CARBOHYDRATES AND DIETARY FIBER In order for muscles to grow, it is necessary to train hard, and carbohydrates provide energy for strong training. Complex carbohydrates that provide long-lasting energy are the best for athletes who train. Excellent sources of complex carbohydrates are brown rice, buckwheat, sweet potatoes, brown dough, barley, oats and oatmeal, quinoa, amaranth, […]
Category: Diet
Fats
FATS Bodybuilders are often afraid of fats, and there’s no reason to be. You just need to know how to distinguish them. There are unsaturated and saturated fats. Unsaturated fats We have unsaturated fats that are good for athletes in whole grains and legumes, nuts and in cold-pressed oils. There are several types of cold-pressed […]
Proteins
PROTEINS For every person who is involved in bodybuilding and recreationally or competitively trains in fitness, the most important nutrient is proteins. Protein provides the material from which muscles grow. Protein consists of amino acids, and we differentiate essential and non-essential amino acids. Essential amino acids cannot be synthesized by the body and must be […]
Vitamins Minerals Water
VITAMINS Increased training and increased nutrition also require a higher intake of vitamins. Thus, vitamin B1helps in the metabolism of carbohydrates, and B6 in the metabolism of protein. Strong workouts cause stress, and due to stress, a larger amount of free radicals are created. Free radicals can start a chain reaction that leads to cell […]