Nutrition

70 WAYS TO EAT FOR MUSCLE - PART 1

These 70 nutritional commandments will provide you everything you need to build dense, lean muscle »

SUPPLEMENTS: 6 UNUSUAL SUSPECTS

Getting to the next step may involve going back to basics with your supps »

PROTEIN VS. PROTEIN

Yogurt squares off with cottage cheese in this battle to see which does a body better »

GO GREEN!

An extract of green tea may just make you leaner and bigger »

CANNED GOOD!

Here's a recipe that tastes better than it sounds: Canned Chicken a la FLEX »

GRILLING DANGERS

What to watch out for when grilling »

MORE BEER, LESS TEST!

Will beer make you a girly-man? »

TEST BOOSTER

Check out these seven ways to maintain your testosterone levels »

MIGHTY MINERAL

Chromium can boost testosterone levels and promote muscle growth »

DORIAN'S DIET

How the six-time Mr. Olympia ate for mass »

THE PRESSURE'S ON

Fight stress with nutrition »

5 REASONS TO EAST YOUR VEGGIES

No, they're not packed with protein, but veggies are a still a bodybuilder's best friend. »

SYNERGISTIC GAINING COMBOS

Adding muscle requires a calorie surplus with adequate protein intake. »

PROTEIN OVERLOADING TACTICS

Overloading protein should be the cornerstone of any bodybuilder's diet. »

THE DIET MENTALITY

For a dieting bodybuilder, gaining muscle while losing body fat is a matter of mentality. »

TASTY FISH RECIPES

Try these protein-loaded meals for your pre-contest countdown. »

EAT ON THE CHEAP

Eating healthy, but cheaply is possible with this plan. »

FISH FOR PROTEIN

Reach your bodybuilding goals by eating fish. »

RAPID FAT LOSS GUIDE

A 10-point plan for safe and rapid fat loss »

SHAWN RAY'S 12 STEP DIET

As runner-up for the Mr. Olympia, Shawn Ray certainly knows the right diet to follow. Catch his tips here. »

CARBOHYDRATES BROKEN DOWN

Understand the true difference between good- and bad-carbs. »

SIX MEALS A DAY

The "six a day" rule also keeps your stomach smaller, promotes more water consumption, and allows you to intake more fiber, fruits and vegetables. »

DELICIOUS PROTEIN SNACKS

Discover why eating nuts is beneficial to your health. »

UNDERSTANDING CARBS

The evidence against the Atkins anti-carb craze. »

THE LIMIT TO SUPPLEMENTS

Learn the latest research on the limitation of supplements. »

THE WHOLE-FOOD WAY

Breaking through the myth of supplements with an easy-to-follow whole food plan »

FIND THAT FIBER

How fiber helps your physique »

YOUR LUCKY SEVEN CARBS

Contrary to current beliefs, carbohydrates are not the enemy, especially for the growing bodybuilder. »

TRY CYCLING PROTEIN

Conventional bodybuilding wisdom. »

THE REBOUND EFFECT

Gain up to 10 pounds in six weeks with this step-by-step approach to maximizing muscle growth immmediately after dieting. »

9 TO GROW ON

Power up your postworkout meal and set muscle growth into motion with these fast acting carbhoydrate supplements and food »

SHREDDING STRATEGIES

This six-pack of proffessional-strength dieting tips will help you cut up, lean out and make every muscle group standout in sharp relief. »

YOU'RE FIRED

A four-step low-carb supplement plan for incinerating fat, while maintaining energy »

FISH FACTS

Some of the best bodybuilding foods in existence lie under the sea »

TOP 10 THERMOGENIC SUPPLEMENTS

Rev your fat-burning furnace with »

THE GROWTH FACTOR DIET

With this targeted nutrition and supplement program, you can jack up your body's IGF-I levels for maximum muscle gains. »

BURN THAT FAT

Three fat-burning stacks to help you get in the best possible shape »

BUGGIN' OUT

Plants use it to keep insects at bay; bodybuilders can use it to build muscle and strength — 20-beta-ecdysterone. »

FOOD FIXES

Want to improve your results and make faster gains? Here’s a guide you can use to upgrade your bodybuilding diet, one meal at a time. »

MASS CONSTRUCTION

Build the perfect supplement stack and lay the foundation for new muscle growth »

EATS OF STRENGTH

Use this expert guide to revamp your nutrition program for maximum power »

CLASSIC CUTS

Sculpt your diet for lean and muscular results with these nutritional lessons from TROY ALVES, culled from his rise to the pro ranks »

PROTEIN MYTHS

We set the record straight regarding seven common assumptions about the most important muscle-building nutrient. »

NUTRITION COUNTDOWN

These top supplements will amp up your preworkout meals for maximum power and performance in the gym »

CRITICAL CONDITION

Need to get ripped in a hurry? Mark Dugdale’s fast-track nutritional overhaul will help you drop bodyfat in five easy steps. »

TOP PROTEIN PICKS

From casein to whey and everything in between, this complete guide to protein powder gives you the lowdown on the best choices for muscle growth »

ENZYME TIME

Yes, enzyme supplements can help ease digestion — but did you know that they can help you recover from a hard training session, too? »

BRANCH OUT

How did Branch Warren transform himself into a bodybuilding juggernaut of 270 offseason pounds? By sticking to nutritional basics to fuel his mass-building workouts »

HOME BODY

FLEX spends a day at home with Jay Cutler »

10 STEPS TO BIGNESS

Follow these daily guidelines to help your body recover and keep growing. »

SALAD DAYS

Produce a salad that’s perfect for your bodybuilding needs »

THE FIBER FILE

Seven facts about one of bodybuilding’s most important nutrients »

BIG AND HEALTHY

Here are 10 ways to supercharge your body and your nutrition plan for ultimate muscle gains -- and better health »

THE FORGOTTEN SIX-PACK

Six overlooked bodybuilding supplements that can help boost your gains »

SIX DEADLY DIET SINS

Nutrition don’ts bodybuilders must avoid in order to get ripped »

TEST DRIVE

Dramatically boost your testosterone levels and muscle gains with this six-week training, nutrition and supplement program »

EIGHT NUTRIENTS YOU NEED

Below are eight important bodybuilding nutrients, the best food sources of each, and supplement tips to enhance your recovery and support your quest for greater mass and size. »

EIGHT FACTS ABOUT CARBOHYDRATES

Apply these carb facts to build a custom nutrition profile that works uniquely with your body »

UPDATED PREJUDGING GALLERY

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VICTOR VICTORIOUS

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MAKE YOUR OLYMPIA PICKS!

Play the all-new Muscle Fantasy League right now online. »

BEWARE OF THE PITBULL

FLEX's Terry Goodlad takes on heavyweight champ Andrei Arlovski, the baddest man in the UFC. What is he, nuts?? »

PROTEIN BONANZA

Here are five ways to increase the digestibility and absorption of your protein drinks »

CUTTING EDGES

Five lesser known (but not less effective) fat-burning supplements. »

Stress-Free Dieting

Maintaining a bodybuilding diet 24 hours a day while trying to lead a normal life is no easy feat. Follow FLEX's five tips for a stress-free diet. »

GENERAL NUTRITION REFRESHER COURSE: 7 BASICS YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

If you think it's all about protein, think again. Bodybuilding nutrition is about providing your body with the optimal balance of foods at every meal. »

REV UP YOUR PERFORMANCE WITH THESE STRATEGIES

These four high-powered strategies are sure to rev up your performance with fast results. »

BIG AND LEAN MUSCLE MACHINE

Nine sure bets for packing in mass while staying lean

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LIQUID ASSETS

Drinking water is not only essential to stay hydrated, but will also act as a performance enhancer. »

FIVE-ITEM MEAL PLAN FOR MAX GAINS

To help you pack meat on your frame, follow these five basic nutrition principles: »

SEVEN CRUCIAL CARB TIPS

Follow these seven recommendations to keep you lean while you pack on mass without going through carb deprivation. »

AN APPLE A DAY KEEPS MUSCLE LOSS AWAY

One important but little-publicized reason for bodybuilders to hit fruits and veggies hard is the ability of these foods to help maintain muscle and bone. »

FOUR FAIL-SAFE PERKS OF PROTEIN

Fail-safe perks of protein to prove once and for all that there's more to this subject than you'll get from the chicken heads clucking in the gym. »

7 CARB SECRETS FOR SUCCESS

With all the hype floating around, you might think carbs are useless except for producing fat. »

NET GAINS: CREATINE, FASTING AND ARGININE

Should you pre mix your creatine? Is fasting a good thing? How much arginine should you take? »

NET GAINS: HIGH PROTEIN DIETS, SMOOTHIE NUTRITION, OLD VITAMIN C, AND BAD GUMS

Protein: Why so high? Do smoothies do a bodybuilder good? Can I take expired vitamins? And are my gum problems related to my gain problems? »

A SMARTER WAY TO ADD MUSCLE IN THE OFFSEASON

IFBB pro George Farah tells you the best way to add muscle in the offseason. »