Proper understanding of the Glycemic Index is important when it comes to fuelling your workouts and giving you the energy you need to get through the day.  It is widely discussed in the world of fitness and nutrition but do we really understand it and how exactly can we use it to our advantage?

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Eating lots of high protein foods is essential when trying to build muscle.  Protein is essential for growth and repair of muscle tissue, so when you workout your body is crying out for the amino acids contained in protein, to help the muscle fibers repair and grow bigger.  You can add extra protein to your diet through supplements but here’s a list of some protein rich foods that will give your growing muscles the nutrients that they need! Read the rest of this entry »

Turkey burgers are great for building muscle as turkey contains lots of protein and is low on calories. This is a turkey burger recipe with a little spice added as I find turkey can be quite bland on its own.

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I got asked this question by a friend yesterday. He told me that he had cut his calorie intake down to about 1500 per day and was doing intensive cardio three or four times a week to try and lose weight.

He seemed shocked when I told him that he should be eating the full quota of calories for a man which is 2500 daily. The key to losing weight is not necessarily eating less, but what you eat and when!

The idea is to eat smaller meals of around 400-500 calories five or six times a day (300-350 calories per meal for women), instead of eating several large meals. Eating smaller meals more often throughout the day is beneficial provided that you choose the right foods. Read the rest of this entry »