Do you sometimes feel ravenous, even though you just polished off a tasty lunch, a full dinner, or a midnight snack? Some food ingredients can trick our bodies into not recognizing when we’re full, causing “rebound hunger” that can add inches to our waistlines. But these simple tweaks from the authors of The New American Diet can help quiet your cravings.
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The Truth About Protein
If you are what you eat, what does that make a vegan? A string-bean, milquetoast kind of a guy? Of course not—and renowned strength coach Robert dos Remedios, a vegan, is strong evidence to the contrary. Really strong.
But most men eat animal products. And we really do become what we eat. Our skin, bones, hair, and nails are composed mostly of protein. Plus, animal products fuel the muscle-growing process called protein synthesis. That’s why Rocky chugged eggs before his a.m. runs. Since those days, nutrition scientists have done plenty of research. Read up before you chow down.
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Why Milk Is The Ultimate Post Workout Food
Post workout nutrition is crucial for muscle recovery & rehydration. The common advice is to have whey after a weight lifting session because it’s a fast protein. You want to get protein in your muscles as fast as you can for recovery.
Truth or marketing from supplement companies? Fact is that many weight lifters have used milk as a post workout drink for years. After reading this post you’ll know why it’s the ultimate post workout food for many people.
8 Foods that Pack on Muscle
If muscles were made from chips and beer, we’d look huge. But they aren’t, and we don’t—unless you count that sack o’ fat up front and dead center.
6 Foods With Stealth Health Powers
In the battle of the bulge, the food you eat every day can take a toll on your health. Make the wrong choices, and not only will you pack on unsightly pounds, but you’ll also increase your risk of diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. That’s because our bodies are designed to function at their optimum levels and to look and feel lean, strong, and vibrant when they’re fed nutrient-rich, real food that’s not processed or “fast.” Eating nature’s best fare throughout the day also revs your metabolism, turning calories into 24-hour energy instead of fat.
The secret to eating better? Fill your diet with healthy fare that tastes good.
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