adequate protein.

CLA

One recent hot supplement to hit the shelves has been Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA). CLA is currently marketed as a supplement that promotes fat-loss and the growth of lean body tissue but there are some studies that suggest CLA also has anti-carcinogenic properties and can be useful in combating arteriosclerosis and preventing or delaying the onset of diabetes. There is some evidence though that seems to point to synthetically produced CLA metabolizing differently from naturally occurring CLA.

CLA is naturally occurring in grazing animals so consuming beef and milk products is a way to obtain

Big & Beefy

Beef and bodybuilding have a long-standing relationship that goes all the way back to the shoreline of Muscle Beach when muscle-makers stood around chomping on beef liver tablets in between meals of ground beef, milk, and raw eggs. These golden era beach boys may not have known the all the particulars about nutritional science or had access to the advanced supplementation like bodybuilders today do, but they knew one thing- you eat big, lift big, you grow big. Does that sound too simple?

What’s So Big About Beef?

Bodybuilding nutrition has come a long way. From what we’ve now learned through scientific study, it turns out our bodybuilding forefathers made a smart choice by eating so many big steaks. Beef is more than simply a protein choice, it’s an anabolic food that contains many of the nutritional building blocks that are critical to muscular growth, athletic performance, and recovery from hardcore training. In fact, you might be surprised to learn that some of the things you’ve been buying in a bottle can come from what you can put on your plate!

Beef, An Anabolic Food?

It should come as no surprise that one of the primary reasons why beef contributes to an anabolic growth state is because it is mainly comprised of protein. How much protein will depend on how lean the cut is that you select and there are so many it can be really confusing to pick one. A 4-ounce portion of beef will contain anywhere from 20-26 grams of protein. The best choices are cuts with “loin” or “round” in the name such as eye of round, top round, top sirloin, or tenderloin. The very leanest beef brands will be labeled “lite”, “natural”, or “grass-fed” and may have the American Heart Association’s “healthy heart” symbol on the package.

Bodybuilders and other men looking to add lean muscle to their frames should consume at least the minimum recommended protein intake for athletes of 1.7-1.8 grams protein per kilogram bodyweight. You can round the recommended protein allowance up to a gram per pound of bodyweight. Many competitive or serious bodybuilders aim for 2 grams per pound, so experiment to find what works the best for your body. Most people seem to find it difficult to meet their body weight in protein consistently but if you’re looking to grow, it’s something you need to commit to doing (this is where protein shakes and good MRPs come in handy). Heavy resistance training tears your muscle tissue to shreds and the only way it’s going to grow back bigger and stronger is if you provide it with adequate protein.

CLA

One recent hot supplement to hit the shelves has been Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA). CLA is currently marketed as a supplement that promotes fat-loss and the growth of lean body tissue but there are some studies that suggest CLA also has anti-carcinogenic properties and can be useful in combating arteriosclerosis and preventing or delaying the onset of diabetes. There is some evidence though that seems to point to synthetically produced CLA metabolizing differently from naturally occurring CLA.

CLA is naturally occurring in grazing animals so consuming beef and milk products is a way to obtain

tudy, it turns out our bodybuilding forefathers made a smart choice by eating so many big steaks. Beef is more than simply a protein choice, it’s an anabolic food that contains many of the nutritional building blocks that are critical to muscular growth, athletic performance, and recovery from hardcore training. In fact, you might be surprised to learn that some of the things you’ve been buying in a bottle can come from what you can put on your plate!

Beef, An Anabolic Food?

It should come as no surprise that one of the primary reasons why beef contributes to an anabolic growth state is because it is mainly comprised of protein. How much protein will depend on how lean the cut is that you select and there are so many it can be really confusing to pick one. A 4-ounce portion of beef will contain anywhere from 20-26 grams of protein. The best choices are cuts with “loin” or “round” in the name such as eye of round, top round, top sirloin, or tenderloin. The very leanest beef brands will be labeled “lite”, “natural”, or “grass-fed” and may have the American Heart Association’s “healthy heart” symbol on the package.

Bodybuilders and other men looking to add lean muscle to their frames should consume at least the minimum recommended protein intake for athletes of 1.7-1.8 grams protein per kilogram bodyweight. You can round the recommended protein allowance up to a gram per pound of bodyweight. Many competitive or serious bodybuilders aim for 2 grams per pound, so experiment to find what works the best for your body. Most people seem to find it difficult to meet their body weight in protein consistently but if you’re looking to grow, it’s something you need to commit to doing (this is where protein shakes and good MRPs come in handy). Heavy resistance training tears your muscle tissue to shreds and the only way it’s going to grow back bigger and stronger is if you provide it with adequate protein.

CLA

One recent hot supplement to hit the shelves has been Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA). CLA is currently marketed as a supplement that promotes fat-loss and the growth of lean body tissue but there are some studies that suggest CLA also has anti-carcinogenic properties and can be useful in combating arteriosclerosis and preventing or delaying the onset of diabetes. There is some evidence though that seems to point to synthetically produced CLA metabolizing differently from naturally occurring CLA.

CLA is naturally occurring in grazing animals so consuming beef and milk products is a way to obtain

otein. How much protein will depend on how lean the cut is that you select and there are so many it can be really confusing to pick one. A 4-ounce portion of beef will contain anywhere from 20-26 grams of protein. The best choices are cuts with “loin” or “round” in the name such as eye of round, top round, top sirloin, or tenderloin. The very leanest beef brands will be labeled “lite”, “natural”, or “grass-fed” and may have the American Heart Association’s “healthy heart” symbol on the package.

Bodybuilders and other men looking to add lean muscle to their frames should consume at least the minimum recommended protein intake for athletes of 1.7-1.8 grams protein per kilogram bodyweight. You can round the recommended protein allowance up to a gram per pound of bodyweight. Many competitive or serious bodybuilders aim for 2 grams per pound, so experiment to find what works the best for your body. Most people seem to find it difficult to meet their body weight in protein consistently but if you’re looking to grow, it’s something you need to commit to doing (this is where protein shakes and good MRPs come in handy). Heavy resistance training tears your muscle tissue to shreds and the only way it’s going to grow back bigger and stronger is if you provide it with adequate protein.

CLA

One recent hot supplement to hit the shelves has been Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA). CLA is currently marketed as a supplement that promotes fat-loss and the growth of lean body tissue but there are some studies that suggest CLA also has anti-carcinogenic properties and can be useful in combating arteriosclerosis and preventing or delaying the onset of diabetes. There is some evidence though that seems to point to synthetically produced CLA metabolizing differently from naturally occurring CLA.

CLA is naturally occurring in grazing animals so consuming beef and milk products is a way to obtain

r athletes of 1.7-1.8 grams protein per kilogram bodyweight. You can round the recommended protein allowance up to a gram per pound of bodyweight. Many competitive or serious bodybuilders aim for 2 grams per pound, so experiment to find what works the best for your body. Most people seem to find it difficult to meet their body weight in protein consistently but if you’re looking to grow, it’s something you need to commit to doing (this is where protein shakes and good MRPs come in handy). Heavy resistance training tears your muscle tissue to shreds and the only way it’s going to grow back bigger and stronger is if you provide it with adequate protein.

CLA

One recent hot supplement to hit the shelves has been Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA). CLA is currently marketed as a supplement that promotes fat-loss and the growth of lean body tissue but there are some studies that suggest CLA also has anti-carcinogenic properties and can be useful in combating arteriosclerosis and preventing or delaying the onset of diabetes. There is some evidence though that seems to point to synthetically produced CLA metabolizing differently from naturally occurring CLA.

CLA is naturally occurring in grazing animals so consuming beef and milk products is a way to obtain

adequate protein.

CLA

One recent hot supplement to hit the shelves has been Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA). CLA is currently marketed as a supplement that promotes fat-loss and the growth of lean body tissue but there are some studies that suggest CLA also has anti-carcinogenic properties and can be useful in combating arteriosclerosis and preventing or delaying the onset of diabetes. There is some evidence though that seems to point to synthetically produced CLA metabolizing differently from naturally occurring CLA.

CLA is naturally occurring in grazing animals so consuming beef and milk products is a way to obtain CLA through diet. Omega-3 “essential fats”, produced only in the green leaves of plants, are higher and CLA levels are 30-40% higher in free-range cattle, consuming “grass fed” beef may be your best bet for maximizing CLA intake through diet.

Zinc

Zinc is another important mineral needed by hardcore trainees. Zinc intake plays a critical role in tissue growth and repair as well as metabolism. And while most of the world’s population is chronically low on zinc intake, consuming beef will mean consuming the food with the highest amount of bio-available zinc. In fact, the inclusion of beef in your diet will help your body absorb the zinc from other foods you are consuming.