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Whether you’re filling up mid-road trip or taking a quick break to pick up lunch, fast-casual restaurants are a convenient alternative to fast food and packed lunches. While many restaurants are making an effort to provide health-conscious options, smart choices remain tricky with high-sodium...

“Cut the carbs, bring on the fat.” That’s been the diet battle cry of late with the rise in popularity of the ketogenic diet. But you don’t have to go zero to keto — the low-carb, high-fat (LCHF) diet can yield similar benefits and is a less restrictive eating plan. The LCHF diet “moves away...

So going to start having to workout at around 5-5:30 am every day due to work changes, mid day and end of day is out. Anyone into early morning workouts and what do you eat pre and post? I am having some issues eating a bunch at 4 am, just looking for any advice. Thanks in Advance

It’s important to pay attention to hunger signals regardless of the type of diet you follow. If you’re following a low-carb diet and find you are constantly hungry or suffer from low energy levels, there could be several explanations. Here, a look at four common culprits and how to solve them...

Sugar. It’s an ingredient long demonized by physique-conscious athletes, but is it always as bad as it’s made out to be? After all, you’ll find added sugars on nutrition labels for everything from sports drinks to energy gels and protein bars, all of which are geared toward athletes. While...

Insulin – Common Misconceptions and Frequently asked Questions by Mike Arnold Despite its relative simplicity and even though it has been in widespread use for over 20 years, insulin continues to be one of the most hotly debated and misunderstood topics in bodybuilding. Given the wealth of...

Protein isn’t the only thing you need to gain muscle mass; carbs are a necessity, too. Yes, we’re encouraging you to eat carbs—in case you haven’t gotten the memo by now, there’s nothing to fear when it comes to this macronutrient (sorry keto enthusiasts). Protein intake after a rigorous...

You’re never going to look the way you want if your diet isn’t in check. That’s just a fact, and the first step to mastering your nutrition is to figure out how many calories to eat. Then, you can start figuring out how much of each macronutrient (protein, carbs, and fats) to consume. You know...

Even the most casual bodybuilder knows a little something about “protein timing” — but if you’re in need of a quick refresher, it refers to the distribution of protein throughout the day, and before/after training sessions, for optimal muscle protein synthesis. There are different studies and...

For many dieters, cutting carbs is a dreaded step to take in their quest for a leaner physique. It’s not the only way to get the job done, but countless gym rats swear by carb cutting as summer comes around. Fortunately, eating veggies and cutting carbs has never been easier or more satisfying...

Killing Keto Why Gains Require Carbs and More Protein by Eric Bach | Killing-keto Tags: Dietary Myth Busting The ketogenic diet (keto) has many potential benefits ranging from preventing epileptic seizures to potentially "starving" cancer cells. Unfortunately, when it comes to transforming...

This lock down has me eating comfort foods and boredom eating. Oats 3-4 bowls a day with spices and protein powder/berries Not a bad comfort food, calories not really hi daily but DAMN carbs sure holding the water!

POST-WORKOUT NUTRITION: WHAT SHOULD YOU BE TAKING AFTER A HARD WORKOUT? Post-Workout Nutrition: What Should You Be Taking After a Hard Workout? The Guerrilla Chemist, Chief Science Officer-Blackstone Labs, MS Organic and Biochemistry You just finished a brutal workout. You trained...

andresr / Getty Every athlete knows that sleep is a key aspect of recovery, but how many people actually get a perfect night's rest? According to the National Institutes of Health, about 30 percent of Americans complain about sleep, and 10 percent have symptoms that align with insomnia. There...

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View this post on Instagram Day 9 and feelin’... like I can’t wait for Day 10. Who’s still with us? @arod #10DayChallenge #NoSugarNoCarbs @niyamasol #niyamasol #jloxniyamasol A post shared by Jennifer Lopez (@jlo) on Jan 29, 2019 at 2:23pm PST This past week, Jennifer Lopez finished her...

Please help a carb addict to follow a keto diet. What should I avoid and whst can I eat?

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L: imagenavi / R: whitewish / Getty While the cubed raw fish dish poke has been a staple in Hawaii for decades, it has only recently infiltrated the rest of the country—via customizable poke bowls. But is this trendy specialty a better choice than a spicy tuna roll? That depends, according to...