While it's no secret that you need to ingest protein to help develop larger muscles, what is really needed are the elemental building blocks of protein known as amino acids. The body uses 22 of these amino acids, but only nine are deemed essential. What that means is that … [Read more...]
Fake Meat: How Healthy Is It? by Jerry Brainum 1/21
"Here try this burger, Jerry." I was at an outdoor barbecue on July 4, with all in attendance maintaining the social distancing required in this age of Covid-19. I peered at my friend with eyes above my suitably placed face mask. "No thanks, Bob. I stopped eating beef over two … [Read more...]
Eat Big to Get Big? By Jerry Brainum 6/20
The goal of anyone who engages in resistance training is to gain added muscle mass and strength. While losing excess body fat mandates a reduction in total calorie intake to the extent that you are consuming fewer calories than you burn through physical activity, gaining … [Read more...]