Nutrition for lifters: protein, carbs, fat, diets and supplements, with the reasoning behind each recommendation.
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What is Salt? Salt, also known as sodium chloride (NaCl), contains approximately 40% sodium and 60% chloride [1]. Sodium is an essential nutrient, meaning that your…
Most people use intermittent fasting to lose excess weight. Did you, however, know that intermittent fasting can also help you gain muscle if you follow specific…
“Can Splenda break my fast?” Does this question bother you as you add a spoonful of the product to your tea during your intermittent fasting window?…
Intermittent fasting has become one of the most popular practices to tackle several health-related issues. Fitness enthusiasts are turning to intermittent fasting to achieve their fitness-related…
Bulking is one of the most popular ways to build muscle and gain body weight, especially amongst bodybuilders. During a bulk, you train hard and heavy…
We live in challenging times where the paradox of choice has besieged us. Enter a supplement store, and you’ll see the same supplements in different forms:…
Most people get the weight loss they want from a standard ketogenic diet; some try something stricter. “Speed Keto” or “Keto OMAD” combines keto with eating…
Many elite athletes swear by creatine. On the flip side, some advise avoiding being within a 200-meter radius of the supplement. Scientific research, however, has given…
Protein is the key to transforming your body. You’ll never build quality muscle mass unless you supply your body with essential amino acids. Protein powder represents…
Fasting has gained popularity in the last few years due to its health-boosting benefits. Doctors suggest different fasting diets for people struggling with obesity and related…
Intermittent fasting is the latest buzz in the nutrition and diet industry. It provides excellent results without requiring you to follow a stringent regimen. There are…
Do you want to enjoy the occasional cheat day while intermittent fasting? If so, you’re not alone. Many people on an intermittent fasting (IF) routine wonder…
Fasting involves abstaining from food or drink for a predefined period. While people may fast for various reasons, including ethical, religious, or for better health, the…
In recent years, fasting has gone from being a fringe health fad to a mainstream strategy for shedding unwanted pounds and improving one’s overall health. Studies…
Almost everyone has heard about intermittent fasting, if not attempted it themselves. However, the buzz currently is around dry fasting. Intermittent fasting cycles between eating within…
How do protein shakes and intermittent fasting go together? Well, according to recent research, these two may be the most effective ways to lose weight or…
A three-day fast is considered a prolonged fasting diet. Any duration of fasting greater than 48 hours is considered a prolonged fast. To do a three-day…
Intermittent fasting is an eating pattern that involves periods of eating followed by periods of fasting. Two popular forms of intermittent fasting are Alternate-Day Fasting (ADF)…
Fasting has been a spiritual practice used for millennia to cleanse the mind and body. It has evolved beyond a mere ritual to become a proven…
