How Much Protein Should A Bodybuilder Consume

There are two criteria which factor into the equation to determine the amount of protein a person needs: body weight and physical activity. A bodybuilder is generally very active, working very hard to earn and maintain muscle.
The recommended protein requirement for the average person is a mere 0.367 grams per pound of body weight per day, [...]

December 21st, 2009 | Category: bodybuilding, diet | One comment

Dangerous Scale

Most people who are trying to lose weight often become frustrated by their weight  number that is displayed on the scale.  The scale is a tool to determine an individual’s fat mass, which is a better indication of fitness than weight alone.  Multiplying a person’s body fat percentage by the weight measured on the scale easily [...]

November 7th, 2009 | Category: diet, exercise | Leave a comment

American Ginseng

American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius, L.) is a perennial herb and grows wild in deciduous forests of the eastern United States. American ginseng is an erect plant that reaches a height of 0.3 to 0.7 meters and has fusiform roots, greenish-white flowers and red berries. The roots and rhizomes are often branched or forked, and they [...]

October 14th, 2009 | Category: diet | Leave a comment
 
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