Nutrition Made Simple

Good nutrition doesn't mean eating chicken and rice 6 times a day. Good nutrition is about knowing how to fuel your body with the right nutrients to help with recovery and progress. This segment has all you need to know that really matters, while avoiding false information all over the internet.

1. MyFitnessPal (App)

-MyFitnessPal is an app designed for people wanting to improve their health by allowing you to track exactly what you eat every day. Informing you of your calorie intake and helping you understand your eating habits.

Why it's trustworthy: The app's food database is verified using USDA data and professional nutrient sources. It's used by coaches, dietitians, and athletes all over the world.

It's easy to use, and we highly recommend you use this as nutrition is more than half the battle when making progress in the gym.

2. Free Courses & Guides Archives - Precision Nutrition

-This link brings you to multiple free e-courses and nutrition guides, in which you can find information on how to develop sound nutrition habits, make informed choices, and avoid misleading claims. Ideal for beginner gym goers who want to learn how to fuel their workouts properly.

Why it's trustworthy: Precision Nutrition is run by experienced nutritionists and exercise-science professionals. It does have the option for multiple paid courses, which, if you are willing to spend the money on, would be highly beneficial as they have been highly rated by users in the past. But by providing free educational information for anyone, it shows their commitment to accessible, evidence-based learning for all.

Use these resources to understand what exactly your body needs in support of your training, which is backed by scientific evidence.

3. Definitive Diet Setup Guide: How to Build and Adjust a Smart Nutrition Plan

-This is a free blog written by Greg Nuckols (MS, Exercise Science) that teaches you how you can build a diet suited for your own personal fitness goals, whether that's muscle gain, weight loss, or maintaining your weight. It simplifies complex dietary information into just a few pages of helpful advice. Perfect for beginners who want clear, reliable advice that is scientifically accurate, looking to learn what it will take to benefit themselves.

Why it's trustworthy: The author, Greg Nuckols, is a published researcher in strength and exercise science. He is one of the most respected figures for writing evidence-based information. His websites is clear and fundamental, avoiding ads, sponsorships, or product pushing, as his motive is purely educational.

Use this as a guide to understand what nutrients you should include in your own personal diet, and what to avoid.