlete and IFBB Pro, Antoine Vaillant, shows us what he eats... for dinner!
What is the Glycemic Index? Is it useful for lifters? Or is it an outdated resource? Read this article to learn the answer to those questions and more!
Stagger your alories and help your body lose fat and gain muscle at the same time. A zig zag diet approach is a proven and effective way to avoid ruts.
Kaged Muscle athlete & IFBB Pro, Fouad Abiad, shows us how he eats to grow during the off-season. Join along as he cooks up some of his favorite bulking meals.
Quit overthinking lunch and try these 7 easy recipes that were designed to deliver a whopping dose of protein while still pleasing your taste buds.
Kurt Weidner shares his recipe for healthy egg white oats and blueberry muffins. This nutritious recipe is quick and can be easily changed to meet needs.
![[Video] What Bodybuilders Eat at Restaurants w/ Antoine Vaillant](https://cdn.muscleandstrength.com/sites/default/files/field/feature-image/videos/antoine-vaillant-restaurant.jpg)
IFBB Pros and Redcon1 athletes, Antoine Vaillant and Quinton Eriya, join us for an episode of What Pro Bodybuilders Eat at Restaurants.
