Archive for the ‘Bodybuilding Diet’ Category
Monday, August 4th, 2008
Axis Labs Adipo-X is the best fat burner to ever grace the planet.

Before I get into the ingredient profile, I am going to start by saying its liquid filled caps is what makes Adipo-X so much more special than the competition. With the cap being filled with liquid, it is a very rushed delivery. What this means is you don’t have to wait for it to kick in, you feel it within minutes of taking the dose.
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Wednesday, July 30th, 2008
Complex carbs are chains of three or more single sugar molecules linked together. Long chains of sugar molecules are called starches and they serve as the storage form of energy in plants. Branched complex carbohydrates called cellulose form the structural components that give plants their shape.
Complex carbs are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds and grains. Some examples of foods high in starchy complex carbohydrates include bread, cereal, rice, pasta, potatoes, dry beans, carrots and corn. Green vegetables like green beans, broccoli and spinach contain less starch and more fiber. All grains include starchy carbohydrates. Whole grains such as whole wheat pasta are better for you because they have much more fiber.
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Tags: Carbohydrates, complex carbohydrates, complex carbs, simple carbs
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Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008
Many people who struggle with weight problems or muscle building problems leave out the most important meal of the day, breakfast. A recent study analyzed the breakfasts of 19,000 people, ages 12 and older, finding that high-fiber, low-fat breakfasts may promote healthy weight control more than the “refined” breakfasts most people are eating. The No. 1 reason people say they skimp on breakfast is time, prompting the average Joe to grab-and-go. Still, according to the American Dietetic Association, “breakfast doesn’t have to be fancy or traditional to meet nutritional needs” — and you can get started on simple, easy and healthful breakfasts.
A classic excuse for skipping breakfast is often about dieting. People feel that by ignoring the first meal of the day, they are reducing their caloric intake and promoting weight loss. A vicious cycle is started to eat a larger meal toward the end of the day and actually not be hungry for breakfast the next morning. Our body loves to be fueled often to perform well.
Recommended Breakfast Shake!
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Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008
There are good fats and there are bad fats. Artificially produced trans-fatty acids are bad in any amount and saturated fats from animal products should be kept to a minimum. The best fats or oils rather, since they are liquid at room temperature, are those that contain the essential fatty acids so named because without them we die. Essential fatty acids are polyunsaturated and grouped into two families, the omega-6 EFAs and the omega-3 EFAs.
The main sources of omega-6 fatty acids are vegetable oils such as corn oil and soy oil that contain a high proportion of linoleic acid. Omega-3 acids are found in flaxseed oil, walnut oil, and marine plankton and fatty fish. Recognizing the unique benefits of EPA and DHA and the serious consequences of a deficiency the US National Institutes of Health recently published Recommended Daily Intakes of fatty acids. They recommend a total daily intake of 650 mg of EPA and DHA, 2.22 g/day of alpha-linolenic acid and 4.44 g/day of linolenic acid. Saturated fat intake should not exceed 8 per cent of total calorie intake or about 18 g/day.
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Wednesday, July 16th, 2008
If the last 2 articles were not enough to convince you that blood sugar does matter and is very important, then I hope this one hits you where it hurts. Blood sugar has been linked to the cause of a variety of different cancers. High insulin levels promote and environment that makes it much easier for certain tumor to grow. Research and testing is still being done so it is very hard to make any kind of bold statements regarding blood sugar levels and cancer. However, there is cause for great concern with certain cancers. These are the cancers we are going to be talking about.
Different Types of Cancers
Tags: Blood sugar, Bodybuilding Nutrition, cancer, Carbohydrates, diet, insulin, nutrition, workout
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Wednesday, July 9th, 2008
A very important concept to keep in mind is where you want your blood sugar to be during your workout. This is very much overlooked and is as important as anything else when it comes to proper nutrition and getting the most out of your workout routine.
Many people have the perception that you should eat before a workout to get proper energy. This is false. When you eat a meal before a workout what happens is you feel sluggish and weaker because your muscles and digestive system are competing for energy resources. You should eat 2-3 hours before starting your workout. This also makes your pre-workout supplements much more effective as it will now be the only substance in your system. Most people will ask, ” Won’t you be more tired since you have not eaten in hours?” Your body uses energy from food for much longer than that. This is why it is so important to not skip meals.
When the body is short of glycogen it will use two other fuels (amino acids and fats) to produce energy. Bodybuilders are typically trying to retain/spare as much protein as possible, which is why most of them avoid working out on an empty stomach. However, when the primary goal is losing fat, a few studies show that a moderate intensity workout first thing in the morning can help boost a fat burning furnace even if at a price of losing some protein for energy. A workout upon waking up is the best time to train if you are trying to lose body fat. By not eating anything and not messing with your blood sugar levels from your overnight of sleeping, you are now forcing your body to start burning your fat for energy.
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