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- 8 minute(s)
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- Andy Morgan
The Problem With Keto
Keto is trendy right now, in a way that the paleo diet was a few years ago, and many other diets before it. The problem is that when something trends, the algorithm's reward extreme claims. The loudest voices rise to the top, muddying the waters for all...
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- 5 minute(s)
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- Andy Morgan
The Problem With Genetic Testing
I had a friend tell me the other day that he can't drink dairy. "I also learned I should lift with high reps because my body type isn't suited to strength work, and I need to do HIIT cardio to optimize fat burn." Oh boy, people rarely respond well to…
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- 4 minute(s)
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- Andy Morgan
Should I Count ‘Net Carbs’ Or All Carbs?
In this article, I argue that for simplicity, people should count all carbs (including sugar alcohols) as 4 kcal per gram, and ignore the net carb concept. Only counting ‘net carbs’ is a mistake. If you google, “what are net carbs?” you currently get this pop up first: “The term...
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- 6 minute(s)
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- Andy Morgan
Updated Bulking Guidelines
I’ve made changes to the rates I recommend people aim to gain weight at when bulking. This was sparked when I received a comment from a reader last week on the Calorie and Macro Calculator, asking why the calculations there did not match what I have in my How To Bulk Without...
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- 5 minute(s)
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- Andy Morgan
How To Minimize Performance and Muscle Growth Compromises While Following A Vegan Diet
This article focuses on the extra nutritional considerations for vegan readers looking to minimize any performance and muscle gain compromises. There are three key areas: protein quality and quantity, fat intake, and the supplementation that may be necessary. In late 2019 I wrote an article titled “Debunking ‘The Game Changers’...