Q: Is it OK to eat red meat as an alternative to chicken or is it too fattening? A: Red meats offer some great potential for bodybuilders. They are high in iron, which carries oxygen in the blood and muscle, as well as zinc and b-vitamins. And did you realize that beef is also a great source of creatine? In fact, it has a higher creatine content than any other food. In addition, beef contains carnitine, which helps enhance fat metabolism. Of course, it’s pretty high in protein, too. Red meat can also, of course, be extremely fattening. But it is also possible to find red meats that are also very lean. So, rather than writing off red meat altogether, concentrate on lean cuts and you’ll be pretty safe. So which cuts are best? Lets take a look at the options when ...

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You don’t have a lot of time, but you understand the importance of nailing down six solid protein “feedings” in order to meet your body’s requirements for training, recovery and growth. Here is a quick daily checklist of meals which can give you a good variety of complete protein sources. Consider this list of meals to be a starting point. From here, you can rearrange meals to better meet your time and available food limitations, as well as your individual taste preferences. Stop #1 – Major breakfast Everybody loves a ‘real’ breakfast. Many bodybuilders limit themselves to a boring protein shake in the morning, or perhaps chicken and rice if they are dieting. But you don’t have to take this route. Allowing yourself an extra 15 minutes or so in the morning means you can cook yourself a ...

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