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  1. 01dragonslayer

    BCAAs Might Be The Best Supplement You’re Not Taking

    More research has been emerging on the many benefits of branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs), and most of the news is good. BCAAs are important amino acids and are the main drivers for promoting protein synthesis. There are several BCAAs, but of particular interest are leucine, isoleucine, and...
  2. 01dragonslayer

    Hydro Whey Vs. Whey Isolate Vs. Casein Protein: What’s the Best Option?

    Over the course of your bodybuilding journey, you have been told consuming the right amount of protein per day is important to build muscles. However, protein is among the most costly of the macros and is the hardest to find naturally. Therefore, most bodybuilders resort to using protein powder...
  3. 01dragonslayer

    Protein Powder 101: Different Types and How to Choose

    Are you looking to boost your fitness, support muscle recovery, or enhance your daily nutrition? Protein powder might be the answer you’ve been searching for! Protein powder is an invaluable tool in a bodybuilder’s arsenal, offering many benefits that can enhance your performance, promote...
  4. 01dragonslayer

    Figuring Out Proper Portion Sizes

    The most challenging thing you will face when it comes to counting macros is figuring out the proper portion sizes when you’re eating out. It’s nice, in the comforts of your own home, to weigh, measure and prep your food to the exact specifications necessary. Unfortunatly, it won’t always work...
  5. 01dragonslayer

    Why Most Diets Fail

    It’s a common observation that most diets fail, but the reason they fail isn’t about the weight loss. In fact, most diets are successful in that regard if the dieter has any degree of discipline and motivation. The reason most diets fail is that the dieter fails to keep the weight off. You can...
  6. 01dragonslayer

    How to Banish Belly Fat

    The eating basics for getting rid of a bulging belly are simple (unless you’re pregnant, in which case you’ll have to put up with your bulge for a while). According to the November ’12 Better Nutrition, “The key to trimming belly fat is to replace the processed carbs, including alcohol, in your...
  7. 01dragonslayer

    Bodyfat, Anabolism and Insulin

    Insulin is best known for its effects on carbohydrate and fat metabolism. Simply put, it acts as a storage hormone, increasing the body’s energy stores in the form of triglyceride, or fat, stored in fat cells, and glucose stored in liver and muscles. Insulin is a polypeptide hormone composed of...
  8. 01dragonslayer

    Arnold’s Legendary Diet and Workout Plan

    Do you want to look like Arnold or be fit him, but don’t know where to start? You are at the right place. It’s been many years since Arnold Schwarzenegger was regarded as one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time and the winner of seven Mr. Olympia titles yet his workout plan and diet are...
  9. 01dragonslayer

    How To Recover From Anything

    Trip your anabolic ignition switch with the right nutritional choices after a workout By George L. Redmon PhD All of the body’s important recovery and adaptive processes require specific nutrients to proceed optimally. For this reason, the period immediately following a workout is the most...
  10. EG News

    The 5 Best Nutritious and Delicious Foods You Should Start Eating Now

    Inquisitive, open and adventurous is not how it’s best to describe the eating habits of most men. The idea of eating something different ends up being a little more than using ground turkey instead of beef for a batch of burgers or opting to top breakfast oatmeal with raspberries instead of...
  11. 01dragonslayer

    The Enzymatic Storm

    Create and govern the perfect anabolic environment with this little-known supplement At Labrada Nutrition, we feel that these systemic enzymes offer bodybuilders a real quantum leap for greater muscular development. They reduce inflammation and soreness after training, and they increase your...
  12. 01dragonslayer

    Post-Workout Fat Loss

    Powerlifters and mass monsters should mix their post-workout whey protein with a hefty dose of fast-acting carbs, but a recent study seems to indicate that if you’re trying to get lean, you should leave the sugar out. Research published in the Journal Of The International Society Of Sports...
  13. 01dragonslayer

    Don’t Fear P.M. Protein

    Slamming a casein protein shake before bed is an old bodybuilding strategy when you’re trying to add muscle. New evidence suggests it won’t hurt you when you’re trying to lean out either. In a study published in the journal Nutrients, two groups of overweight subjects consumed a beverage 30...
  14. 01dragonslayer

    More Reasons for More Protein

    A list of the unheralded benefits associated with protein you may have never heard of. By Sarah Butcher Proteins are one of the primary building blocks of a viable and healthy diet that’s essential for building muscle, but you already knew that. Regardless, there are a lot of other reasons...
  15. EG News

    The 11 Best High-Protein Foods, According to a Dietitian

    If you are focused on supporting your muscle growth, feeling satisfied after eating a meal, maintaining stronger bones and powering up your immune health, then protein needs to be a part of your plate. In a nutshell, eating adequate amounts of protein is critical when it comes to supporting your...
  16. 01dragonslayer

    The Best of Both Worlds: Vegetarian Bodybuilders

    When it comes to bodybuilding, the need to eat protein meals cannot be stressed enough. This wouldn’t be an issue for many people as they can source their protein from different food sources, both plant and animal sources. Many people already love meat and fish, so their body system is...
  17. 01dragonslayer

    Spring Cleaning: Ultimate Cutting Diet Plan

    Are you ready to cut some body fat while maintaining muscle mass? Well, if that’s the case, this cutting diet plan is perfect for your needs. When you think of losing fat, you imagine yourself on a treadmill or spending hours at the gym. The truth is that exercise isn’t the only way to lose...
  18. 01dragonslayer

    Hydro Whey Vs. Whey Isolate Vs. Casein Protein: What’s the Best Option?

    Over the course of your bodybuilding journey, you have been told consuming the right amount of protein per day is important to build muscles. However, protein is among the most costly of the macros and is the hardest to find naturally. Therefore, most bodybuilders resort to using protein powder...
  19. EG News

    Top 15 Best Chocolate Products To Sweeten Your Diet

    The Mayans touted it as the “Food of the Gods” which should be enough reason to make chocolate products a dietary staple. And this time of year when cupid once again comes a calling, the appetite for chocolate is understandably heightened even if it is a cliché gift. Great news for chocolate...
  20. 01dragonslayer

    Ditch the Milk and Go Milk Free

    Bodybuilders have long been told that milk is a must for building muscle. But is this the case? The answer is NO! Milk, especially raw milk, contains lactose, a carbohydrate that can cause digestive problems such as cramps, diarrhea, and even bloating. In fact, many bodybuilders who consume...
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