grams

To maximize your efforts in the gym you need to eat properly. Many trainees make the huge mistake of going gonzo with the weights, but eating like a ten year old girl. This won't cut it. To get big, you have to eat big, and eat smart. Another cornerstone of the muscle building puzzle is proper...

Macronutrient is a bucket term for the three types of nutrients that make up the bulk of what we eat: carbohydrates, fat and protein. Our bodies require ample amounts of each to function properly. On the other hand, alcohol also provides calories (7 calories per gram), but it’s not considered a...

Whether or not you track food or count macros, it’s no secret getting adequate protein is key to satisfying meals and overall health. You’ve also likely heard it’s important to include it at every meal — skimping on protein all day long and then capping things off with a giant piece of meat for...

Protein is crucial for healthy weight loss, building muscle and controlling hunger, and thanks to the buzz around low-carb, high-protein diets like Whole30 and Paleo, it can feel like protein is king. But, for all the good protein does, it is possible to overdo the macro. WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU...

Low-carb and low-sugar have overtaken low-fat in popularity, according to Google trends for the past decade. Today, you know too much sugar won’t do any favors for your physical or mental health. And fruit, often touted as nature’s candy, can be first on the chopping block. Here, a look at three...

There are only three macronutrients, yet one of them continues to befuddle nearly everyone. You know which one: To carb or not to carb, that is the question. Depending on who you ask, carbohydrates are either a fantastic energy source or the macro most responsible for making us fat. A must-have...

The Ultimate Insulin Protocol By: Mike Arnold Insulin….the peptide everyone wants to know about, but which few are willing to include in their programs. Inevitably, should one inquire how to use this drug, the forthcoming responses almost always come in the way of well meaning admonitions...

Now that high-fat or high-protein diets are popular, it may seem like you have carte blanche to load up on red meat. However, regardless of what type of eating plan you’re following, red meat is still higher in saturated fat compared to leaner cuts. And while not all experts agree that saturated...

Most trendy diets share a list of off-limit foods, which can range from beans and dairy to whole grains and sugar. However, there are some foods considered so nutritious they make practically any approved list. Thinking in those terms can be more helpful for reaching health goals. “Thinking...

Most dietitians will tell you that, generally speaking, it?s easy to get enough protein from whole foods alone. But sometimes ? if you?re struggling to meet your protein needs on a plant-based diet, trying to build more muscle or are crunched for time, protein drinks offer a handy solution...

4 Big Protein Mysteries Finally Solved Answers To All Your Protein Questions by TC Luoma | 04/10/20 Protein is always a hot topic in weight lifting and bodybuilding, but most of the articles or discussions about it center solely on how much to ingest. Rarely, if ever, have I seen an article...

Got some Fit PB Organic peanut butter powder 70 calories for 8 grams protein Mix that with half scoop of whey, little water and man I tell you peanut butter goodness, hi protein low calories SO YUMMY

The following is a “healthy food hot list” that give you the biggest nutritional bang for your caloric buck, as well as decrease your risk for cancer, diabetes and heart disease. Along with each description is a suggestion as to how to incorporate these power-foods into your diet. FRUITS 01...

4 Big Protein Mysteries Finally Solved Answers To All Your Protein Questions by TC Luoma | 04/10/20 Protein is always a hot topic in weight lifting and bodybuilding, but most of the articles or discussions about it center solely on how much to ingest. Rarely, if ever, have I seen an article...

Da-ga/4zevar/julpho / Shutterstock Few meals are as delicious and indulgent as a heaping pile of pasta covered in sauce. Unfortunately, too many bowls of this classic carb can do a number on your waistline. Just one 2 oz. serving of wheat pasta packs more than 40 grams of carbs, making it a...

[Unable to locally host - Direct Link 4 Security]:https://cdn-ami-drupal.heartyhosting.com/sites/muscleandfitness.com/files/styles/full_node_image_1090x614/public/media/milk-mustache-926547210.jpg?itok=S-IBK5VM&timestamp=1553093453 PeopleImages / Getty In recent years, there has been a growing...

[Unable to locally host - Direct Link 4 Security]:https://cdn-ami-drupal.heartyhosting.com/sites/muscleandfitness.com/files/styles/full_node_image_1090x614/public/media/peanut-butter-bread-1109.jpg?itok=Ub3djOtV&timestamp=1524840315 cgering / Getty THE QUESTION: I have a busy schedule and find...

EAT TO GROW What if I told you your success or failure in the gym has very little to do with what you do in the gym. You would probably look at me like I was crazy. Guess what, nutrition is by far the most important factor to making progress on any fitness program. Why have the so called...

Sample 4500 Calorie Bulker Diet Menu Heres a sample of a 4500 calorie lean bulking diet..Eating this many calories isnt easy for many so its gonna take getting used to.Also,you can re-arrange the meals to suit your workout schedule. What do you guys think? Questions/Comments? What...

Boost Your Workouts With Chocolate Posted on: Wednesday, December 23rd 2015 Written By: Margie King, Health Coach Dark chocolate is famous for its heart health benefits. Now British researchers find it also improves exercise performance in cyclists.[i] The researchers recruited nine young...