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Cheap sources of protein

In addition to protein powders and supplements, you also need to eat, you know, real food. We have a list of cheap sources of protein below. The list is actually part of a bigger list of 50 healthy foods for under $1 a pound, but we have selected the sources of food that are important for muscle growth and recovery. Of course, you already knew that you need protein in your daily diet if you want to recover and repair muscle tissue.

Take a look at the list below, and the next time you are in the market, keep an eye out for these foods:

Beans
Chicken
Eggs
Lentils
Liver
Milk
Pork
Turkey

There you have it, pretty cheap sources of protein. Now, we've only outlined the protein foods, be sure to check out the link below for the rest of the list. You will be able to create a full meal for real cheap. We could all save a few bucks here and there.

We don't take credit for this list, full credit goes to Jeff Yeager from The Daily Green. The source link for the article is listed below.

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The importance of water

Staying hydrated is very important, especially during warmer weather or during exercise. Your body consists of roughly 70% of water. Let's go over some signs of dehydration:

• Thirst.
• Fatigue.
• Loss of appetite.
• Muscle cramps.
• Dry skin and mouth.

As you can see, being dehydrated is not fun. Now let's go over some health benefits of staying hydrated and drinking water:

• Healthier skin.
• Better productivity at work.
• Healthier teeth and bones.
• Helps in digestion.
• Less cramps and sprains.
• Less thirsty.
• Less fatigue.
• Can help with weight loss.
• Helps build muscle.
• Increases muscle tone.
• Helps with circulation.
• Less likely to get sick.

The list goes on, we've only just covered the basic benefits of water.

How much water do you really need? For the average person, 8-10 glasses of water will suffice. If you're strength training or working on your cardio, you may need more.

We have come up with a small list on the best ways to keep hydrated:

• Always travel with a bottle of water.
• If you work at a desk, keep a big bottle of water on your desk.
• Drink some water when you wake up in the morning.
• Drink water before, during and after you exercise.

Remember not to drink water in large quantities at one time. Spread out your water intake throughout your day. You have all day to drink water, what's the rush?

It's water, nothing bad can come from drinking it. So, drink it up.

Weight Gain Diet For Skinny Guys

Bore bore bore! Yes I know, talking about weight gain diets for men and how to gain weight it can be an unbelievably tedious subject. I remember many years ago reading huge books on individual amino acids, and individual vitamins and their effects. a very stimulating bed time read that was.

When it comes to gaining weight, all that really matters is what is the best way to eat to gain weight fast in a healthy manner and without getting fat in the process. This article will look at how to accomplish this goal.

In order to gain weight and get bigger you are required to eat a lot! You wouldn’t believe the amount of people who come to me complaining that they can’t put on any weight, but only eat 2500 calories a day. Invariably they miss breakfast, and maybe have a sandwich for lunch. You have to eat big to get big, which means you want to be eating at least 3000-4000 calories per day, from 5-6 meals.

Eat a lot of protein. Ask anyone who is big if they eat a lot of protein, and they will all say yes. Eat a minimum of 1g of protein per lb of body weight The easiest way to achieve this is by using a good protein powder, mixed with milk taken two or three times a day.

Eat at regular intervals. Try your best to split your meals over six or seven times a day. That way you will be supplying your body with nutrients all the time, leaving it in the perfect position to put on muscle.

Eat a lot of complex carbs. These are your best energy foods. Cereals, bread, rice, and pasta are the best sources.

If you are struggling to eat enough calories, then products like weight gainers can be of assistance, but it's best to make your own, that way you know they are not full of sugar and fats.

But what if you want to gain weight and get ripped at the same time? If you are skinny and desperately want to put on weight, concentrate on bulking up first. Focus on on goal at a time. Once you put on the weight, you can then worry about cleaning up your diet and getting leaner.

Check out this video for more weight gain tips to get you on the right track!

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