Our Panel of Experts
 Rehan JalaliC.S.N. |
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 Don GauvreauMSc, CSCS |
 Lyle McDonaldBSc. |
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 Scott WelchBASc. (Nutrition) |
 Mark GilbertBSc (Nutrition) |
 Lauren JacobsenBSc. (Biochemistry) |
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 Laura CreavalleIFBB Pro |
 Dr. Ken KinakinD.C., CSCS |
 Scott AbelBAH |
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 Domenic MauroB.A., IFBB Press Commission |
 Mario MavridesBSc. |
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 ZOA LINSEYIFBB Pro |
 Darren MehlingBA, CSCS |
 Michael Sedlak M.Sc. |
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 Tammy StromeC.KIN, RNCP, IFBB Pro |
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 Dr. Jeff GoliniPh.D |
 Victoria FelkarMA, BKIN |
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 Jim StoppaniPhD |
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 Andrea ShawBachelor of Science Degree in Exercise and Sports Science |
Latest Columns
Q. Do you really need to weigh your food when dieting? I’ve been told by my trainer to consume protein the size of a deck of cards or the size of the palm of my hand.
A. We weigh all our food choices... more
Q. I drink diet cola when I’m cutting up because it has no calories. It feels almost like a cheat because it tastes sweet, but I’m a bit concerned. I keep hearing that sweeteners are unsafe. Do they... more
Q. Is there any truth to the idea that an athlete must eat within 30 to 45 minutes of exercise to maximize glycogen? Does glycogen super-compensation really occur?
A. No. The truth is that with an... more
Q. Is there any truth to the idea that you shouldn’t eat carbs with proteins due to their different acidity?
A. No. In truth, mixed meals that contain the appropriate ratio of carbohydrates, fats,... more
Q. When following a low-carb diet, I always find my strength going down after a few weeks and can’t seem to get as many reps on each set. How do I overcome this?
A. A simple solution would be to... more
Q. Does cooking meat destroy the biological value and muscle-building benefit of the protein? If this is true, doesn’t stomach acid denature all proteins and make them useless?
A. Cooking doesn’t... more