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Pre-Workout Meal: What To Eat Before A Workout?
I just finished up an expert Q&A for Men’s Fitness on the topic of pre and post-workout nutrition for optimal results. I spent several hours conducting in depth research to prepare for the Q&A, so I wanted to share with you what I learned about pre-workout meal nutrition. I plan on writing a follow up article on post-workout meal nutrition next week.
Pre-Workout Meal Benefits
A pre-workout meal is a whole foods meal that falls within 3 hours of your workout. When you eat the right foods in the right amounts as you will learn shortly, these nutrients can offer a number of benefits, including:
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Fish Oil Supplements 101: Fat Loss Benefits, Function, & Dosage
Out of the thousands of dietary supplements on the market, there are only a handful that deserve your consideration. Possibly the most well-researched, safe, and effective dietary supplement of all is fish oil.
So what is fish oil? Why is it important? How does it work? Should you bother taking it? I’m going to answer all these questions for you and more in this introductory article on fish oil supplements. I also included several links to research papers throughout the article for more in depth reading.
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Fruit Drink Facts Beverage Companies Don’t Want You To Know
While soda offers no nutritional value, you may be surprised to learn that most fruit drinks are as bad, or possibly worse for your health than drinking soda. In fact, some fruit drinks pack more sugar per serving that a can of coke that has roughly 10 teaspoons of sugar!
When I first realized drinking 12 ounces of orange juice (165 calories, no fiber, added sugar, little real fruit) every morning wasn’t exactly the healthiest breakfast choice, it was a tough pill to swallow. A whole orange on the other hand is only 60 calories with a lot of fiber to help fill you up. It took me months to switch to drinking water and eating whole fruits for breakfast, but I’m glad I did!
Below is an infographic from my friends at HealthScience.net that shares fruit drink facts beverage companies don’t want you to know:
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Lose Weight Naturally in 2012 & Beyond
As the New Year unfolds, millions of people set goals to lose weight…but sadly few are successful. If you are one of the millions of people attempting to change your lifestyle, I’m confident that after you read this article and complete each step, you will be stacking the cards massively in your favor to become a success story in 2012.
You are about to learn a simple, but powerful framework to help you not only lose weight, but also keep it off for the rest of your life. It’s not smoke and mirrors, it’s not about promising you fast, easy results, and it’s not about crash dieting.
This article is a do-it-yourself guide to help you lose weight safely, naturally, and sustainably. It’s not easy, it’s not effortless, but it is a proven process that works very, very well.
Healthy Indian Food Options: Quick Guide
Your friends want to meet at an Indian restaurant and the dialogue begins… “How am I going to manage eating well with creamy curries? Don’t people always order those crispy samosas? Oh, man I love that naan bread!” Even if just one of these ideas has popped into your head, I am here to help guide you. Believe it or not, even Indian Cuisine can be done healthier.
Below are a few ways to keep the delicious Indian Cuisine a part of your healthier and lower-calorie lifestyle.
Healthy Indian Food Options Strategies:
Healthy Turkey Chili Recipe For The Holiday Season
A bowl of chili is one of the heartiest, flavorful and most delicious Mexican dishes on the health minded menu. It packs lots of protein, is filling and so long as you are not on a first date, a great dinner option. By taking the core ingredients and substituting them with equally flavorful foods, you can have your cake and eat it too.
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Inspirational Fitness Photos Of Men over 40, 50, and 60!
“Almost everything we have been taught about aging is wrong. We now know that a very fit body of 70 can be the same as a moderately fit body of 30.”
–Dr. Walter Bortz, MD
Do you use your age as an excuse for not feeling, or looking your best? For not being strong, fit, or flexible?
If you do, you need a wake-up call my friend! I’m hoping this article inspires you to reach your true potential to live a longer, fuller, happier life with the fit and strong body you deserve.
I remember my first year in the work force as a 23 year old, my friends would complain about back stiffness, or not being able to lift as much as we did in college. We all had become “has-beens” and in a way, we thought it was funny.
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Dietary Supplements 101: Definition, Benefits, Risks, & Regulation
After almost 2 years since launching BuiltLean.com and over 120 articles, this is my first article on supplements.
Why would I wait so long?
In short, I’m not a huge fan of supplements. If you are eating a well balanced diet of nutrient dense foods and exercise regularly, most supplements will be completely useless and some will even be dangerous. In combination with VERY loose regulations, the thought of taking a supplement without considerable research makes me cringe.
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Seared Tuna Steak Recipe That You Must Try!
Seared Ahi tuna has become a staple at most trendy restaurants, but it rarely makes it to the grill or cooktops of our kitchens. Usually served at $14.00 for an appetizer with just a few slices of tuna drizzled with Asian-infused sesame sauce, you can make a tastier and far healthier creation for less than half the cost per serving.
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Healthy Italian Food Options: Quick Guide
Below is a continuation of the healthy eating article series from Christy Maskeroni, who is a Registered Dietitian and Personal Trainer in NYC.
When I say “Italian Food” what pops into your mind? Pasta, bread, rich and creamy dishes, you say? True. But, there is also seafood, chicken, and olive oil. Actually, if you can dodge those heavy, loaded dishes on the menu, you may find Italian one of the easier fare to make healthy when eating out.
