7 Fast & Simple Cooking Methods to Burn Fat Quickly
April 7, 2011 by Dave Ruel
Filed under Articles, Nutrition, Recent Posts
I’ll be straight with you: When it comes to burning fat, I enjoy the workout part. Now the bland boring food on the other hand is what makes it tough.
Especially when you’re around other people that eat whatever they want and don’t care what they look like. That makes it even worse.
It’s hard to stay committed. Nobody said it wasn’t.
But it does get easier when you incorporate some of the Tips in this free PDF I’m giving you access to. It’s written by a good buddy of mine named Dave Ruel also known as the Muscle Cook.
By the way Dave just released his new Metabolic Cooking package this week so if you like this free eBook you should definitely take a look at his 9-Set Cook Book that will save you time and money while keeping you motivated to keep eating clean.
Use the link below to access your PDF called, “7 Quick & Easy Cooking Tricks”
Direct Download Link:
http://www.criticalbench.com/pdf/Cooking-Tricks.pdf
Top 12 Foods for Growing More Muscle
October 23, 2010 by Dave Ruel
Filed under Articles, Muscle Building, Nutrition, Recent Posts
Guest post by the Muscle Cook Dave Ruel
author of the Anabolic Cooking Cookbook

The best muscle building foods are those which contain a well balanced variety of high quantity of carbohydrates, protein, and fats.
You have to remember that protein is the raw material in building muscle tissue. Carbohydrates in the meantime are stored as glycogen in your body which can be drawn out whenever energy is required. And fats look after our body’s vital functions….
Here’s my top 12 list!
Whole Wheat Products, Brown Rice, Oatmeal
These complex carbs are great for helping with carb intake. Brown rice in particular is slow digesting, which means it won’t spike your insulin levels. Whole Wheat products and Oatmeal are another excellent source of quality carbohydrates.
One of the best, cheapest foods for this purpose is potatoes. One medium-sized red potato has 25-30 grams of carbs.
Chicken/Turkey Breast
These are excellent source of protein and are very low in fat. They are the true best friend of any muscle building fitness expert. You can always eat chicken or turkey breast. Just make sure the skin is off and the chicken is broiled, boiled or coked over flame. You don’t want fried or battered.
Bananas
Rich in magnesium & potassium & soluble fiber; prevents radical swings in blood sugar.
Salmon
Good source of protein. Salmon has omega fatty acids in it. Its a serious mass builder. You should eat this at least three times a week.
Spinach
One of the most alkaline foods. Spinach prevents muscle & bone loss, but also cancer and heart diseases because of its high nutrient profile. Try one of the spinach recipes I shared a while back.
Mixed Nuts
Contain mono- & polyunsaturated fats, proteins, fiber, vitamin E, zinc, potassium, magnesium, etc. Mixed nuts are caloric dense, anything works: almonds, walnuts, cashews, hazelnuts, peanuts, etc…
Berries
Strong antioxidants that prevent cancer, heart & eye diseases. Any kind works: cranberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, etc. Buy fresh or frozen berries and mix with oatmeal or in your shakes.
Red Meat
Good source of protein. Steak has vitamins and other nutrients in it that are crucial for muscle growth. The fats in steak has been shown to help increase your testosterone. If you’re serious about putting on muscle, add this to your meal plan. Just make sure you trim extra fat or have low fat content to begin with.
Eggs
This is a must if you are trying to build muscles. Great protein source. Eggs are at the top of nearly every list because they are extremely easy to absorb–the body can easily break down the food into amino acids, the building blocks of muscle.
Whey Protein Shakes
Whey protein is quickly absorbed or digested by your body and this is what makes whey protein perfect to have within 2 hours after working out so your body can quickly get the protein it needs to help you recovery and build muscle faster after working out.
Water
Your muscles are estimated to be somewhere between 70-to-80% water and 25% Protein so You should try to drink at least 2-3 liters of spring water everyday.
If you want to build muscles, it is not all about consuming all the food for growth. It’s about consuming the RIGHT food for growth. Every bodybuilder knows the importance of consuming protein for building muscle mass, but many don’t take into account the importance of carbs, fat and foods that influence the proper anabolic environment. Another thing to consider is consistency. You may have the best muscle building diet plan or training program but without consistency, it is all useless.

Those are my own favorites, what about you? Share your favorite muscle building foods below.
Replay 90-Minute Coaching Call
August 9, 2010 by Mike Westerdal
Filed under Interviews, Nutrition, Powerlifting, Recent Posts, Supplements, Tangents, Training, Workout Motivation
Coaching Call with Powerlifter Mike Westerdal,
Pro Strongman Elliott Hulse & “The Muscle Cook” Dave Ruel
In this 90-Minute Coaching Call, Mike, Elliott and Dave reveal:
- How they approach training respectively for powerlifting, strongman, and bodybuilding
- What is “Powerbuilding” and how it can help you get better results
- Their foolproof methods to be successful with your goals when you’re a beginner
- How to get rid of stubborn mid-section bodyfat and finally get a six pack
- How to work around an injury
- The best ways to live longer, stronger and healthier, and what to do to promote “anti-aging”
- The truth about the relation between muscle strength and muscle size
- What is the best: Krill Oil or Fish Oil?
- How to avoid muscle soreness
- The best type of cardio (HIIT or long moderate cardio?)
- How to approach calorie rotation in your diet
- And much more…
Elliott is a riot isn’t he? Leave your comment below!