Growth Hormone is one of the main anabolic hormones responsible for muscle growth and development. But research shows that our levels of HGH decrease as we age, making it harder and harder to gain muscle as we get older. However, L-arginine has been proven to help increase basal levels of HGH. Many bodybuilders take advantage of this relationship by taking…
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Stuffed Sweet Potato
Keeping with the sweet potato theme from the previous post, these amazing stuffed sweet potatoes are packed with protein and perfect for a post-workout snack. Enjoy! Ingredients: 4 medium sweet potatoes 1 cup black beans 4 ounces fontina cheese, freshly grated 2 cups fresh arugula 1 teaspoon olive oil half a lemon, juiced 4 eggs, cooked as desired salt +…
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Roasted Grape, Goat Cheese, and Honey Sweet Potato Boats
Sweet potatoes are a nutrient powerhouse filled with vitamin A, vitamin C, and fiber. It is considered one of the healthiest vegetables you could eat. Additionally, vitamin A has been linked to its efficacy in decreasing emphysema amongst smokers. Read the research below: Vitamin A and Emphysema Health benefits of sweet potatoes Recipe: makes 4 potatoes 4 sweet potatoes 2…
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No eggs French Toast
Eggs are used in this dish as binders of dry and wet ingredients. Substitute the wheat flour or any flour for the eggs and make the french toast as normally. What you need Makes 6 slices and takes about 30 minutes 1 cup almond milk or other plant-milk 1/4 cup + a 1/2 of a 1/4 cup whole-wheat…
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Baked Stuffed Tuna Steaks
Ingredients 2 tuna steaks 4 sprigs of thyme (you can also use rosemary, fennel fronds, tarragon, or chervil) 3-6 thin slices of lemon, halved A drizzle of olive oil 3 cups sea salt or kosher salt (preferably a mix of 2 cups coarse and 1 cup fine) 1 egg white Water Procedures Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a bowl,…
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Under 500 calories Salmon, Brown Rice and Green Beans topped with a Spicy Orange Marmalade
Ingredients: Ingredients: 1 tbsp ginger 2 tbsp Orange Marmalade 1/2 tsp hot chili sauce aka SIRACHA 1 tsp soy sauce 1 (six-ounce) center-cut salmon fillets salt/ pepper and lime juice to taste 1 tbsp vegetable oil Quick ratio point: Sweet:Spicy ratio is about 3:2 Add all the ingredients, except the salmon and oil, into a small bowl, and mix…
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