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Bodybuilding and Nutritional Supplements
  Creatine FAQs
Due to the vast amount of topics on Muscletalk asking for information on creatine, we have consolidated many of the most frequently asked creatine questions into one detailed concise article
 Creatine Ethyl Ester: The Best Creatine or a Supplement Fallacy?
Is CEE the most effective creatine available, or is it just a fad based on clever marketing?
Supplements of Yesteryear
A review of supplements and bodybuilding tonics from the past
Top 10 Supplements ( 1 2)
The 10 best value for money supplements out there and when to use them. Don't get ripped off - read this article!
Taurine as a Sports and Health Supplement
The benefits of the amino acid taurine in bodybuilding and general health
Meal Plans and Diets
Bodybuilder Bulking
A definition of bulking and some basic pointers of the principles to follow when mass gaining, including a bulking meal plan
Cutting V Bulking: Losing Body Fat Whilst Gaining Quality Muscle
Follow an effective bodybuilding cutting regimen whilst maintaining, and even building, quality lean muscle and strength! ( En Español )
Cutting Meal Plan
An alternative plan for bodybuilders wanting to encourage fat loss and maintain muscle
Eating Clean - What does it mean?
How you can enjoy your food on a bodybuilding diet. Tips on how to make cheat foods acceptable with recipes
James' Super Smoothie
Four variations of the smoothie recipe with nutritional information and facts about the ingredients. A must inclusion in everyones diet!
Making a weight (then re-gaining it) for a fight
How to make your weight class and increase your fighting power in boxing, martial arts or wrestling contests
Meal plans for hard gainers
This article is aimed at the new bodybuilder and those with naturally slender physiques who struggle to gain mass. Tips on the healthy way to gain muscle, and a plan for those of you on a tight budget
Optimising Your Power to Weight Ratio
Another one for boxers and martial art fighters! How to maximise your muscle strength and power whilst remaining as light and nimble as possible
Vegan & Vegetarian diets
Contrary to popular belief vegetarians and vegans can build great physiques - how? Read on...
General Nutrition Information
Caffeine, Health and Bodybuilding ( 1 2)
Caffeine, is it bad for health or a useful and safe aid to exercise?
Discusses sources of caffeine, its use in bodybuilding, sport and exercise and how it can benefit good health
Dos and Don'ts in Muscle Gain Nutrition
10 absolute dos and 10 absolute don'ts for muscle gain nutrition - stick to the basics!
Edible Fats and Oils
A summary of all the edible fats and oils consumed, with information on their nutrition, production and usage. A useful point of reference to those learning about fats in our diet
Essential Fatty Acids
Flaxseed oil and other fats you should consume to get your fatty acids and which EFA supplements you should use
Everything You Wanted To Know About Blood Glucose, Insulin and Diabetes
The background to blood glucose control in the body and how it can all go wrong.
Everything You Wanted To Know About Cholesterol & Coronary Heart Disease
What is cholesterol? And how can you help reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke?
Everything You Wanted To Know About Coconut Oil
FAQs on coconut oil answer here
Everything you wanted to know about Vitamin D
Types of vitamin D, sources, deficiency and links with diseases
Everything You Wanted To Know About Eggs
Egg FAQs answered here
Food Allergy & Intolerance In Sports & Fitness
How food allergies and intolerances affect your physical performance, how they are diagnosed and how to ensure optimal nutrition when common foods are excluded
Fruit and Veg in Health and Fitness
Five a day! What's a portion? Why do we need fruit and vegetables? And which are best? All you need to know about using fruit and veg for optimal health!
Good Fats, Bad Fats
What exactly are Fats? This scientific article looks at saturated, omega-3 and omega-6 polyunsaturated, monounsaturated and trans fats
Food Composition Analysis and its Implications for Dietary Planning
Nutrition expert Claire Baseley discusses food composition tables, product labels and the need for bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts to count calories and nutrients in their diet
Hydration in Bodybuilding
Read to find out why it is so important to drink plenty of water and keep well hydrated in bodybuilding and exercise
Low Carb / Ketogenic Diets for Weight Loss
Do high protein, low carb diets work? Are they safe? Does ketogenesis have a role in bodybuilding?
Nomenclature of Vitamins
If you're confused about the different names of each vitamin, then refer to this list, which contains all names for each organic micronutrient
Optimizing Your Muscle Growth & Fat Loss with Protein Pulse Feeding
Nutrition expert David Barr examins the concept of protein pulse feeding with whey protein supplements
Probiotics and Prebiotics
Acidophilus, bifidus and lactic acid bacteria and how they can help the bodybuilder
Protein or Carbohydrate - Which do I need?
Is protein or is carbohydrate the key to gaining muscle? This article answers one of the most debated questions in bodybuilding and explains why
Supercharging your Body for a Workout
Some thoughts on nutritional and supplement strategies to get your through a gruelling workout
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