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You don't have to be a gym rat to appreciate what certified personal trainer and Men's Health cover model Avedon has to say in this sensible, easily customizable approach to nutrition and fitness. Unsurprisingly, Avedon's technique boils down to eating a series of small meals throughout the day, emphasizing lean meats, whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables. Some recipes, most notably protein shakes, call for protein powder and/or other nutrients requiring a special trip to the health food store, but most other ingredients are easily sourced. The most jarring adjustment for those following Avedon's program will likely be the absence of salt and refined white sugar in virtually all of his 150-plus recipes: sweet dishes like Raspberry Mocha Chocolate Chip Cookies and Peach Cobbler use stevia or a similar sugar substitute. Once readers get past that hurdle they'll find plenty of easy-to-prepare recipes that taste as good as they sound. Avedon has thoughtfully weighted the book in favor of familiar classics like deviled eggs, chili, meatloaf, lasagna and key lime pie, as well as familiar health-food staples like baked squash and steamed fish.
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Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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Achieving your best body ever requires that two elements merge as one: solid training and good nutrition. This book provides the nutritional component of that muscle-bulding equation, offering the Men’s Health take on food for fitness. Men’s Health Muscle Chow gives you more than 150 simple recipes for delicious meals ranging from workout protein shakes to healthy dinners the whole family will enjoy. Inside, you’ll find:
- Eight easy-to-remember dietary strategies to keep your eating habits in line
- Filling breakfasts like Banana Protein Pancakes; energizing entrées including Muscle-Bound Chili and Mahi Fish Wraps; hunger-killing snacks such as Malted Almond Bombs; even desserts like Key Lime Pie—all designed to help burn fat and build muscle
- A shopping list that makes it easy to stock up on essential ingredients and kitchen tools
- A troubleshooting guide for guys with more experience at the gym than in the kitchen
- Insider strategies, tips, tricks of the trade
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Slightly misleading title,
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This review is from: Men's Health Muscle Chow: More Than 150 Meals to Feed Your Muscles and Fuel Your Workouts (Paperback)
The good: The book is full of top-notch information on getting your body to a very lean state and keeping it there year-round, and the recipes are healthy, easy to prepare, and easy to follow.The bad: There's a definite focus on becoming or staying lean; most of the recipes aren't very high-calorie, meaning that those looking to pack on muscle will find themselves a little neglected and disappointed, and the portion sizes a little sad. Bottom line: While certainly a "must-have" on the bookshelf of any self-respecting gym warrior, this book might have limited use if you're looking to gain muscle rather than simply maintain a low body fat%.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
A decent start, but keep reading elsewhere,
By Roger O. Thornhill (Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Men's Health Muscle Chow: More Than 150 Meals to Feed Your Muscles and Fuel Your Workouts (Paperback)
The book gives an outline of when you should eat on workout and non-workout days and a general idea of what you should eat at each meal, but there could be more specific information about how much protein, carbs, dairy, fruit and veg should be eaten at any given meal/snack. The author seems to assume that his readers will know. It would also be helpful if he talked about how diet/exercise will change depending on the age of the guy who is doing weight training. Not all older guys who are interested in getting into shape will have done weight training and followed this kind of eating plan before, so a little more specific information should be given.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Very incredibly average,
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This review is from: Men's Health Muscle Chow: More Than 150 Meals to Feed Your Muscles and Fuel Your Workouts (Paperback)
Although I find it helpful to have a single book that I can refer to, there isn't anything here that a simple Internet search couldn't turn up.As well, the writing style is about as sophisticated as a high schooler - I felt like the author was throwing in adjectives just for the sake of filling up space.
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