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What To Eat For Breakfast

On May 2, 2010 By

Your mum was not wrong; breakfast is definitely the most important meal of the day. Don’t eat it and you will subject yourself to cravings later in the day, a slow metabolism and generally feeling sluggish and without energy. Eating something is better than nothing, but getting good nutrition in the [...]

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Protein Supplements: All You Need To Know

On March 24, 2008 By

 Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey, Double Rich Chocolate, 5.15-Pound Tub

Optimum Nutritions 100% Whey Protein contains 24 grams of protein, only 2-3 grams of carbohydrates, 1.5 grams of fat and minimal lactose, the choice of brand is clear, now to decide what flavor and size! Optimums 100% Whey Protein [...]

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Protein: Natural Sources

On March 17, 2008 By

Protein is essential in your diet for muscle growth, repair and many basic bodily functions. For strength trainers and exercisers it is even more important. Without the correct protein intake, you are significantly harming your chance at getting the most gains out of your workout. Nutrition is a big part of your success [...]

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Protein: Why? How Much? When?

On March 10, 2008 By

Why? Because I said so.
How Much? Lots.
When? All the time.

OK enough of that. In all honesty though, protein is an important macro nutrient. It’s found everywhere in your body from your muscle tissue, to enzymes that digest your food, to your skin cells and even in [...]

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Breakfast: Why And What To Eat

On February 6, 2008 By

We all know that we should eat breakfast; it was rammed into us at a very young age. As someone participating in fitness, bodybuilding, lifting or any form of exercise, it is even more important. So why do so many people still skip this ultra important, potentially muscle building, energy giving, and [...]

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Glycemic Index: Do You Really Understand It?

On January 17, 2008 By

Low GI- good for your health?

Carbohydrates have taken a major hit over the last few years, with the latest diet craze being to eliminate any form of carbs or you will die a big fat diabetic death. The truth is though, they aren’t so well understood. [...]

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Health In A Can: Cheap, Tasty & Really Really Good For You

On December 23, 2007 By

Pic: oceanaris

Part of the reason I started this blog was so that I could write on things that I am passionate about. I love researching, talking and discussing everything to do with health and fitness. It impacts a lot on my life, and outside of [...]

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