Nutrition and health tips for men

Each of us has a different reason that drives us to hit the gym every day and move towards a healthier lifestyle. Your aspiration could be to look good to the opposite sex, compete in a bodybuilding competition, or simply take pride in your accomplishments. Whatever your driving force, one thing we all share is our ambition to train hard.

However, exercising all the right muscles and fixing your posture won’t give you the muscular body you’ve always dreamed of. To get the maximum benefits, it is necessary to combine a complete training routine with a proper nutrition plan. Nutrition is an essential tool for your bodybuilding training. Therefore, you need to take the right approach on your way to definition.

Most of the people tend to train hard but do not get results because they ignore the importance of a proper diet plan. Below are some important nutrition tips to help you get the most out of your training plan.

Correct approach to the calorie deficit

It is conventionally thought that to reduce body fat, one must eat fewer calories every day. Modern research has shown that to lose fat, you have to eat fewer calories in an average of 7 days. This means that you may have some strict days along with some where you eat according to your normal routine. However, keep a strict track of your weekly intake.

Also, don’t cut your calories drastically as it slows down your body’s metabolism and has adverse effects on your strength training. Modest calorie cuts will allow your body to tap into fat stores and keep your metabolism steady.

The fiber diet is the key!

When comparing two diets that contain the same amount of calories and carbohydrates but with different source foods, for example, fiber-free carbohydrates like white rice, white bread, and fiber-dense carbohydrates like oatmeal, brown rice, etc. High-fiber carbohydrates may be reduced to being more effective in long-term fat loss as a higher level of insulin increases the body’s fat storage.

Increase your meal frequency!

After cutting calories for the week, it is recommended to eat at least 5-6 small meals a day and divide your daily calories accordingly. This will keep your metabolism stable and prevent it from slowing down. Your energy levels will be more stable and you won’t feel hungry during the day.

No carbs before bed!

Maximizing the GH level is essential to getting a ripped body. GH levels basically inhibit the process of burning muscle and increase metabolism, in turn, burning large amounts of fat. These GH levels rise in the first 90 minutes of sleep and are affected by blood glucose levels. Therefore, it is important to abstain from carbohydrates before bed.