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My philosophy on carbs can be explained by two sentences, which might seem somewhat contradictory at first: There are no essential carbohydrates. Carbs are a tool to create specific physiological responses in the body. In nutrition, "essential" means that you must ingest something in your...

There are countless articles on the Internet about "The Best Diet For Abs." But, there is very little out there about the best diet for the most important part of your entire being... Your brain! Lucky for us, living a healthy life is not only good for abs, but also very good for your brain...

by Arielle Weg Whether you regularly partake in meatless Monday, live a flexitarian lifestyle, or ditched meat years ago, you’ve probably struggled with getting enough protein in your diet. But what’s the big deal with protein anyway? A couple of things, actually. For one, protein is essential...

Do you pay attention to the amount of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fats you eat each day? What about the ratio in which you eat them? Learn more about Omega fats! Marketers want us to buy their products and supplements. Essential fatty acids, as their name suggests, are essential, making them marketing...

Everyone talks about it. In gyms, magazines, bodybuilding forums and health food shops they're all talking about it. So what's all the fuss about protein? Everyone who uses weights has heard about the food group called; protein, but most just think that if they have a protein drink in the day...

Have you ever been reading a bodybuilding magazine or article and come across a term you have never heard of!? We've all been there. The M&S bodybuilding glossary, supplement glossary and acronym list explains what these terms mean. Have you heard a term that doesn't appear on this list, or...

You are selling your results short by not giving your body all the nutrients it needs. I am talking specifically about the nutrients that are “essential” to the body. Essential nutrients are nutrients that the body cannot make and therefore must be obtained through the diet. Concerning the...

You are selling your results short by not giving your body all the nutrients it needs. I am talking specifically about the nutrients that are “essential” to the body. Essential nutrients are nutrients that the body cannot make and therefore must be obtained through the diet. Concerning the...

You are selling your results short by not giving your body all the nutrients it needs. I am talking specifically about the nutrients that are “essential” to the body. Essential nutrients are nutrients that the body cannot make and therefore must be obtained through the diet. Concerning the...

I can remember hearing about Mark Mcguire smashing the home run record and he owed it all to “androstene” (at least so we thought). So my friends and I all jumped on Andro poppers by Pinnacle nutrition and chewed them up like Tic Tacs, hahaha. Of course there was always protein powder and...

Plant-based diets have become more popular in the fitness industry in recent years, and one of the biggest names has just joined that trend. David Laid, a popular bodybuilder with more than 1 million Instagram followers, recently announced he’s gone vegan — and that he likes it. “About a month...

aminos.jpg When combined with a clean diet and a rigorous training program, a well-rounded supplement regimen can truly take your gains to the next level. This you know. What you may not know, however, is that some supps are effective, and others are basically worthless. Take branched-chain...