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In many ways, a trip to the grocery store is where your diet is going to either go well or go off the rails. With thousands of packaged foods available to anyone who ventures into any supermarket, it’s vital to be more informed about which ones are better for you and which are nutritional duds...

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...

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...

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...

by Anika Nayak To maintain healthy blood, one nutrient is key: iron. However, many of us don’t get enough of it. In fact, research suggests that over 10 million people in the United States are iron deficient. “Iron is a key mineral that interacts with proteins, enzymes, and many other compounds...

Protein Pop Quiz: Which one of these proteins is the best? A) 18g protein per serving B) 25g protein per serving C) 33g protein per serving Think it’s C? It’s actually a trick question (sorry). Every company brags on their label about how much protein is in their product. The truth is, you...

If you're serious about dialing in your nutrition for your goals, you need a full arsenal of foods to choose from! Especially if you are practicing carb-cycling or tracking your macros, having lots of low-carb choices is extra important. And if you're doing the keto diet, they're essential...

Hate counting calories? Here's an easier system that gives you foolproof tools you can't lose. Counting calories can be a tedious, time-consuming, and potentially obsessive restraint on one’s life. Weighing foods, measuring a cup of this or a tablespoon of that, and updating calorie counting...

If even the thought of exotic animal meat has you turning your nose up then you are missing some of the very best benefits it has to offer. The familiar beef, chicken and turkey fare has their place in your muscle-building diet, but stepping outside of your comfort zone and at least giving...

Perhaps the only excuse used for not getting in shape as much as the classic “I don’t have time to work out” is the cost of food and supplements and living on a tight budget. The 10 meals below will put an end to that excuse. Each healthy meal details protein, carbs, and fats, plus the cost per...

We’ve all been there: after enjoying a quick snack, we check the nutrition label only to learn we’ve just eaten two, three or even four servings when we thought we were having one. Our food industry tends to double, triple or even supersize servings and restaurants are notorious for putting way...

Even if you love to cook, packing lunch can be tricky since it requires coming up with meals that will pack, travel, reheat well — and, of course, you’ll look forward to. However, with some consistent practice, nailing that weekly lunch prep can become second nature. To whip your lunch game...

Ever wonder how much protein your are actually getting in a single scoop of your favorite supplemental whey protein. Well there is a formula to find this out how much you ARE getting and how much is crap fillers. Its very simple. Say one scoop has 25g of protein per the label claim. You take...

IF YOU WANT TO GET BIG, YOU HAVE T0 EAT BIG But that doesn't mean visiting the nearest fast-food drive-through. No, because you have to eat smart. You need protein, healthy fats, the right kinds of carbs, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, antioxidants - and you need them in the proper amounts...

Paleo Cinnamon Coconut Pancakes Description These pancakes are both paleo and ultra low carb. They are excellent topped with extra cinnamon, maple syrup, honey, or a little grassfed butter. Enjoy! Ingredients 1 large Egg 2 large Egg White 1/2...

Who's used it ??? Would like to know experience with it, good , bad , ??? I also know that the serving size is way too much for me, Ill be incorporating it throughout the day, and serving will be at a smaller amount !!! Russian Bear 5000 Weight Gainer is the premier product for bodybuilders...