INTERESTING READING
I don’t know how many have picked up the current issue of Muscle & Fitness. This month’s issue has a huge section devoted to nutrition (don’t they all?). This one was a little different that the others.
Beginning on page 144, the magazine lists the basics of bodybuilding nutrition. This is an excellent tool for any beginner or seasoned lifter. They take all the basic bodybuilding foods and tell you what they do (whether they are good for building mass, loosing body fat, eat pre or post workout and so on). All the foods are broken down by category and even have a breakdown of carbs, protein and fat content.
Here is what I liked. It not only covers the basic foods but covers best beverages, best foods out of a can, best breads, pasta and rice, best breakfast foods, best deli meats, best snacks, best flavor enhancers and even best fast foods. Even better, when applicable, they give their choice as the best brand to buy. This is the first time I have seen anyone specifically name a brand as “best. I can really see this helping me next time I go to the grocery store. I hate reading food labels but in this lifestyle it is a necessity. I easily get confused trying do decide which is better. This will help take some of the guesswork out of it. I was glad to see that some of the brand name items I have been eating made the list. Not bad for a newbie, huh?
Speaking of fast foods (a no-no in certain bodybuilding circles), I was surprised to see what made the list. I know they would be a last resort for some people but I am going to make them part of my cheat day. Now I can cheat and still eat somewhat healthy. Check out some of their fast food suggestions.
Burger King: Tendergrill Chicken Garden Salad, Tendergrill Chicken Sandwich (no sauce)
McDonalds: Asian Salad with Grilled Chicken, Premium Grilled Chicken Classic Sandwich.
KFC: Tender Roast Chicken Sandwich (no sauce), mashed potatoes (no gravy).
Subway: Club Sandwich and Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki Sandwich
Taco Bell: “Fresco Style Spicy Chicken soft taco. Taco Bell has 14 other “Fresco Style items are less than 10g fat.
Wendy’s: Plain baked potato (skip the butter and sour cream), chili (boasts a whopping 35g carbs and 25g protein with only 9g fat)
I just thought this was worth mentioning. If you get a chance, check out the full issue.
February 14, 2007 at 4:29 pm
thanks for the info. that is interesting. my cheat meal is usually on sat night, and i go to subway and i am a sucker for the turkey bacon swiss on toasted wheat with light mayo. not too bad of a cheat meal. havent had fast food since september of last year! actually, dont even want it!
February 14, 2007 at 4:31 pm
Me either. I did do the Wendy’s chili thing yesterday (only because I had not made any of my own this week). I might try one of the sadwiches next week.
Yours idea sounds good too.
February 14, 2007 at 7:37 pm
It helped revolutionize the way my wife and I shopped!