Most of what people eat doesn't qualify as real food. Real food is nutritious. It should help the body repair itself and supply energy. It should taste good. Simply put, real food comes either from ... Continue Reading
Meat-Free Mexican: Walnut and Lentil Tacos
I used to eat a lot of meat, at least a couple times per day, and it took a large toll on my digestive system. Since then I have cut down on my meat consumption and integrated more vegetarian meals into my ... Continue Reading
The Healthiest Food You Aren’t Eating: Liver Pate
I’m always suspicious when it comes to anything labeled a “superfood.” Most people assume that these foods have to come from an exotic, far-away land. But in reality, some of the most nutrient-dense foods ... Continue Reading
Simple Ways for Skinny Guys to Eat More
If you want to gain weight and build muscle, you’ve got to eat more calories than you’re expending.1 There’s no way around it. And if you’re a naturally skinny guy who can’t gain weight no matter how much ... Continue Reading
Can Pre-Packaged Meals Help With Weight Loss?
Amongst inactivity, overconsumption of processed foods, and low nutrient intakes, a new culprit has emerged as one of the main contributing factors to obesity in Western populations: increased portion ... Continue Reading
Stop Contemplating and Start Doing
Too many people who are contemplating changing their nutrition program or adding an exercise component jump in too fast. Or they don’t jump at all, because the cliff is scary, with visions of egg whites ... Continue Reading
You’re Not Overtraining, You’re Under-Recovering
“Overtraining” is a buzzword that is tossed around the fitness community. It’s the result of pushing your body past its threshold, and it causes symptoms like fatigue, apathy towards workouts, persistent ... Continue Reading
4 Soul Food Recipes That Won’t Stop Your Gains
Have you ever just needed a totally different but convenient meal? Many of us will have a “cheat” day and dine out or have a huge dessert, but comfort food doesn’t have to be reserved for these rare ... Continue Reading
3 Kitchen Essentials for the Athlete Chef
I have two rules when I work out and when I cook: Keep it clean. Keep it simple. The more equipment involved, the more confusing it can get. When I prepare food, I like to limit my ... Continue Reading
Roasted Garlic Power: 3 Recipes for Athletes
When my daughter was about seven years old, her school held a grandparents’ day event. Each kid wrote a poem about his or her attending grandparent. This particular year my maternal grandmother, who was ... Continue Reading
The Best DIY Pre-Workout Shake
This month, the coaches of Breaking Muscle UK were asked to consider strength as the focus of our articles. This is pretty easy for me to cover as a recipe contributor, as my advice for building strength ... Continue Reading
Alkaline Diet for an Athletic Edge
At its core, nutrition is so very basic: eat whole foods and avoid processed garbage. But when you look at how nutrition can improve performance, things get more complicated. Human performance can ... Continue Reading
Fuel Your Workout With Craveable Rustic Guacamole
Avocados have long been prized as a source of nutrition for athletes. They are low-carb, loaded with fiber, and high in potassium. The phytochemicals contained within an avocado are also a natural fuel ... Continue Reading
3 Nutritional Strategies Every Athlete Needs
This article was written by Matt Whitmore. If you follow Fitter Food, you’ll know our approach to nutrition is a simple one. This hasn’t always been the case. I’ve been as guilty as the next guy of ... Continue Reading
Man Food: Nutrition to Increase Testosterone
Testosterone is the hormone that makes men, men. It stimulates the growth of the penis and scrotum, is vital in the production of sperm, controls fat distribution on the body, increases the growth of ... Continue Reading
A 12-Week Fat Loss Plan: Phase Three
If you’ve completed phase one and phase two of this program, hopefully your body is beginning to thrive and crave real food and smart exercise. There aren’t any huge changes in phase three. Instead, we ... Continue Reading
Gourmet Power Greens: Kale Chips 3 Ways
Many of us are probably over the kale craze and have moved onto watermelon radish or something. But kale still packs a powerful punch for athletes. Not only is it low in calories, but it also delivers more ... Continue Reading
Soup for Sustenance: Golden Beet and Pancetta Borscht
Borscht (or Borsch) is a fantastic root vegetable soup that originated in the Ukraine. It was used to supply sustenance and a well-rounded supply of nutrients for hard-working people who needed to maintain ... Continue Reading
Fun With Fermentation: Homebrewed Kombucha
You’ve probably heard people talking about this drink called kombucha. What the heck is it, and why would you want to drink it? Let’s make one thing clear: science hasn’t found any conclusive ... Continue Reading
Cannellini Carbonara: A Tasty Alternative for Pasta Lovers
In the past, I have been an advocate of certain traditional dishes and spaghetti carbonara was at the top of that list. I don’t think all grains are hell-sent or that carbs will jump out at you in the ... Continue Reading
Healthy Healing: Nutrition for Surgery Recovery
A freak accident or momentary lapse in concentration during intense training is all it takes for injuries to happen. Some injuries could stall your progress for months and even require surgery. If you’re a ... Continue Reading
Where Sweets and Satan Collide
For all of human history, every culture has crafted mythical tales of monsters, villains, and archenemies to heighten our experience as mortals and display our individual plight. Many of these cautionary ... Continue Reading
The Minimalist’s Guide to Eating Well on a Budget
If you are on tight food budget but want to eat in a way that supports a healthy body composition, you’re in luck. Having less to work with is actually an advantage. You cut out the noise of the diet ... Continue Reading
Transform Takeout: Homemade Beef and Broccoli for Athletes
When you’re an athlete, weekend mornings are often met with long training sessions, events, or races. A well-balanced Friday night dinner of good carbohydrates, lean protein, and healthy fats is key to ... Continue Reading
