Simple Carbohydrates | What is Dextrose?
Dextrose aka Glucose Dextrose is just the scientific name for regular old glucose (also D-Glucose). It digests quickly because its a monosaccharide, or simple sugar, with no molecular bonds for the body to break down. When taken post exercise for 8 weeks, dextrose plus creatine increased strength but was more effective at increasing bodyweight. The [...]
Top 10 Antioxidant Herbs and Spices
Antioxidants With Flavour Healthy eating, sometimes a daunting task – Preperation, knowledge and creativity all play there roles to help create a structured meal plan. I myself use a lot of foods consistently such as Tuna, Chicken, Turkey and Steak so flavour can become dull and lifeless at times. Adding Herbs or Spices can add [...]
Loaded Porridge Recipe
Loaded Porridge Recipe Loaded Porridge, A fast efficient muscle building meal. A great meal for any one putting there body under intense workouts. I discovered this recipe from a Muscle & Fitness magazine during December 2010. I recently tried it and was very impressed with the outcome.. Ingredients 40g porridge oats 120ml water 1 tablespoon [...]
Critical Mass Review | Applied Nutrition
Applied Nutrition Critical Mass Review Hey Peeps! Just completed a tub of Applied Nutrition’s Critical Mass.. heres my thoughts! I have an Ectomorph body type and quite a rapid Metabolism so I figured I would give a weight gainer a try (that was calorie dense with high carbohydrates) rather than my usual approach of whey [...]
Hit A Training Plateau?
Have you been consistently training but are seeing no more progression? The first thing that you might want to look at is your diet. It is very common for people to stop seeing results/progression due to there lack of nutritional requirements i.e. protein, carbohydrates and vitamins. Nutrition is key, research your goal and tailor make [...]
