Fish oil benefits

Nov 1, 2013 | admin

The bodybuilders often have several steps ahead of the scientists when it comes to discovering new concepts in nutrition and exercise. They enjoyed the benefits of low-fat diets long before the medical profession accepts the warnings well felt in the … Read More

Vitamins, minerals and fibers

Oct 15, 2013 | admin

Vitamins and Minerals

Vitamins, minerals and trace elements are micro-nutrients found in fruits and vegetables, and essential for the proper functioning of the human body. They are consumed more when practicing bodybuilding. The fibers on the other hand improve the … Read More

Fats Explained, bad fats & good fats

Oct 15, 2013 | admin

It’s so obvious how important proteins and carbohydrates are to a bodybuilder, and it has become easy for one to understand how they should control their consumption of them. However, fats seem to be often overlooked in a bodybuilder’s nutrition … Read More

What are Carbohydrates ?

Oct 15, 2013 | admin

Alternative Names : Starches; Simple sugars; Sugars; Complex carbohydrates; Diet – carbohydrates; Simple carbohydrates.

What are Carbohydrates ?

Carbohydrates are comprised of sugars, starches, and cellulose, they are one of the main dietary components. The simplest way to understand carbohydrates … Read More

What is a Protein ? How much protein do I need ?

Oct 15, 2013 | admin

You already know you need to eat protein, you know that protein is very important for your body, but WHAT IS IT ? The Greek word protos means “first” and the Greek word proteios means “the first quality”. As European … Read More

The essential nutrients

Oct 14, 2013 | admin

What do I need to eat to build muscle ?

Normally, when you think about building muscle, you think protein. and that’s wrong, In order to build muscle you need to eat the three Macro-nutrients (Proteins – Carbs – Fat).

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Balancing calories to manage weight

Oct 10, 2013 | admin

Achieving and maintaining your appropriate body weight throughout life is important for good health. Calorie balance over time is the key to weight management.

Caloric balance is the ratio of the energy expended by the body and the energy provided … Read More

FUNDAMENTALS OF NUTRITION

Oct 10, 2013 | admin

Knowing the macro nutrients, the principles for muscle growth and fat storage, or how to create a diet (a diet for body building) are all fundamental to sustainable progress in this sport.

To grow in strength and achieve the physique … Read More