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Q: I’m a lacto-ovo vegetarian and I’ve been told it’s impossible to build a great physique eating this way. Is this true?
A: It’s not impossible, but it will take some effort and creativity on your... more
INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup oatmeal
8 egg whites
1/2 scoop (15 g) chocolate protein powder
2 Tbsp pure cocoa powder
1 tsp Splenda®
1 Tbsp flax oil
1 cup frozen blueberries
1/4 cup water
DIRECTIONS
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INGREDIENTS
2 handfuls kale leaves
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Cooking spray
Sea saltDIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Arrange kale on a nonstick baking sheet.
3. Very lightly coat kale... more
Top 5 Most Important Vitamins for Muscle Growth and Repair
Vitamin A
Vitamin A seems to be one of those forgotten vitamins, but it’s well known for its positive effects on eye health. For athletes... more
Are you just not getting the fat loss you’d hoped to see on your plan?
A common mistake is trying to focus on drastic fat loss to the exclusion of lean muscle preservation. It may be time to change... more
Getting to know gluten
Gluten is a protein that is found in wheat, rye, barley, and processed foods. Essentially, it’s the glue that gives breads, pastas and baked goods their doughy texture by... more