Diets To Build Muscle Mass

Diets to Build Muscle Mass

The diets of professional body builders and guys and gals who just want to develop a ripped body so they can look good on the beach are or should be very similar. There's a common myth out there that says you can "convert fat into muscle." That's simply not true. You can't "convert" fat into muscle any more than you can "convert" a chunk of coal into a diamond. The human body simply doesn't work that way.

It IS true that muscle weighs MORE than fat. You can pretty easily see why. Fat is "fluffy," while muscle is hard and firm. A pound of feathers weighs the same as a pound of iron, but you need a great deal less iron to make a pound.

Forcing the body to create muscle is a process. The body doesn't just decide to make more muscle. The body must be convinced that more muscle is NEEDED for survival. The body is all about survival.

So, if you want to create muscle, you have to lift weight repeatedly to the point that you can no longer lift the weight. The muscle actually tears. While you rest, the body builds muscle fibers to replace the damage that's been done to the muscle, and the muscle gets bigger. As you can see, there is no fat involved in that formula.

The idea is to provide your body with the right "tools" (meaning food) that it needs to repair the damage done to a muscle by building muscle fiber. Layers of fat are burned off so that the fat is revealed, and weightlifting exercises cause the muscle to get bigger.

A low-carb diet is NOT the right diet for those who want to build muscle. A low-carb diet actually defeats the purpose. You need to eat a well-balanced diet that includes plenty of protein, but also carbs.

BONUS : Diets to Combat Acne

The first and most important piece of information that you need about diet and acne is that there is no food that causes acne; I don't care what your mother or your grandma said. Junk food does not cause acne. Fried foods do not cause acne. Potato chips, carbonated drinks, or chocolate do not cause acne. There is no food that causes acne!

Now, that being said, the LACK of some nutrients can exacerbate acne (make it worse). The human body is a wonderful and complex machine that takes what it needs from the fuel given it (in the form of food and drink), removes and uses what it needs from that fuel to cause the organs (including the skin) to function properly.

Whatever the body doesn't need is sent out of the body through the bowels, the bladder, and the skin — yes, the skin. The skin is often called the "third kidney." However, in order for this disposal system to work correctly, it needs certain nutrients as well.

The foods you eat can't cause acne, but the foods that you DON'T eat can. You need the nutrients provided by fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, and whole grains. And, you need water — lots and lots of good, clean, chemical-free water. The stuff is a miracle drug unto itself.

If you eat a diet that is loaded with fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, and whole grains, drink plenty of water, and exercise on a regular basis, you'll see your acne begin to clear up from the inside out. When you hand the body what it needs, it uses it effectively and efficiently.

Here's what you need and where to get it:

Vitamin A — Controls sebum production: Found in milk, egg yolks, vegetables, and fruits.

Vitamin B6 — Helps to balance hormones: Found in avocados, bananas, chickpeas, fish, poultry, and various meats.

Vitamin C — Enhances immune function: Found in citrus fruits and many vegetables.

Zinc — Decreases inflammation: Found in beans, cheese, eggs, meats, nuts, and seafood.

Essential Fatty Acids — Dilutes sebum and reduces clogs: Found in tuna and salmon.