samedi 8 juin 2013

Why Dietary Fat Intake Is Critical For Bodybuilding

By Bob Steele


The traditional approach to bodybuilding is to adhere to a diet that is very low in fat. But new findings are starting to reveal the hidden role that fat plays in the body.

The dietary differences between beneficial fats and harmful fats is probably readily apparent to all of us. Taken on the whole, the diets of everyone from fitness enthusiast to the sedentary should include more unsaturated than saturated fat. We already know that our bodies lack the ability to produce Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids.

The family of Omega acids are summarily referred to as EFA's or Essential Fatty Acids. Wild salmon and tuna are an outstanding source of the polyunsaturated Omega 3s essential fatty acids. Flax seeds, walnuts, and specific kinds of meat products can also be an abundant source of essential fatty acids. Both the heart and brain need the appropriate amount of Omega 3 essential fatty acids to remain healthy.

Essential fatty acids plays an important role for bodybuilders to help build mass. If you are working on a bulking program to add more muscle mass, then take a look at your daily percentage of fat intake. Think about raising your daily consumption of essential fatty acids if you are not getting the desired results. Increasing your intake of EFA's may result in an increase in muscle tissue and a decrease in muscle breakdown. Numerous bodybuilders have seen great results by increasing essential fatty acid consumption instead of adding more protein and reducing fat intake.

Whether you're a body builder or just an average joe, it's important to get the right types and amounts of dietary fat. The problem for very many people, especially in the US, is so many processed foods contain saturated fats.

Increasing caloric intake maybe necessary to build mass. One option would be to incorporate some fat into your diet. Adding a small amount of saturated fats may be a good idea if you have eliminated them from your eating plan. Incorporating more essential fatty acids is also another method of increasing the amount of calories you are consuming. A tablespoon of flax seed contains 120 calories of essential fatty acids. This is an easy way to boost your daily caloric intake. There are important reasons why you need to get a little saturated fat, so be sure to avoid neglecting that requirement. Dietary fat ingestion is a key to success as you begin bodybuilding because of the tension placed on your body. So it is imperative that you educate yourself, and be very sure you check sources and use reliable information. This, of course, all pivots on your interest in the sport. Even those who chose not to compete can still be tenacious when it comes to the sport. Efficacious use of your body is important due to the amount of work it took to reach your goal.




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