KNIFE, FORK, MUSCLE_ Book I_ DI - Brooks D. Kubik (1)

Then they leave.
And now you’re supposed to eat your meal. And hope that everything is okay.
Of course, this isn’t how it happens in real life. In real life, chemicals are
added to the food supply long before our food gets to the table. But the result
is the same. We’re eating chemicals. All of us. Every day. At every meal. And
these chemicals may include known carcinogens, highly allergenic
substances, and chemicals that disrupt the endocrine system, suppress
testosterone levels, and cause animals – and people – to “fatten up” in record
time.
And remember, you train hard and heavy, and you have much more muscle
mass to feed than do most people, and lifting creates an enormous appetite, so
the portions you eat are much larger than the portions of the average person.
That means that you consume far more chemicals than the average person.
And frankly, that’s something to think about. And that’s why we’re going to
cover these issues in greater detail. Because building strength and health isn’t
just about what you eat. It’s also about what you DON”T eat. What you avoid.
What you keep out of your body.
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These are just some of the many benefits of combining the right kind of
training with the right kind of diet and nutrition plan. I’m sure you can think
of many others – and I’m also sure that you agree with me that these are
vitally important and tremendously beneficial. And you’re ready to get into
the details. So turn the page, and let’s get started by talking about protein.