eating

by K. Aleisha Fetters, C.S.C.S. Nutrition experts used to debate whether you should eat three big meals or five little ones per day. (Okay, maybe they’re still debating it…) But another foodie fight has recently stolen the spotlight: fasting. As in eating just one meal per day on some days—if...

by Lauren Del Turco, CPT To say the paleo diet has gotten a lot of attention over the past few years would be an understatement. The trendy eating philosophy suggests we eat like our cavemen ancestors once did, loading up on grass-fed animal proteins, eggs, seafood, veggies, fruit, and nuts and...

by Lauren Del Turco, CPT We all strive to eat a balanced diet—but figuring out what that ‘balance’ actually looks like? Not so simple. That’s where the ‘80/20 rule’ comes in. The popular eating philosophy brings some much-needed structure to healthy eating, which can so often be hard enough to...

by Kelsey Butler You may not be able to jet off to Italy or the Spanish coast whenever your heart desires, but that doesn’t mean you can’t eat like you’re in the Mediterranean every day. In fact, nailing the region’s style of eating doesn’t require any travel at all. You just have to make sure...

by Maggie Ethridge Carbs sometimes—ok, almost always—get a bad rap. With more and more people trying low- and no-carb diets (hello, keto), it’s no wonder dieters get a little mixed up about this mighty macro. But here’s the thing: Carbs aren’t the enemy! In fact, eliminating them altogether...

by Dr. Joshua Axe, D.N.M., D.C., C.N.S. Perhaps the two hottest diet trends on the face of the planet right now are keto and intermittent fasting. But should you be doing the two of them together? In a word, yes. Here’s your guide to combining the powers of a ketogenic diet and intermittent...

by Emily Shiffer With over nine million tags on Instagram, #keto has singlehandedly put butter back in our good graces. But does the diet really mean free reign to eat bacon and cheese whenever you want? Not really. Here’s everything you need to know about what’s come to be known as ‘dirty...

by Perri O. Blumberg The fall of carbs and rise of keto throughout the past few years has seemingly everyone opting for cauliflower pizza crust and swapping their usual Chipotle burrito for the new Keto Bowl. However, today’s popular low-carb and keto diet trends have many a health-conscious...

by Lauren Bedosky It’s an all-too-familiar scenario: An hour after eating breakfast (or lunch, or dinner), you find yourself still hungry. Not only is this urge to eat again annoying—but feeling like you need to follow up your latest meal with more food can indicate that something is off with...

by Perri O. Blumberg Low-carb diets have gone mainstream (again), as you may have already noticed through social media algorithms and Amazon’s rankings of trending cookbooks. In fact, the fever is approaching an all-time high, with low-carb cereals, brownies, and even pastries becoming Instagram...

by Jacob Green, M.S., R.D., C.I.S.S.N. The fitness world might have you believe that lifting weights is all it takes to build muscle. And make no mistake, you will put on some muscle with a regular lifting routine. However, your gains might not nearly be what you expected. When the number on the...

I read all the time here at musclemecca about mass. No matter what else you do you also have to eat to gain muscle mass! Eating to Gain Mass By Anthony Ellis This is usually the forgotten element of most mass programs. Food. The truth is, no one will gain muscle without food. It seems so...

Eating is a very pleasurable thing for most of us, but for bodybuilders - it's their JOB! Nobody enjoys tossing down 12 or 18 egg whites for breakfast, let's be honest. Nobody enjoys the taste of chicken off the Foreman grill, by the pound. And how many whey shakes can we toss down each day...

Nutrition and Supplementation The importance of food and a solid eating plan or approach can’t be understated. Hard training much be backed by quality nutrition and proper intake. Without the proper nutrients or calories, you will limit your body’s ability to repair and strength muscle and...

This Guide Teaches You: About the 5 stages of puberty, and how you should train during each. What equipment is required to build a quality amount of muscle mass. Which barbell and dumbbell exercises are the best choices. What proper expectations are, and how much muscle you should be building...

Your body has to balance between creating and breaking down muscle tissue. When you eat protein and weight train, your body produces new proteins. When you rest and digest your food, your body breaks down and removes damaged proteins. The overall ratio of this daily cycle determines your overall...

We all have our reasons on why we want to lose that extra fat we are carrying around. It could be for a special event or vacation, that dream summer body you’ve always wanted, or just feel better about your own body. Here are some steps on how to reach that goal and how FlexPro Meals can help...

By Paul Carter Recently, I didn't eat any food for 60 hours. Like, in a row. I know what you're thinking. So much gains lost. Many catabolisms. Years ago, I would have been right there with you. In fact, I used to call intermittent fasting "intermittent starving." I thought it was the dumbest...

Which intermittent-fasting diet is the best choice for your fitness goals? Here's a rundown of the major IF schedules Intermittent fasting has been a popular weight-loss trend for years. It is an easy way to train your body to go longer periods without food, and it can be done in many ways...

News headlines a few weeks back grabbed readers attention with clickbait titles like, “bodybuilder” dies from eating too much protein,” and of course, the title of this article. So, Can Too Much Protein Kill You? ABSOLUTELY NOT! Unless you have a genetic disorder that prevents you from...