When you look through the pages of any popular bodybuilding magazine you will see ads for products that promise to give you a jolt before you workout.
Products that promise to give you a pump-and products that you take post workout.
While this is all well and good, the one thing that does not get enough play is this-health.
Yes, you read that correctly, health.
Or more to the point, the health of your immune system.
Why?
Simple.
If you are constantly on the verge of a cold or flu, how hard do you think you will be able to train?
Plus, I know a lot of people, when the start to feel sick, the last thing they want to do is pound down a protein drink or some grilled chicken breasts. No chance!
They want junk food-and they want it now.
COVER THE BASICS FIRST
As mentioned above, there are tons of products around, but before you spend some cash, ask yourself this question-do I have my basic nutrition needs covered first?
Like a good quality vitamin and mineral supplement.
Along with a shopping cart full of nutritious vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower and onions-just to name a few.
It would not hurt to have a nice big salad everyday too.
If you are thinking, what does all of this have to do with building lean muscle-or any kind of muscle-for that matter?
Simple.
The better you eat, the better you will feel and the better you feel the harder you can train.
Which means you can gain more muscle.
As an added benefit, by eating foods rich in antioxidants and other healthy substances chances are you immune system will be running in high gear-which can potentially mean less sick days.
Less sick days mean training days-good stuff.
A POINT
Please do not take this article to mean that I am against all traditional bodybuilding supplements-because I am not.
I just think sometimes we get so caught up in the new stuff that we forget about the basics-and the basics have worked for years and will continue to work.
CONCLUSION
Yes, vitamin and mineral supplements along with healthy antioxidant loaded foods are not flashy, but when you combine them with good quality protein, quality carbs, and healthy fats you will have a nutrition profile that will not only help you build muscle, but feel great too-nice!
GO FOR IT!
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