Author: E B

Men know that during strength training you are constantly hungry – in this way, the body gives a signal that it needs additional energy. In this case, calories are used to restore muscle tissue and build muscle.

Since potatoes contain about 70 kcal per 100 g, they can be considered a low-calorie diet food. About 75% of the composition of raw potatoes is water; 15-20% are carbohydrates; and in total for protein, fats, and fiber – no more than 5%.

Although pasta is generally considered to be a “bad” food with a high glycemic index, this is not entirely accurate. For example, the GI of durum wheat spaghetti is 45 ± 6 units – which is quite comparable with buckwheat, lentils, and other grains.

Traditionally, bread (like other baked goods) is considered unhealthy high-carbohydrate food with a high glycemic index. However, whole-grain bread can be included in the diabetic diet – which proves the ambiguity of this food product.

On the one hand, eating vegetables is an important part of a healthy diet. On the other hand, some starchy vegetables (primarily corn and potatoes) can have a fairly high glycemic index, comparable to white bread and rice.

Although the deadlift is the most important strength exercise, most trainees avoid it. The reasons are simple – a complex technique, as well as a serious burden on the body. In addition, beginners often do not know which muscles the deadlift pumps.

Glucose is a monosaccharide that is part of food (primarily sweets and fruits), as well as obtained from carbohydrate foods during digestion. The hormone insulin is needed to absorb glucose – if not enough, blood sugar levels can rise dangerously.

Complex carbs are better than simple carbs for a variety of reasons. Firstly, they have a low glycemic index and smoothly release their energy to the body. Secondly, most vegetables and whole grains contain complex carbohydrates, which explains their health benefits.

Key high-protein foods are meat and fish. They contain up to 25 g of protein per 100 g. A comparable amount is also found in dairy products. They also include sports protein (a product of milk processing) – which contains up to 70-80 g of protein per 100 g.

BCAA is a sports nutrition containing the three most important amino acids for metabolism. The abbreviation BCAA (or BCA) stands for Branched-Chain Amino Acids (branched-chain amino acids) and means leucine, isoleucine, and valine.