Thoughts on Carbohydrates

Some people still do not get it: you can not pack on hard and lean muscle mass if you only focus on protein. You need to take carbs in. The problem is that not all carbohydrates are good for you. Complex carbs food is the right approach to the situation. They are rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber and are slowly digestible. This slow digestion is ideal because you end up getting "fuel" during your entire work out. You simply need carbs for training and all is as simple as that so remember that! Avoid sugar, honey, jam, cakes, chocolate and so on. These are simple carbohydrates that do you no good as they do not have high nutritional value.

Thinking about complex carbs, you should eat oatmeal, brown rice, brown bread, sweet potatoes, yams and similiar food in your daily diet. Fibrous carbohydrates must not be avoided. This includes green beans, asparagus, brocoli, cauliflower and so on. By consuming these you avoid constipation and regulate bowel activity, making it more effective.