Fitness Facts — Nutrition

Losing weight is hard, but you know what’s harder? Bulking. You would think creating a caloric surplus during your bulking phase would be easy because you just eat more than burn off. That’s in theory, and most guys with muscle are going to have soaring metabolic rates. Then some bro at the gym mentions “dirty… The post The Dirty Truth Of Dirty Bulking appeared first on Gaspari Nutrition.

There was a film in the early 90s titled Lorenzo’s Oil, where the story of Michaela and Augusto Odone defied medical diagnosis when seeking out medical treatment for their son Lorenzo, who had adrenoleukodystrophy, a rare neurological disorder. Back then, using a special diet to control neurological disorders was complex and often berated; but years… The post The Use Of Keto Diets As Supplemental Treatment To Neurological Disorders appeared first on Gaspari Nutrition.

Everyone knows that eating well and getting 8-10 hours of sleep is necessary for maintaining your health and wellness. But beyond the usually talked about health facets of diet and exercise, there’s a third component that is often overlooked. Micronutrients, otherwise known as vitamins and minerals, and a lack thereof, could be secretly thwarted your… The post Vitamin Deficiency: A key to poor athletic performance? appeared first on Gaspari Nutrition.

Do BCAAs really matter? Branched-chain amino acids might not seem very essential, especially when whey protein can give you everything you need. Still, there are benefits abound that you shouldn’t overlook. Supplementing with amino acids can transform your efforts. BCAAs are rapidly absorbed and utilized by the body, giving them an edge against other supplementation… The post 9 Reasons Amino Acids Help Improve Your Workout appeared first on Gaspari Nutrition.

If you are familiar with bodybuilding supplements at all, you are certainly aware of whey protein. You are probably also aware that it is the most popular and common type of protein supplement. Hydrolyzed whey protein has been partially broken down with chemicals, which makes it easier for your body to absorb. These chemical processes… The post The Advantages of Hydrolyzed Whey Protein appeared first on Gaspari Nutrition.

What to hear something crazy? The average American eats about 22-30 teaspoons of sugar a day (1), amounting to about 77 pounds of sugar per year. Mind-blowing, isn’t it? The human body wasn’t made to handle all that sugar, and that means that even if you think you have cut sugars from your diet, you… The post Hidden Sugar – Your Weight Loss Goal’s Worst Enemy appeared first on Gaspari Nutrition.

Since many of us can remember, people have lauded the health and nutrition properties of fruit and vegetable juices pretty much unanimously. This is especially true when it comes to raising children. Many would-be authorities tell parents to prioritize juice and milk over things like soda because soda is “not healthy like juice or milk”.… The post The Hidden Dangers Of Juicing appeared first on Gaspari Nutrition.

Whenever scientists notice a demographic of people experiencing a seemingly mysterious reduction of aging, and improved health – all without some very obvious practices to ensure such, they take note. Once in a while, in small enough groups, it turns out to be genetics, but more often than not, it’s some environmental variable – notably… The post The Mediterranean Diet – Finding Flexibility While Still Achieving Your Goals appeared first on Gaspari Nutrition.

You’ve surely heard the jingle “incredible, edible egg” before, I’m sure. It’s no lie. Eggs are incredibly nutrient dense powerhouses that contain every single nutrient necessary to make a yolk a living creature. Crazy, right? Nothing is crazy about adding eggs to your diet, though. Eggs are an almighty staple with a number of health… The post The Almighty Egg: A Nutritional Powerhouse appeared first on Gaspari Nutrition.

Supplements are one of the most pivotal factors in succeeding at your goals with fitness training. When you use the correct supplements, you are benefiting your body as well. There are tons of supplements on the market, and the names can undoubtedly get confusing. Within the realm of fitness, two terms get tossed around a… The post EAAs vs BCAAs appeared first on Gaspari Nutrition.

There are plenty of myths out there about fitness supplements that give mind-blowing results. Who doesn’t want the body promised on the labels of supplements and advertisements in the local nutrition store? With the aisles congested with whey proteins, BCAA powders, and creatine, few people are giving attention to a lesser-known powerhouse—beta-alanine. Is this supplement… The post Benefits of Beta-Alanine appeared first on Gaspari Nutrition.

In the gym, you’ve undoubtedly heard others talking about how they got swole. A lot of what people talk about in the gym is just BS (bro science). But what about creatine? There’s tons of misinformation about creatine, and you might be having trouble deciding whether or not you should give creatine a try. It’s… The post The Power of Creatine appeared first on Gaspari Nutrition.