For decades, medical experts and enthusiasts have been nay saying the use of fats. This approach is a result of the public overuse and abuse of all fats, and the medical field’s attempt to eliminate the problem rather than educate the masses. The honest truth is that most people don’t understand fats. In addition, most […]
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The importance of fibre as an essential nutrient is often overlooked and the daily requirements of obtaining enough presents a challenge to many people. Bodybuilders need to be conscious of the amount of adequate fibre in their diet when consuming high sources of meat protein. Besides being devoid of fibre, meat can be a source […]
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An ability to build thick layers of lean muscle indefinitely is one trait no bodybuilder will ever possess, despite any genetic or chemical advantages, the best supplementation money can buy, an ideal eating plan, a perfectly periodized weight training routine and an optimal recovery rate. Appreciable gains in muscle, though far from unattainable, are exceedingly […]
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Cholesterol. I think we can all agree that it may very well be one of the most feared nutrients in the modern human diet. Apparently, it is also one of the most misunderstood. Cholesterol is a vital nutrient, one that is critical to the proper functioning of the human body. Cholesterol need not be avoided, […]
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Why Should You be eating Resistant Starch? RS is a starch that when digested in the large intestine, leads to the formation of SCFA, short chain fatty acids. One of the 3 major SCFA’s produced is butyrate. Butyrate a fat that has almost anti-catabolic hormone like power. It saves muscle. RS exhibits undeniable effect on […]
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What foods have resistant starch? There are 4 types of RS (resistant starch). Unlike most other ingredients, resistant starches are identified by a physiologically-based definition, not the chemical-based definition. Because of this, today’s resistant starches are typically categorized into four types: RS1 Physically inaccessible (indigestible) resistant starch, such as that found in seeds, legumes and […]
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What if I told you there was a starch that increased insulin sensitivity, preserved muscle, and helped burn body fat? Well there is, and it’s called RESISTANT STARCH! What is resistant starch (RS)? In a single sentence answer: Resistant starch (in relation to your metabolism) is really a precursor to short fatty acids, that are […]
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What you need to know in review: Carbs have a direct effect on the release of insulin Insulin is considered a powerhouse when speaking of muscle building and fat storage Some individuals are born more insulin sensitive than others It is important to be very insulin sensitive to prevent glucose intake from being shuttled into […]
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Carbohydrates always seem to be a hot topic when it comes to losing fat or building muscle – or both. It is possible to gain muscle, maintain or lose fat, and also gain strength by timing carbohydrates effectively. Much research supports that the most effective time to take in a high percentage of your daily […]
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For many of us, carbohydrates seem to be the most important and most debated macronutrient when speaking on building muscle. However, until recently, it has been discovered that we may not require just as many carbs as we first thought to build muscle, recover, and perform high intensity training sessions. I am sure we all […]
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1. Margarine Not because it’s a fat. Real butter from grass fed cows is high in fats (good fats) like CLA that are very beneficial. Margarine however contains dreaded trans fats that destroy insulin sensitivity and cause inflammation in the body. Margarine and other trans fatty or hydrogenated oil foods are the worst food to […]
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One of the most frustrating and damaging metabolic conditions a person can have is insulin resistance. On one end, insulin is one of the most anabolic hormones our body produces, while on the other end it is one of the most fat storing hormones we have. Proper secretion, regulation and utilization of insulin can be […]
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