Category Archive: Articles, Nutrition
How Long Does It Take For Your Body To Digest Food?
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Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...This Is What Meal Prepping With A Fulltime BJJ Competitor Looks Like
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If you’re serious about your Jiu-Jitsu, then you’ve got to be serious about your diet as well. Great training requires a great meal – if you want to recover properly and perform greatly...Georges St-Pierre on How Intermittent Fasting & Fasting For 3 Days Straight Saved His Life
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Intermittent Fasting has been a hot topic in grappling for quite some time. Intermittent Fasting is the process of cycling periods in which you eat with periods that you don’t eat. These short...Is Intermittent Fasting Effective?
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Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...What Should You EAT BEFORE Your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Training?
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Having a proper diet is essential not just to your health and life in general, but to how good you’ll perform in your BJJ training as well. In other words: what you eat before Jiu-Jitsu class...Keto vs Paleo vs Low-Carb, Which Diet Is For You?
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Photo: Rayron Gracie. Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts...Creatine, Whey, BCAAs… Which Supplements To Take As A Grappler?
Mar 18, 2021BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Creatine, Whey, BCAAs… Which Supplements To Take As A Grappler?
Oh there are so many supplements to choose from out there! There’s the omnipresent whey protein, then there’s the creatine and the BCAAs, glucosamine, fish oil, the various pre-workout...Intermittent Fasting – Yay Or Nay For BJJ Athletes?
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There are a lot of „diets“ out there, and it can be rather difficult for a regular Jiujiteiro to choose which one isn’t a fad. However, intermittent fasting is one of those diets that have...Are You Drinking Enough Water? Stay Hydrated With These Tips
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Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...These Foods Will Fuel Your Performance On The Mat
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Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...These Are The Best Post-Training Foods To Boost Your Recovery
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Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...Fish Oil: The Essential Supplement for Grapplers That Train Hard
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If you’ve been in this grueling world of brazilian jiu jitsu for longer then a month odds are you’ve heard a laundry list of supplements you should be taking to make the ride smoother, sort of...Eating Clean: The Best Nutrition Plan Guide for Grapplers
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For grapplers that are looking to shred, lose fat, and just basically build a lean, muscular, aesthetic physique, you’ll no doubt already be well aware of just how much hard work, motivation, and...Caffeine: An Effective Performance & Muscle Enhancer for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
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If BJJ athletes are looking for legal ways to boost performance then they should consider caffeine as an option. Caffeine is a performance enhancer that can help BJJ athletes to go longer and faster,...6 Essential Supplements to Consider When Training
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When it comes to training and exercise, nutrition is one of the key aspects that is essential to maintaining your fitness. Athletes often make sure they meet certain nutritional goals through the use...Five Amazing Superfoods For BJJ Athletes
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To excel in your sport, you need to train consistently and give it everything you have. But, to make that possible, your body needs a wide range of nutrients. Without the proper fuel, you...What are the best supplements/ vitamins for a BJJ athlete?
Why should I take supplements? Jiu-Jitsu is hard on the body and makes us put our body through levels of torture and stress. Your body needs better nutrition and vitamins than the average individual....Do Grapplers Really Need Nutritional Supplements?
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Photo by Tebezvonu. Written by Reid Reale BHlthSc(Hons), MDiet – Sports Dietitian and BJJ black belt combatsportsnutrition.com. Reid works with many of the best judo, boxing, taekwondo and...Here’s How To Figure Out What’s The Best Weight-Loss Diet For You
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Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...Top 5 Supplements for Muscle Recovery and Weight Loss
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Whether you’re just thinking of getting into BJJ or an experienced BJJ practitioner, it would never hurt to add muscle mass, drop a few pounds, or recover from an intense workout. But...How to Eat Healthy for BJJ under $50 a Week
Healthy food isn’t always expensive. You can nourish your body for the demands and not break the bank. Be sure to check out our nutrition section: https://www.bjjee.com/category/nutrition/ BJJ...Start The Day Right: The Benefits of Drinking Lemon & Honey in Water Every Morning
The combination of honey, lemon and water results in a tasty, beneficial drink. Honey with lemon is an age-old remedy believed to soothe a variety of ailments. It is easy to make — using...5 Tips To Make Intermittent Fasting Work For You
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Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...Top 5 Foods to Get Enough Protein on a Budget
Jul 15, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Top 5 Foods to Get Enough Protein on a Budget
Guest post by Andrew Lewis of blackmetalbarbellstrength.com Eating enough protein and calories to recover during weightlifting programs can be a difficult proposition if your budget is tight. The...