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An ocean of nutrients: reel in the benefits of food from the sea

Article Abstract:

Seafoods offer surprising health benefits that a bodybuilder focused on land-based food should consider. Omega-3 fatty acids found in salmon, mackerel, herring and other fish retard inflammation and even reduce weight. Cod liver oil also exhibits an anti-inflammatory effect that helps muscles recover after strenuous lifting.

Seafood, Omega-3 fatty acids, Omega 3 fatty acids, Cod-liver oil, Cod liver oil

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Park your carbs?: some fad diets have you cut back on this energy fuel. If you want to keep your workouts in high gear, don't do it

Article Abstract:

Bodybuilders need to ingest carbohydrates before exercise to improve their endurance because carbohydrates provide the fuel for muscles. Eating carbohydrates is also essential but carbo-loading is not advised and eating immediately after a workout does not make a difference.

Methods, Physiological aspects, Carbohydrates, Bodybuilding

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Choosing the right carbs and fat

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Meals containing polyunsaturated fatty acids have been found to regulate the amount of fats in the body, regardless of the quantity of carbohydrates taken. Such is made possible by regulating the level of plasma insulin and glucose responses.

Research, Diet, Fatty acids, Unsaturated fatty acids

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