Archive for the ‘Diet’ Category

How Do I Start a Ketogenic Diet?

Tuesday, February 22nd, 2022
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A ketogenic diet, often known as a keto diet, is a low-carb and high-fat diet. It has been shown in several studies to be useful for weight loss and certain health concerns. The hardest part about it is knowing how to start a ketogenic diet with food, and nutritional and lifestyle changes.

A keto diet is very beneficial for shedding extra body fat while remaining hungry, as well as treating type 2 diabetes or metabolic syndromes according to researchers. The benefits of a keto diet include shedding extra body fat while remaining hungry, as well as treating type 2 diabetes or metabolic syndrome. The primary focus of the ketogenic diet is to restrict carbohydrates (carbs) in order to burn fat for fuel.

In this article, you’ll discover all you need to know about how to start a ketogenic diet, including safety concerns and nutritional efficiency. There is a great resource in the book, The Complete Ketogenic Diet for Beginners: Your Essential Guide to Living the Keto Lifestyle, so certainly once we examine this initial strategy, it could be worth your effort to check out the book.

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5 Best Diets To Try in 2022

Wednesday, February 9th, 2022
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You’ve finally decided that you want to take on the challenge to eat healthier. There are plenty of diets to try in 2022. Lots of research and experimenting with all different diet strategies means lots of different possibilities that can better suit your body and your lifestyle. 

Keep in mind when we talk about ‘diet’ we are not necessarily talking about a temporary fad diet. Diet strategies such as plant-based, ketogenic, and paleo can be the basis of a dieting phase, but it is recommended to take what works for you to incorporate into your overall nutritional strategy and lifestyle habits.

Here’s a great list of a handful of the best diets to try in 2022 to kickstart a healthier lifestyle.

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How Much Fat Should I Eat in a Day?

Thursday, January 13th, 2022
How Much Fat Should I Eat

Almost all nutritious food has fat in it. Fats are used for a variety of purposes including transporting vital nutrients to cells, assisting in the digestion of certain foods, and providing us with energy in times of nutrient depletion. To be healthy you can’t, and shouldn’t, stay away from fat. Still, we find ourselves asking: how much fat should I eat in a day? What are the pros and cons of eating low-fat or fat-free? What kind of fat should I be eating most? Which foods provide healthy fats and which foods will kill me quickly?

As with my other articles how many carbs to eat in a day and how much protein to eat in a day, all depends on a couple of factors:

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  • current bodyweight
  • dietary goals
  • cholesterol profile
  • activity level
  • lifestyle
  • time of day

The American Heart Association recommends limiting dietary fat to 30% of total calories. Take into consideration, however, if you are overweight, need to lower blood cholesterol, or have another medical concern, you may need less than the recommended 30%.

Let’s stop to consider all of the factors that go into determining how much fat we should eat.

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The Carb to Protein Ratio Diet

Friday, December 31st, 2021
Dr. John Berardi

Since the late 1990’s Dr. John Berardi has published 8 scientific abstracts; 15 scientific papers and textbook chapters; presented at nearly 50 scientific, exercise, and nutrition-related conferences; and published countless articles online.

Berardi’s articles at Testosterone Magazine so many years ago provided me with the foundation of my fitness and nutrition knowledge today. If you want to know more about the Carb to Protein Ratio Diet, this is the man to ask.

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Your Ultimate Guide To Digestive Enzymes

Monday, August 23rd, 2021
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A lot of the processes in your body rely on good digestion. Without a properly working digestive system, your body would absorb the nutrients from the foods that you eat, inefficiently! These nutrients and digestive enzymes are important, as your body needs them to support its normal function.

This is where the power of digestive enzymes comes into play. Within this guide, we will be taking you through the importance of a healthy digestive system and the role in which digestive enzymes have. Before you know it, you’ll know what’s occurring in your body right as you’re reading this guide.

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Can I Lose Weight On A Vegan Diet?

Monday, June 7th, 2021
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Fat reduction from the body now has become a very significant part of the lifestyle. So, it is also relevant to the way of reducing extra body fat. Now, if you choose vegan food for your regular diet, you can quickly get your fit body soon. To get ultimate fitness, you need to know what, when you have to eat, and how much. The big question is, can I lose weight on a vegan diet?

The vegan diet is a healthy process that also maintains your blood sugar, cholesterol, sodium, potassium, etc. To maintain a nutritious diet, you have to eat all protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, fiber, iron, and others. Thus, let’s proceed with the further details of fitness. 

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What Happens to Your Body When You Go Vegan?

Wednesday, April 28th, 2021
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The subject of veganism provokes strong and passionate responses in the health and fitness industry. Some professional athletes, including bodybuilders and strongmen, are devout vegans. Others claim it too hard to gain weight, muscle, or strength on a vegan diet. Despite all of the detractors, the vegan lifestyle is more popular than ever.

Let’s take a moment to examine the benefits of vegan-based nutrition.

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The Impact of Fiber Consumption on Muscle Health

Wednesday, February 24th, 2021
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It’s common knowledge that eating more protein and working out is beneficial to muscle tone and growth, but there are other things you can do to promote muscle health, too. A healthy, well-balanced diet including lots of dietary fiber is equally important, for example.

Here are some of the impacts fiber consumption has on muscle health.

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How to Use Protein Powder to Shed Excess Fat Efficiently

Thursday, March 12th, 2020
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Some people assume that protein shakes are only used by bodybuilders and athletes to build mass. When you look at the packaging you will see an image of a hulk of a man in a g-string or a ripped pretty-boy with 8-pack abs and a chiseled jaw.

Unfortunately, many athletes and novice gym rats are unaware that they can use protein powder for weight management. It depends on how the product is used in combination with exercise and a diet focused on fat loss.

Today, we would like to discuss the most efficient ways to lose fat while simultaneously maintaining, and sometimes even gaining, muscle mass.

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Protein Bars and Weight Loss Programs Should Go Hand-in-Hand

Wednesday, March 11th, 2020
protein bars and weight loss

A proper weight loss or weight gain lifestyle should incorporate real food and an extensive exercise regimen. However, incorporating protein supplements, such as protein bars, into your diet will give you additional benefits aside from just losing fat. Protein bars help reduce your hunger craving, help build muscle mass, and improve your metabolism.

There are several great protein supplements out there in the market today. All of these protein supplements claim to have beneficial effects in building muscle. There is also a lot of information out there that discusses how protein supplements such as protein bars can be used for bulking up. However, there is limited information that shows how protein bars can be used for weight loss or fat loss. 

Below are some of the reasons why you should incorporate protein bars into your weight loss program. 

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Working Out? Five Dietary Components That Are a Must

Thursday, February 6th, 2020
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Exercise and working out, while incredibly good for you, also generate a certain level of demand on the body. In order to fully benefit from the workout and not cause any kinds of detrimental deficiencies thereafter, there are some key dietary components everyone should stay on top of. The following represent five of those key components.

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4 Ways to Save Money While on Gluten-Free Diet

Wednesday, January 22nd, 2020
Gluten Free

If you’re following a gluten-free diet, you probably notice that it’s harder to manage your grocery bills since most gluten-free products are quite expensive. With this, it makes you think twice whether you should stick to this type of diet or switch to a more practical diet that can still meet your health and fitness needs.

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Introducing The World’s Best Keto Friendly Bar

Thursday, December 19th, 2019

best keto bar

Are you the type of athlete who just can’t keep away from carbs? Is your sweet tooth always aching for a sugary treat? Well, I feel you, brothers and sisters! There’s nothing like a pink glazed doughnut or a chewy, chocolate chip cookie dipped in creamy chocolate fondue as an after-work treat during a very busy week. 

Oops, sorry! Did I just make your mouth water?

Okay. So that was really cruel of me. I’m a follower of this diet myself so you can just imagine what torture it is for me to be typing that intro. I haven’t held a cookie (the kind grandma makes) in my hand since forever. After all, I purposely try to remove myself from these sinful pleasures. I admit I cheat every once in a while but I get a bite, at most. I’m telling you; not being able to eat your favorite things is one of the worst feelings ever. Read more about this dreadful feeling here: https://greatist.com/live/why-you-shouldnt-deprive-yourself#1.

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6 Sneaky Ways to Stay Slim During the Holiday Season

Tuesday, December 10th, 2019
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Most of us will be looking forward to the holiday season. A chance to see family, friends, have a few drinks, some great food… and maybe even presents. However, at the end of the festive season along with taking home bags of gifts, we don’t want to be taking home any extra weight. After a year of hard work, seasonal weight gain will be at the bottom of your Christmas list. With a little planning, and minimal effort, here are some ways to stay slim during the holiday season despite the endless temptations. 

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What Happens If You Drink Whey Protein Without Working Out?

Wednesday, November 6th, 2019
Protein Shake Woman

Many people are easily deluded that they can increase their muscles’ level by simply drinking whey protein without working out. Yep, the lure of protein is that strong. You would be more likely to find someone who enjoys exhausting him/herself reaching their goal. Everybody wants to have a perfect body, while only a few enjoy the idea of sweating in the gym.

Protein shakes, on the other hand, are a convenient and affordable way to the desired biceps and triceps. But you might read a review that you stumbled upon on the internet, and it turns out that those shakes have a lot of downsides. So, let’s check out what happens when you drink protein shakes without sweating in the gym.

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6 Signs That You Should Visit A Nutritionist Right Now

Thursday, September 26th, 2019
Nutrition Tips

There is no doubt that nutrition is far more a greater subject than just comparing the calories that you eat and the calories that you burn. There are also other important factors that will be beneficial in providing a greater amount of nutrition to our bodies. These include timing the meals in the right manner and also eating healthy in respectable amounts.

When you start looking for a nutritionist, the first thing you should be aware of is the person’s qualifications on the matter. Commonly known as Licensed Dietician Nutritionist (LDN) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) – these professionals generally require a four-year degree to get their certifications.

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22 Ways to Eat Healthy on a Strict Budget

Monday, September 16th, 2019
Budget Cuts

An athlete’s fridge and cabinets should be stocked full of nutritious, muscle building, healthy foods. The biggest problem with that is the fact that today’s economy does not allow most of us to spend as freely as we used to in order to eat healthily but it’s definitely easier when you budget with a spreadsheet template. It is much harder these days to spend $200 a week on bodybuilding food than it was 10 years ago. Besides, most of us want to squirrel away as much loot as possible so we can retire early.

Also, I don’t know about you, but I don’t want to spend an hour a day preparing food. I’m not trying to cook a chicken every day for lunch. I don’t have time to whip up a 7 veggie, 2 cheese omelet’s every morning. However, the reality is that we need lots of healthy foods to helps us build muscle and lose fat. That being said, let’s examine how we can eat properly while minimizing the grocery bill and food preparation time.

Here are 22 tips to help you to quickly eat healthy on a budget.

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This is The Only Gluten-Free Meal Plan You’ll Ever Need

Thursday, August 29th, 2019
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A lot of Americans and honestly most civilized people happen to have really unhealthy lifestyles. These unhealthy habits may or may not include regularly eating out or ordering in food, making instant meals, and regularly indulging in different kinds of junk and processed foods. Now, the problem with this lifestyle is that it not only makes us gain unhealthy weight, but it also affects our overall wellbeing too, since you we usually end up feeling sluggish and lazy after eating these kinds of meals. 

This is why you will find a lot of people are slowly beginning to improve their diets and trying to cut out as much unhealthy food as they can so that they can reclaim and improve their health once again. One of the ways people are doing that is by switching over to different fad diets and dieting strategies, which in the case of this article, is a gluten-free diet. To help with meal planning there are services that will literally deliver the correct food directly to your door. You can click for more info on getting started with a gluten-free meal delivery service. Keep reading below to learn how and why to start a gluten-free meal plan and begin to configure your own gluten-free diet.

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Is the Japanese Diet a Miracle Diet?

Wednesday, August 14th, 2019
Washoku

Written by a Japanese friend of Project Swole, this treatise on Washoku and the Japanese diet will help us all to understand why and how a Japanese diet is healthy. While it might not be your prerogative to change your diet completely, taking away some elements from the Japanese diet to supplement your own diet, could lead to a healthier body and ultimately better progress as an athlete. Without further ado, Project Swole presents The Japanese Diet.

Why should you care about the Japanese diet?

Nowadays, what we eat can be very different from what was standard only a few years ago. Strong emphasis on processed unhealthy foods and eating out, which has a lot of unhealthy fats, sugars, and salt, has created a huge obesity problem. It is worth returning to simpler times and presenting a Japanese diet that can interest many people. I invite you to be educated.

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5 Ways to Stay Lean – Even While Bulking

Monday, July 1st, 2019
stay lean while bulking

You’ve put in months of hard work to lose excess fat, and right now you’re feeling pretty amazing about your progress. 

But right now, it’s time to get stronger and build up some muscle, and that means moving into a bulking phase. 

While a higher calorie intake might sound amazing after a few months cutting, you’re worried about maintaining that lean aesthetic you’ve been working toward for so long. 

Don’t worry, we’ve got five tips on how to stay lean all year round, even while you’re bulking up. Check it out. 

Eat Clean

One of the easiest ways to gain fat is to eat badly. While you may now be enjoying a much higher calorie intake, eating to fulfill energy requirements instead of macro needs is a fast track to adding pounds of fat, rather than muscle. 

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