Nutrition Guide For Bodybuilders by Dane Fletcher

Eating can be more of a big deal than just going to the kitchen and popping something into the microwave every time your tummy grumbles. Bodybuilders especially need to get their matters in the kitchen right before they start complaining and getting frustrated over their slow progress. You must have heard the fact that you physique is mostly determined by your nutrition enough times. But if you still don't have your nutrition in shape, then hearing it one last time might just do you good. This is not me trying to te you that food is important, I'm just giving a brief illustration of what foods are important and how to cook them and when to eat them.

I will first of all start with the main macro nutrients which are proteins and carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are your body's major source of energy and your carbohydrate intake will determine just how long you can work out in the gym without collapsing. There are simple and complex carbohydrate sand I could advice you to stick to the complex carbohydrates especially if you a cutter. Complex carbohydrates take more time to be digested and will therefore release a constant and steady supply of energy into your system.

Simple carbohydrates n the other hand are converted into glucose almost as soon as you swallow them. If at that time your body doesn't need all that energy, it will only take what it needs and the rest is stored up as fat. The most preferred carbohydrate source by bodybuilders is oatmeal together with some sweet potatoes.

As for proteins, they are he ones responsible for the building up of those huge muscles which you want so bad. Also, they repair worn out and injured tissues which believe me will happen quite a lot while you work out with or without your knowledge. There are two main categories of proteins. Animal proteins are also called complete proteins because they contain all the amino acids that the body doesn't synthesize on its own. Plant proteins on the other hand are referred to as incomplete sources because they lack I some of these essential amino acids. Animal sources of protein include beef, fish, chicken, milk, eggs, milk, dairy products and other animal products. Plant proteins are found in different legumes, grains nut and seeds. Soy is one of the healthiest plant proteins that exist.

It is important that even as you have your proteins and carbohydrates in order, you should also ensure that you also take your vitamins and minerals religiously if possible. The absorption and use of the carbohydrates and proteins is controlled by the vitamins and minerals. This means that you may eat all the protein in the world but if you don't take the mineral that helps the body absorb it, then it will all be either stored or excreted from the body. Fats should not be neglected and omega 3 fatty acids especially. Water should also be taken more religiously than how you take our protein shakes.