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While most fitness-minded guys obsess about protein, we ignore fiber—at our peril. Eating enough roughage is incredibly important. There is little to debate about that, despite what the hardcore carnivore crowd will tell you. In a recent and comprehensive Lancet study of previous research...

In fitness, there are constant discussions, myths and arguments surrounding flexible dieting. Everybody has an opinion on macronutrient intake, sources of each and of course, whether something should be consumed or not given its calorie content. As we all know, the primary goal of your average...

Let's talk fiber. Do we really need as much as doctors claim? If so, how much? Can we get too much? Will it prevent cancer? Are grass-fed steak and whole eggs good sources of fiber? How the heck do I get rid of this constipation? This is just a sampling of the many questions I get regarding...

I thought this was an interesting article for you all. Yes, vitamins are important for bodybuilding, bodybuilders and everyone else! Beyond Macronutrients and the Importance of Vitamin Supplements By Jim Duffy Most healthy eaters are familiar with the three macronutrients that garner the most...

When cutting down, especially for a bodybuilding contest, hunger pangs can be unbearable at times. In turn, everyday tasks become daunting, stress increases, and sleeping is highly difficult. For the majority of those on a low-carb/low-calorie diet, some hunger will be inevitable, but it doesn’t...

TUDCA is a water soluble bile acid. It shows great potency in treating cholestasis (bile acid backup in the liver) as the water soluble bile acids counteract the toxicity of regular bile acids. Can also protect and rehabilitate the liver, and general protects cells; very promising molecule. Our...

Fiber is essential for a healthy digestive tract even though it’s the structural part of plant foods that our bodies can’t even absorb. That said, most of us fall short of the daily recommendations and miss out on the important benefits. WHAT IS FIBER? Fiber is a form of carbohydrate found in...

Beyond Macronutrients and the Importance of Vitamin Supplements By Jim Duffy Most healthy eaters are familiar with the three macronutrients that garner the most media attention within the diet world: proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. Indeed, some highly regarded eating programs, such as the...

Stop Ignoring Fiber By Ronal J. Amen PhD Why it matters for muscle composition. The bodybuilding community has an intense focus on macronutrients: protein for muscle, carbohydrates for gaining mass. The conversation around protein is all about isolates-vs-concentrates and quick-vs-slow...

I had just posted on another thread talking about Chia seed so I figured why not make a thread about it since it is such an amazing and overlooked food. Chia is an edible seed that comes from the desert plant Salvia hispanica(part of the mint family), grown in Mexico dating back to Mayan and...