The Ultimate Muscle Meal Plan
With this article- I just wanted to share with you one of my special muscle meal plans that I love. Surprisingly- it actually comes in the form of a salad- but it is killer!
I know the ladies wil Contd...
I know the ladies will love this idea- but for all of you guys out there that think eating a salad makes you less of a man... Well- you haven' t tried my ultimate "salad on roids" yet!
Keep in mind that this salad is not low in calories. It/' s not low in fat. It/' s not low in carbs.
And guess what...that/' s the whole point! It/' s not low in anything- but it sure as hell is HIGH in everything under the sun that/' s good for your body... just about every vitamin- mineral- antioxidant- and phytonutrient on the planet! And that means your body will receive all the nutrition it needs to maintain optimal hormonal balance- function at it/' s highest capacity- keep your appetite satisfied for hours- and prevent any unwanted cravings.
Keep in mind that last point... when you fill your body with all of the nutrients it needs on a daily basis- you pretty much totally eliminate cravings! This happens because your body is satisfied and doesn/' t need to crave any more food- because it has all of the nutrients it needs.
I/' ve experienced this myself. Years ago- I used to crave sweets ALL THE TIME. But now that I eat the balanced diet that I do these days- I can/' t say that I/' ve had a craving in at least 5 years! No joke.
Health Fitness
The Ultimate Muscle Meal Plan
Choosing The Right Bodybuilding Supplement
Before wasting your money on a pile of bodybuilding supplements you really need to work out what you are hoping to achieve. Don/' t lose sight of the fact that sound nutrition forms the basis of any ...
Know Your Muscle Building Exercises - The Shoulders
Every bodybuilder and weight trainer will have his or her favorite exercises for each body part. That/' s how it should be - as you progress through the various stages of learning you/' ll understand...
Choosing The Right Bodybuilding Supplement
Before wasting your money on a pile of bodybuilding supplements you really need to work out what you are hoping to achieve. Don/' t lose sight of the fact that sound nutrition forms the basis of any ...
Know Your Muscle Building Exercises - The Shoulders
Every bodybuilder and weight trainer will have his or her favorite exercises for each body part. That/' s how it should be - as you progress through the various stages of learning you/' ll understand...
Alright- here/' s the special muscle meal plan recipe:
The Ultimate Muscle Salad
approx 1-2 cups spinach leaves
approx 1-2 cups mixed leaf lettuce
shredded carrots
1/2 of a ripe avocado- diced
2 hard boiled eggs- diced (preferrably organic- cage free)
Related Articles in Health Fitness
Bodybuilding Supplements may not be Necessary.
To supplement or not to supplement – that is the question on more bodybuilder’s lips than ever before. Are they safe? What works and what doesn/' t? Lets have a look at the basics. There are vario...
Muscle Fatigue-How to Blast Through the Dreaded Muscle Failure that "Hits" Us All
If you/' ve been working out for any amount of time- you/' re probably well acquainted with fatigue—that sensation of your muscles being "done- " "cooked- " "toast" You know- the "please have me...
To supplement or not to supplement – that is the question on more bodybuilder’s lips than ever before. Are they safe? What works and what doesn/' t? Lets have a look at the basics. There are vario...
Muscle Fatigue-How to Blast Through the Dreaded Muscle Failure that "Hits" Us All
If you/' ve been working out for any amount of time- you/' re probably well acquainted with fatigue—that sensation of your muscles being "done- " "cooked- " "toast" You know- the "please have me...
1/4 cup dried cranberries
top with homemade dressing made of balsamic vinegar- extra virgin olive oil- and Udo/' s Choice Oil Blend (3/4 of total liquid should come from the vinegar)
Mix it all together and you/' ve got one delicious and ridiculously nutritious salad. For an extra shot of antioxidants- wash it all down with some homemade iced green/white/oolong tea lightly sweetened with the natural sweetener Stevia or a little touch of raw honey.
Alright- now let/' s look at the approx macronutrient breakdown:
Prot: 23 g.- Carbs: 48 g.- Fiber: 12 g.- Fat: 45 g.- Calories: 650
The Role Of L-Glutamine In Building Muscle
L-glutamine remains the supplement of choice for many bodybuilders. It is a free form amino acid that can be found naturally in beans- meat- fish- poultry and dairy products. It is also an importa...
Fitness - Anaerobic Training
Anaerobic fitness is the force component of fitness in general- which also contains at least two other essential components: aerobic fitness (the part of cardio-vascular resistance) and joint mobili...
...
L-glutamine remains the supplement of choice for many bodybuilders. It is a free form amino acid that can be found naturally in beans- meat- fish- poultry and dairy products. It is also an importa...
Fitness - Anaerobic Training
Anaerobic fitness is the force component of fitness in general- which also contains at least two other essential components: aerobic fitness (the part of cardio-vascular resistance) and joint mobili...
...
Also- I don/' t care about the high fat content of this meal... because every last gram of the fat in this meal is VERY healthy... from the pecans- the olive oil- the Udo/' s oil- the fresh avocado... and yes- even the fat from the eggs is good for you!
How about the carbs? Well- out of a total of 48 grams- you/' ve got 12 grams of fiber. That/' s a pretty good ratio. Also- the healthy fats and protein in this meal will slow down the carbohydrate digestion- giving you a healthy glycemic response and steady controlled blood sugar.
Alright- so you/' re probably also wondering why there isn/' t a larger amount of protein. After all- protein is all the rage with bodybuilders- right. Well- actually 23 grams isn/' t too shabby- especially considering 14 grams of that comes from the highly bioavailable protein from the hard boiled eggs. Also consider that this meal has a whole lot of healthy fats- which increases the utilization of your protein. This happens because your body does not need to use your protein for energy- and can instead use it for muscle building or maintenance- and all of the other various functions that amino acids are needed for in the body.
Overall- with this meal plan- you/' ve got a great mix of healthy fats- good fibrous carbs- quality protein- and a huge diversity of vitamins- minerals- antioxidants- and other trace nutrients.
tagged
-
Related Articles:
- Choosing The Right Bodybuilding Supplement
Before wasting your money on a pile of bodybuilding supplements you really need to work out what you are hoping to achieve. Don/' t lose sight of the fact that sound nutrition forms the basis of any - Know Your Muscle Building Exercises - The Shoulders
Every bodybuilder and weight trainer will have his or her favorite exercises for each body part. That/' s how it should be - as you progress through the various stages of learning you/' ll understand - Bodybuilding Supplements may not be Necessary.
To supplement or not to supplement – that is the question on more bodybuilder’s lips than ever before. Are they safe? What works and what doesn/' t? Lets have a look at the basics. There are vario - Muscle Fatigue-How to Blast Through the Dreaded Muscle Failure that "Hits" Us All
If you/' ve been working out for any amount of time- you/' re probably well acquainted with fatigue—that sensation of your muscles being "done- " "cooked- " "toast"... You know- the "please have me - The Role Of L-Glutamine In Building Muscle
L-glutamine remains the supplement of choice for many bodybuilders. It is a free form amino acid that can be found naturally in beans- meat- fish- poultry and dairy products. It is also an importa - Fitness - Anaerobic Training
Anaerobic fitness is the force component of fitness in general- which also contains at least two other essential components: aerobic fitness (the part of cardio-vascular resistance) and joint mobili
