Diet & Nutrition Articles

Stagger your daily calories and help your body lose fat and gain muscle at the same time. A zig zag diet approach is a proven and effective way to avoid dieting ruts.

A bodybuilding bulking method that helps pack on muscle mass while minimizing fat gain. The zig zag bulking approach is based on the lastest science, and advocates two week bulking and cutting cycles.

Learn how to "lean bulk", gaining muscle mass without gaining fat. Let's set the record straight, bulking for extended periods is not a good idea!

Bulking doesn't have to be unhealthy. These three foods can add plenty of daily calories to your bulking diet, without costing an arm and a leg. Eat and grow now!

Eating on the run can be difficult for a dedicated bodybuilder. Learn which fast food meals are the best, and which fast food restaurants you should completely avoid.

This article provides a complete nutritional analysis of eggs, including macronutrient breakdowns for all sizes. Eggs are a staple protein source for bodybuilders and athletes. Find out why!

Salt. Butter. Red meat. Protein rich diets. Find out which of these are harmful to the body, and which aren't so bad. This article reveals the myths and facts that surround popular dieting stigmas.

Looking to be a beast? Maybe just get in shape? Perhaps loose the gut and get back in to those old pants that you swore you'd wear again? This article will set you in the right direction, starting with goal setting & diets.

Ever wondered why all those hours in the gym is failing to bring you results? Well it’s probably got something to do with Cortisol and after reading this article you should have an understanding of exactly what this hormone does and what you can do to minimize its negative effects.

It's easy to gain weight, but it's not eat to gain muscle mass without a lot of fat gain. This article goes into how to plan your diet and training for weight gain without too much fat!

How much do you know about water and hydration? In this article Allen Tripp looks at why we need water and how it can effect our performance and energy.

Correct carbohydrate consumption is essential to both gaining and losing weight. This article gives you an in-depth view of what carbohydrate foods you should be eating, when and why. I must read for people wanting to gain or lose weight.

One of the most frequently asked questions we get is how to create the correct diet for building muscle. In this article Doug Lawrenson teaches you exactly how to do it, no matter what your goals are.

The role of essential fats in bodybuilding. This article looks at why you should be getting the right amounts of essential fats to maximize muscle growth and fat loss. A must read for anyone who wants to build muscle and stay healthy.

One way to achieve optimum performance is to focus on post exercise food choices. This article shows you what to eat after your workout and explains why. A must read if you want to maximize your lean muscle gain.

This article tells you why you should be eating frequent meals throughout the day and why skipping meals is both bad for your health and can get in the way of your muscle and fitness goals.

How much do you know about essential fatty acids? Most of us know that Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids are good for us, but do you know the difference? Doug Lawrenson explains in detail in this article.

How much do you know about Carbohydrates? The article explains in detail everything you wanted to know about carbohydrates including carbohydrate types, GI, digestion, fiber, glucose and relationship with fat storage and physical activity.

Nutrition for beginners part II. The second part to the Nutrition For beginners series looks at the amounts of food you need to build muscle and what are the best sources for prtoein, carbs and fat.

Nutrition for beginners part 1. This is the first of a 2 part series designed to help beginners who are learning how to build muscle. Part 1 shows you how to work out how many calories you need based on your bodyweight.

Everyone talks about it. In gyms, magazines, bodybuilding forums and health food shops they're all talking about it. So what's all the fuss about protein? Doug Lawrenson takes an in-depth look at protein.

Eating enough protein in your diet can mean the difference between being built like a bus or skinny as a twig. This article takes a look at high protein foods for building muscle.

Planning your muscle building diet the simple way. This article shows you how to easily plan your diet and work out how much protein, carbs and fats you need based on your bodyweight.

Carbohydrates are often overlooked when planning a muscle building diet. Why do you need carbohydrates? This article explains how you can integrate carbohydrates into your diet to help build more muscle faster.

The truth about counting calories. Do you really need to record everything you eat to lose weight? Can you eat "anything" and still shed the fat? These questions answered.

What is the Glycemic Index? Nutrition expert Gary Mathews explains what it is, why it's important and some simple steps to a low GI diet.

Getting the correct nutrition for muscle building can turn out to be very expensive! Add supplements and gym membership onto that and you're looking at a large monthly bill. So we're going to try to ease the weight with some muscle building meals for tight budgets.