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How to create a calorie deficit in 2 simple steps
SOME PEOPLE GO TO EXTREMES to lose weight: fad diets, prolonged fasts, spending hours in the gym doing as many burpees as their heart can handle. The fact is all of these are built upon a very basic and sensible concept: a calorie deficit. And the best part is, you...
10 ultra-processed foods you might not realise are ultra-processed
A new global report has revealed that almost half of what Australians eat now comes from ultra-processed foods. Here are ten foods that might seem harmless, but sit squarely in the UPF category
How much protein is too much? Here’s what nutritionists say
The mighty macro helps repair muscle and build strength. But can you have too much protein? Here’s the offical verdict from nutritionists
A new study just busted a huge myth about intermittent fasting
Will regularly skipping breakfast make it harder to concentrate? According to a recent Psychological Bulletin review, the answer is no. Scientists have found enough evidence to firmly say that short-term fasting does not cause a dip in mental clarity.“The idea...
This type of meat is best for muscle growth after workouts
HAS ANYONE EVER told you that when it comes to muscle growth, protein content is all that matters? Everyone talks about hitting their protein goals and nailing their macros, but according to new research, there's more to it than eating as much protein as possible. A...
Creatine isn’t just for muscles — the brain benefits are shocking experts
IN A SMALL Missouri pharmacy, Drew Dible carefully measures out a five-gram dose of a fine white powder. The almost crystalline substance isn’t for a customer, but for him. And it’s not a prescription medication, but a supplement: creatine monohydrate. Dible is a...
Why so many teenage boys are taking creatine — and what parents should do
In an age of social media, where teenagers have direct (yet sometimes inauthentic) access to influencers’ gym and performance supplement routines, it can be challenging to sit down and have a balanced conversation about why their approach to nutrition need not look...
Here’s why not everyone should be taking creatine
It seems like everyone, everywhere, is talking about creatine all the time. But for all the compound’s proven benefits, there are a few things that should give you pause before taking creatine
Why creatine could be to blame for your headaches – and what to do about it
Performance and nutrition experts explain all
This chicken dinner packs 62g of pure protein
Hit your protein goals with this ultimate chicken dinner recipe from fit chef David Nayfeld
Eating too much protein might be tanking your testosterone, says new study
Lifters, if your protein intake is super high, your testosterone response could be suffering, according to new research
Protein coffee promises energy and gains – here’s all you need to know
A two-in-one fix for busy mornings, protein coffee delivers caffeine and muscle fuel in the same cup
Why runners need more carbs than they think, per surprising new study
Hot tip before the Sydney Marathon: research on elite runners shows that higher-carb fuelling can boost efficiency
Signs you’re taking too much creatine (and why you’re probably not)
After a pro golfer claimed to 'overdose' on creatine, we asked fitness experts whether it's possible – and what you should really watch out for
Matt Moran’s steamed Murray cod with ginger & shiitake broth is a midweek winner
Looking for a quick and tasty, not to mention healthy midweek meal you can make in under 30 minutes? Matt Moran has you covered
Why chocolate milk is a gold-standard recovery drink, according to science
A post-exercise beverage we can definitely get behind
Benedict Cumberbatch calls his Marvel diet “Horrific” and “Grossly wasteful” – Here’s why
The Doctor Strange actor had to eat five meals a day
How Ross Edgley turned extreme eating into an endurance superpower
Some athletes were born to run faster, others to jump higher; Edgley was born to eat
‘I took a 25g super-dose of creatine every day for 28 days – here’s what changed’
An MH writer measured the impact on his strength, energy and even memory