This is the second part of our ‘best foods for vegan bodybuilders’ series, to view part 1: The Best High Protein Foods To Eat As A Vegan Bodybuilder simply follow the link. Fat is probably the most misunderstood macro-nutrient, followed by carbohydrates. Yes, fats taken in excess is harmful to our health, but fats are essential to our health also. It is not possible to completely eliminate fat from our diets as several metabolic processes within our bodies rely on it. It is possible however to substitute carbohydrates (for the most part) with fats i.e. a ketogenic diet RELATED ARTICLE: Lose Weight and Gain Muscle with a High…
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Mehmet A
Mehmet is a qualified pharmacist and lover of shorts, whatever the season. Whilst his background is in science his interests are in fitness, music and entrepeneurship. He is the founder of Gym Meals London and believes quality food, an active lifestyle and regular stretching is the obvious secret to good health.
In order to build a more muscular physique, in addition to some intense workout, you will need to eat a lot. This requires a lot of protein, which most bodybuilders get from animal derived products like meat, milk and eggs. But what if you’re a vegan? Can you still be a bodybuilder? Can you attain that well sculpted build? In a word, YES. Protein is found in many sources, beyond meat, and there’s no rule stating yours must come from chicken, beef or pork. You can get protein from many vegetables, grains, legumes,fruits, nuts and seeds. You just have to study up on the vegan bodybuilder lifestyle…
Too busy to workout?! The reality is with a busy London lifestyle it’s never easy to stick to a schedule, especially if you have other commitments. In fact, you will probably find yourself snacking constantly to keep your energy levels up and this is may be adding to the problem. However fear not, you can burn more calories at work by following these simple tips. 1. Walk, Run or Cycle Public transport condition have never been a worse and our streets are becoming more and more congested. Maybe it’s time to start walking, cycling or jogging to work? Even if it means getting off…
Like a meal management bag, noise cancelling headphones are one of those things that once you own your first pair you wonder how you ever managed without. Maybe you disagree and I’m a grumpy fool but these are my top reasons why noise cancelling headphones are a must at the gym. Gets You in the Zone Have you ever walked into the gym and just not been in the mood to lift. Maybe you have arrived and when you got there it was too busy so you did a half ass workout then left. No? Well I certainly have. In…
One of the most popular diet trends in the fitness community right now, is the ketogenic diet, also known as the keto diet. What is is? And why has it been gaining popularity? From a fitness perspective, t’s a great way to maintain muscle while shedding fat at the same time. In contrast to traditional weight loss diets, keto dieting has a rather unique method of protecting against muscle wasting while under a calorie deficit, but it’s also shown to be beneficial for a number of health conditions that we’ll get into later. Okay, science time. Lets briefly discuss how…