Sunday 11 December 2016

Strongly recommended supplements for vegetarians - Body Building 2017

Strongly recommended supplements for insane gains for vegetarians






 If I had penny for every time I heard someone say “Building muscle is impossible without meat”, I would no doubt be a millionaire by now! Before I could go on any further, let me clear the tension in the air. That statement is complete farce. I’ve been an ectomorph majority of my life and I was always told and led to believe that I could never actually gain any mass without feeding on dead animals, but then I started investigating, it was too absurd for me to comprehend that vegetarians can never sport on a good body.

I agree that it took me some time to understand my body and how it works and it’s requirement, initially I added extra meals to my diet (Oats/Wheat bread sandwiches/Quinoa etc.), 3 meals a day slowly turned to 5 meals a day. Consumed all the naturally driven protein rich products known to vegans and I could clearly notice changes. But unfortunately my dream was short lived as I couldn’t discern any significant progress after a 1 year mark and it was almost like my body stopped growing. Working 10 hours a day didn’t help or let me accommodate more time for an extra meal or extra hours of workout.  That was until I found my way to the world of SUPPLEMENTS.




Regrettably, most people from the place where I come from (India) have a pre-conceived notion that “All supplements are drugs and would severely affect your health if used” which is sad as it has a plethora of benefits if properly used. That said most of the supplements out there contains meat/egg which is a huge red signal for vegetarians like me, I’ve scrutinised and have done some extensive research on supplements which can be consumed by Vegetarians with fear.







I could easily claim that Whey protein would be the most common and most consumed suppliant by body builders all around the world. If you don’t already have this in your diet, I would strongly recommend this to everybody from beginners to advanced body builders. Whey protein is one of the two proteins found in milk, with the other being Casein Protein. When a coagulant (usually renin) is added to milk, the curds and whey separate. Whey protein is the water-soluble part of milk. The absorption rate of Whey is super-fast, which means it also increases muscle protein synthesis used to break a fasted state. Whey protein is the collection of globular proteins isolated from whey.


Note: - Whey in its purest form is vegetarian, you need to ensure that you are buying 100% Whey Isolate as some brands sell their products with the tag “Whey”, but include animal products. Always check the Ingredients label.

Best time to consume: - Within first hour post work out.

Ideal consumption: - 1 – 1 ½ scoop.


The below are the best vegetarian Whey protein supplement products.


  









Probably the most scrutinized product due to its shocking results, you’ll be pumping heavy iron and increased rep ranges once you’ve consumed this bae. Creatine is a nitrogenous organic acid that occurs naturally in vertebrates and helps to supply energy to all cells in the body, primarily muscle. This is achieved by increasing the formation of adenosine triphosphate (ATP). So basically these are like pocket batteries with 0 calories, but bursting with energy once taken, you may compare this to “Senzu beans”. For all Non-Dragon ball Z fans. Please Google

Note: - Creatine doesn’t gel well with water; you’ll only end up drinking clumps of creatine. So try blending it with Whey or Gatorade or any fruit juice apart from Orange juice. Also consume a minimum of 3-4 Liters of waters to avoid protein concentration.

Best time to consume: - Within first hour post work out. (Loading phase – I would suggest 5 grams pre-workout as well)

Ideal consumption: - 5 grams a day.

The below are the best vegetarian Creatine supplement products.




(3) BCAA




BCAA or Branched-chain amino acids an amino acid having aliphatic side-chains with a branch (a central carbon atom bound to three or more carbon atoms). Among the protein genic amino acids, there are three BCAAs: Lucien, isoleucine and valine Non-protein genic BCAAs include 2-aminoisobutyric acid. BCAA basically stimulate protein synthesis, .and might do so to a greater extent than a normal protein on it which is a huge plus point in bulking up.


Note: - I would personally suggest that you take in BCAA supplementation if you are not already meeting your daily requirement of protein including Whey.

Protein calculation to understand if you need BCAA:
Your weight * 1.4. i.e.  60 Kgs (Your weight) * 1.4 = 84 gms

Best time to consume: - During workouts. (Also can include as a pre-workout shake)

Ideal consumption: - Can be taken in 5g dosages, 2-4 times daily

The below are the best vegetarian BCAA supplement products.








Glutamine is non-essential and conditionally essential in humans, but plays an important role metabolism of protein, increasing cell volume and anti-catabolism. Glutamine also helps in increasing your ability to secrete Human Growth Hormone, which in turn helps to metabolize body fat and facilitates new muscle growth. The major notable benefit is that, Glutamine’s anti-catabolism ability prevents the breakdown of your muscles.

Note: - Though very helpful, make sure you consume as per the recommended consumption level as Taking excessive amounts of Glutamine may lead to upset stomachs.

Best time to consume: - Works well both pre and post work out.

Ideal consumption: - Can be taken in 5g dosages, 2-3 times daily

The below are the best vegetarian Glutamine supplement products.











Every human body requires a wide and complex variety of vitamins and nutrients to perform in its optimal level and unfortunately keeping track and consuming sufficient amount of these components can be quiet tedious, that’s where Multivitamin takes center stage. Multivitamin helps cover up the overall vitamin/nutrient deficit content in your body. It takes care of the overall need of your body’s daily requirement of Vitamins and minerals.

Note: - Heads up, most Multivitamins leave behind an unpleasant taste in your mouth, but trust me – it’s worth it when you see all those insane gains.

Best time to consume: - After your breakfast meal.

Ideal consumption: - One capsule a day.

The below are the best vegetarian Multivitamin supplement products





Famous Celebrity shredded Body builders on a Vegetarian diet:

Brad Pitt,

John Abraham,Vidyut Jammwal , Liam Hemsworth, Aamir Khan, Travis Barker










Saturday 16 July 2016

Body Building Fitness - Super Mass Snack - BULK UP with this 5 minute secret recipe

Body Building Fitness - Super Mass Snack - BULK with this 5 minute ultimate lean mass snack recipe 


I believe we all go through that gymming phase wherein we all try to put in some extra pounds and shape up to get a dreamlike body, who wouldn’t aspire to look like Tom Cruise/Ryan Reynolds or Arnold Schwarzenegger for that case. Alright the last actor was a bit too much and to achieve what he has achieved requires years of dedication and hard work. In this article I will be taking on a secret snack diet which I included in my diet and helped me gain clean lean mass in just a few weeks that is exercising at the same time as well. This snack could be used during office hours or can be had during a trip as it very portable and handy and make sure that you have the complete package of Macro nutrients/carbs/Vitamins and good fat at the same time.


Ingredients required:
  • Banana
  • Whole wheat bread/Brown Bread (Do not use white bread as an alternative)
  • All Natural Peanut Butter  (Make sure it does not contain any Harmful substances like Hydrogenated oil, vegetable oil, soya oil, palm oil etc including sugar as it adds up to bad fats)
  • Organic Honey
  • Cinnamon powder
  • Whey protein powder (Optional)

Steps to create our super powered snack:
  • Take 4 slices of Whole wheat bread or brown bread and apply peanut butter on two slices.
  • Apply not more than two spoons of Peanut butter and Honey on the bread
  •  Chop banana in fairly thin slices and spread it over the bread
  • Last but not the least sprinkle some cinnamon powder on you’re the bread before wrapping them into a sandwich.
  • I would also suggest to add half or up to one scoop of Whey Protein powder (This is completely optional)




A simple recipe, but highly rewarding in adding some CLEAN LEAN mass to your body.




I’m from India and finding Natural Peanut butter (with no Extra bullshit) and getting the right protein was quite a challenging task as it is not easily available here and are very expensive when imported.

So I have mentioned the places where I purchased these products, Check em out and let me know how this turned out for you!


 

Friday 25 March 2016

Top ten power banks for the year 2017 - 2018

Top ten power banks for the year 2017

 Despite mobile companies doing their best in providing a massive battery backup on their phones, There has always been and always will be a craving from every consumer for a little extra – Let’s be honest we are just too lazy to plug in and charge our phones every now and then and thanks to the power bank revolution this dream has finally come true, So pick up a bag of chips while you laze down your couch and scroll through the below list for the top ten power banks currently in the market.

Please note that this list was created by actually testing and running the Power Bank – Real test capacity Turing test on all the power banks.
I've mentioned the below test which was used to determine the top 10 picks for this list

How to calculate a power bank's real capacity?
For calculating the 'Real Capacity' of power bank capacity x 0.74x 0.85

For Ex: 10000 mAh power bank. 10000x.74x.85 = 6290 mAh (This will be your average /standard output of 10000 mAh power bank) assuming it to be 85% efficient.  10000x.74x .90= 6660 mAh (90 = 90% efficient .85 = 85%) What is efficiency? In simple terms, Layman terms, there are losses in transfer from one battery to another on common losses being due to circuit losses. So, in reality a 10000 mAh power bank will give below 6500 mAh capacity. That means a Note 3 battery of 3000/3200 mah can be charged only twice or an Ipad retina (6400 mAh odd) can be charged fully once. This is the principle on which power banks works

Now that we’ve got the technicality of the power bank and the standard used to measure the efficiency of a power bank is cleared, let’s cut the chase and get to the top 10 power banks out there.





10 ::  ADATA PT100 10000mAH




ADATA PT100 10000mAH Power Bank (Black-Green)


It has two outputs, 1A and 2.1A. The 1A usually charges phones and the 2A is for tablets. The 2A can be used occasionally on phones to get quicker method of charge (two times faster). Note: Don’t use 2A for phone often; it can be harmful for the battery. Simple LED torch not very bright, but good enough for an emergency usage. There is also a 1year ADATA warranty for it. You can register your product on their website. There are some cons as well which needs to be mentioned like the fact being the power bank is a bit heavy and bulky. Can be a little difficult to carry around, But I would say the benefits outweigh the cons.


ADATA PT100 10000mAH Power Bank (Black-Green)

DIMENSIONS
Weight
285 g
Height
21.5 mm
Width
63 mm
Battery efficiency
72%



9 :: Ambrane 13000mAh


Ambrane Power Bank P-1310 White and Black


The Ambrane 13000maH is a decent Indian manufacturer product providing a 13000mah capacity, Charge will stand for month even if it not used. It has both 1amp and 2.1amp port 4. Can charge your phone completely from 0 – 100% at least 5- 6 times (The phone used to validate this test had 2100mAh battery), Can fully charge the power bank in 5hrs (using my 2.1 Amp Samsung charger), Also has an LED torch (not very bright but enough light in case of emergency)

DIMENSIONS
Weight
250 g
Height
138.1 mm
Width
62.1 mm
Battery efficiency
73.56%



8 :: Asus ABTU005 10050mAH Zen Power Bank




Mimicking the looks of the Xiaomi power bank, Pretty affordable coming from a big company like ASUS It is fairly small in fact small than i expected it to be (It is not as small as credit card) It has 2.4 A output so it can charge your phone fast It has a metal finish infused with a nice sturdy feel while holding it. It has a good mAh rating and should be able to charge your phone 2 - 3 times before recharging it. No heating issues detected while testing. Cons only 1 USB port takes a lot of time for first time charge the cable coupled with it is very short approx. 18 cm and is suggested by ASUS to use only that cable Important Fact This product is really good and at a reasonable price. Some people say it is expensive as compared to other Chinese or bootleg power banks. The thing you got to understand is that this is ASUS not any cheap brand it is a big company, the cheap brands do not care about the damages their product could cause, whereas ASUS has made a point to test the product and make sure it won't damage your phone. Also companies like Sony and Samsung charge almost twice the price for a power bank of this mAh rating. So it you don't want your phone getting damaged goes for this one. Never buy cheap power banks just because it is cheap look into the product see if it assures the safety of your device.

DIMENSIONS
Weight
215 g
Height
90.5 mm
Battery efficiency
76%


13000mAh & High Grade Japanese Cells 4 Led Balance power indicator & Led Flash Light Dual Usb ,1Amp Output for Smart Phone & 2Amp Output for Tablets Warranty : 1 Year Stylish Curvy Design & Strong Built. A complete video on this power bank has already been listed above, Please refer it for the complete video review. (Attached Top)


DIMENSIONS
Weight
450 g
Height
110 mm
Width
40 mm
Battery efficiency
78%








The best part about this power bank is that, it chargers the phone very fast, its capacity is also good, like we can charge our phone 6-7 times by this power bank, the quality of this product is very good, its color and finishing is excellent, But the major drawback is it can take more than 8 hours to charge your power bank back. The only reason this has been voted up is due to the fact that it has 3 USB PORTS!

DIMENSIONS
Weight
280 g
Height
63 mm
Width
142 mm
Battery efficiency
72%





Took a fairly considerable amount time for it to be getting completely charged maybe because the power bank is of 13000 mAh capacities. When charged can easily recharge you phone at least 4 times or even more. Dual USB ports, fast charging compare to others. 5. Battery doesn’t get drained while ideal.


DIMENSIONS
Weight
325 g
Height
117 mm
Width
78 mm
Battery efficiency
79%











Looks: Looks very premium with a white glossy enamel finish. Will get scuffed easily though if not protected well. I carry it in an external hard disc case, which fits it perfectly.  It's got a kidney bean cross section that adds to the design appeal and it's very nice to hold. The end plates on either side have a mirror finish and look distinctly upmarket. See attached photos for size comparison with a Galaxy Note 3. Single button design with a blue ringed LED indicator adorns the top, along with company branding. In one word, beautiful.

Features: Single mico-USB for charging the powerbank. Requires overnight charging if the power bank is fully drained. Using a 2.1A charger gives best results. There are 4 LEDs ringed around the only button on the device and each represents 25% charge capacity. This is a good visual indicator of how much charge is left in the device, the LEDs turning off in sequence as charge drops. Remaining power level can be checked by clicking the button once when device is not in use; while charging, LED indicators stay on by default. Pressing and holding the button for around 3 seconds activates the LED torch at one end of the device, which provides excellent illumination, long-pressing again switched it off. On the other end of the device is a solitary 2.1A USB out port for charging your mobile device. The supplied white USB cable is of good capacity, short and stout high amperage cable easy to carry with the device and same cable can be used to charge the power bank along with a wall charger.

Performance: The device provides rapid, reliable charging and charges my phone at the same rate as my original Samsung 2 Amp charger. This is the best performing power bank I have used till date and would gladly recommend to anyone. It also comes with built it overcharging protection and circuitry to prevent overheating / fire hazard.

Cons: The one negative thing to say about the product is that it has only one USB charging slot. I feel that it should have had 2 USB outputs given the large charging capacity.

Summary: This is an excellent power bank for those with newer larger capacity phones like the 3200 mAh Note 3, tablets etc. Even for smaller capacity batteries, this means adequate power to charge multiple times or charge multiple devices. In-built LED torch is a valuable addition. However, you can charge only one device at a time. The pricing is extremely competitive and good value for money.


DIMENSIONS
Weight
238 g
Height
24.5 mm
Width
50.5 mm
Battery efficiency
82.6%




An impressive looking product came in an excellent pack and put to charge. There are four small green LED lights set in a column configuration on the right side of the two ports. This start twinkling in sequence when the power bank is being charged and when there is about 50% (am presuming) charged then only the last two lights twinkle and the first two remain constant. This is how we come to know how much charge it is carrying. Once completely charged all the four led lights light up and remain constant. The two ports are for charging your devices. The power bank came with a 1/2 meter or so charging chord with usb/micro usb on either side. For charging the power bank the micro usb side is inserted into a provided slot on the longer side and the other end has to go into a plug charger (this piece is not provided). No heating issues detected on the device other than the fact that it is quite a heavy product. Ideal for people who carry a bag fairly regularly, or if being used whilst connected to a device where both are stable (i.e. not ideal when you are walking & talking for e.g.). Overall I am quite satisfied.
In short, it does what it is supposed to do, and without any problem. Would like to mention a few things so that potential buyers are aware of it; (a) As per the user guide, the power bank cannot charge a device when it is being charged itself (b) As per the guide the power bank would take 7 hours to charge on a 2A adaptor, 10 hours on a 1A adaptor & 25 hours when charged from a 0.5A USB port. The manufacturer suggests using a 5V/2A adaptor for charging (adaptor is not included with the power bank) (c) Included in the package along with the power bank are a Micro USB Cable, cloth Travel pouch & user guide. (d) The power bank has a built in flashlight which might be useful in emergencies.


DIMENSIONS
Weight
241  g
Size
88.8 x 44.3 x 44.3 mm
Battery efficiency
84.21%





2 :: OnePlus 10000 mAh Power Bank





The most handsome looking power bank on the list, the power bank quality is very good & so is the quality of the packaging. They sure know how to package their products which also gives a very premium feel. Flipkart also packed it very carefully in a separate box. The power bank though does take a long time to charge itself. Though may be it is because I was doing it through my laptop or maybe it was the first time. The feature of just shaking the power to know residual charge is really amazing. Truly an all-rounder power bank with best in class built quality and ergonomics. Just go for it.

Battery efficiency – 87%

1 :: Xiaomi                                                          





Xiaomi's Power Bank is one of the best we've seen, and not just in a long time - ever. Oozing style with an elegant and highly portable aluminium-alloy design, the Xiaomi packs useful capacity and still represents extraordinary value
It’s a powerhouse that can charge pretty much everything that takes power from a USB port. Be it be the phones, tablets, cameras, or your drones… it has enough juice to power up each of them. It also charges the devices with USB Type-C charging ports.
The reasonable design makes it easy to carry compared to its competitors. Price is really competitive looking at other available options currently. This is absolutely the best in its game. Original Xiaomi power bank's link mentioned above! Enjoy folks :)

The HIGHEST EFFICIENCY RATE OF 89%!!