Several months back, Vince DelMonte posted an article on this site, and others, talking about some observations he made at the 2010 Mr. Olympia event. Basically, he got some information on the pre-contest diets of 3 contestants, to include Jay Cutler (I believe he won). These guys just seemed to be from another reality. You [...]
Whey Protein Lowers BP – Wow, Really?
December 13, 2010 By Leave a Comment
This is an amazing study to come out of Washington State University. But first, let me point out first what this article pointed out last – supplement companies and a dairy commission contributed and help fund this report. Talk about the fox guarding the henhouse. But still…results are results. Whey protein is good for building [...]
DHA Omega 3 Fatty Acids in the War Against Obesity
September 4, 2010 By Leave a Comment
by Byron Richards, CCN Dietary intake of DHA omega 3 essential fatty acids is woefully lacking all around the world. In populations that have adequate access to other foods this correlates strongly with the world-wide obesity epidemic. A new study reviews the multiple mechanisms by which omega 3 fatty acids, especially DHA, can combat the [...]
Are Supplements Necessary?
July 5, 2010 By 4 Comments
How important is supplementation to your success in either gaining weight or losing weight? This question has been around for a very long time. The most common reason for using supplements is not being able to get either the macronutrients and/or micronutrients from everyday food. How often have you heard that it is near [...]
Protein bars: performance nutrition or candy bars in disguise? – Q & A with Tom Venuto
June 14, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Question: I remember an article you wrote years ago called “protein bars: performance nutrition or candy bars in disguise?” You mentioned that most protein or health food bars were essentially just candy bars with protein powder. I was wondering if your opinions on this have changed at all since some of the products today seem [...]
Heavy Metals Found In Protein Shakes: Should You Stop Drinking Them?
June 12, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Written by Guest Blogger: Tom Venuto An investigation on protein drinks published in the July edition of Consumer Reports magazine, which was then picked up by CBS and NPR, has been causing waves of concern or even alarm to ripple through the fitness and bodybuilding world. Supplement companies are up in arms and people are [...]
Creatine… Is It Real?
March 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment
What a silly headline. I gotta stop that. Is It Real? No…Actually it’s not. It’s a make believe stuff from the 5th dimension. Okay, but over the years, if I had to point to one supplement that made a noticeable difference for me, it would be creatine. Stuff like vitamins, minerals, and all the other [...]
