Apple cider vinegar (ACV) has been touted for a variety of health benefits and uses, both internally and externally. It’s worth noting that while many people swear by these benefits, scientific evidence for some claims is limited. I personally am in camp ACV, and often use it as a pre-workout drink, so here are some … Read more
Why I’m interested in the slow carb diet: Or here’s a visual version from Tim Ferriss’ 1-pager: What I like about this is really the simplicity. You can watch this segment from the Huberman podcast from June 2023.
Now I definitely do like yogurt. And the fact that it’s supposed to be good for your gut bacteria is something I often justify to eating another bowl of yogurt. But the yogurt that’s beneficial for you isn’t sweet: Yogurt is not supposed to be sweet. When it’s natural, it has a tasty sour tang, … Read more
Here’s a pretty cool video that walks through the meal plan of Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson when he was bulking up for playing the role of Hercules: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mv_duZ6v8wI
Turns out Popey was right when it comes to spinach. Spinach DOES help with muscle growth. Chemicals in spinach help to speed up the body’s conversion of protein into muscle mass, as scientists found out in 2008. They extracted specific chemicals from spinach, called phytoecdysteroids, and placed them on human muscle tissue in a lab. The … Read more
I put Quinoa in a blender and pulverized it. Then added 20g into my shake. Tasted fucking delicious. Next time I’ll try 50g. Really? Quinoa for musclebuilding? You sure? Based on what I’ve learned when looking into the matter, I do think that quinoa is a great food for anyone who wants to take in … Read more
