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Understanding Carbohydrates

Posted on 26. Aug, 2011 by Rob Connor.

Carbohydrates are notoriously known as the food we love to hate, as it is the group most associated with bulk and weight gain. Worryingly, their bad reputation has lead to them being excluded in some popular diets, to the detriment of the dieters following them. Whilst there are plenty of unhealthy carbohydrates to avoid, there [...]

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Protein Sources – Your Best Choices

Posted on 21. Aug, 2011 by Rob Connor.

Whilst a well-balanced diet is an essential part of any body building programme, protein is one of the most important building blocks in the process. By now, we all know that protein is the fundamental food needed to build muscle mass, and ingesting carbohydrates and fats without it will not allow our muscles the nutrients [...]

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Cajun Style Sweet Potatoe Recipe

Posted on 04. Jun, 2011 by Rob Connor.

We all know that if you’re gonna eat potatoes then unless you’re bulking up, you should stick with sweet potatoes. Along with oats and rice, sweet potatoes are my main source of carbs which I eat each and every day. With a just a little bit of effort, you can transform your normally bland tasting [...]

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A Favourite Low GI Recipe – Eggs & Salmon

Posted on 12. Nov, 2010 by Rob Connor.

Despite some of the negative press they get, I’ve always been a fan of eggs as part of my bodybuilding diet. Salmon is also possibly my favourite fish, so put the two together and you’ve got something pretty darn good! Although the carbs are low (4g per serving) making this a very low GI recipe, [...]