43. Eric Helms: Carbs, Fats, and Micronutrients for Bulking

I had Eric Helms back on to continue our chat on nutrition for bulking!
0:55 Carbs for bulking
15:35 Minimum carb recommendations
21:18 How to find your optimal carb intake
26:59 Role of insulin for bodybuilders
32:46 Carb cycling
34:47 Importance of fats
40:28 Micronutrients
47:29 Processed vs. Unprocessed food
53:53 Thermic effect of food / macros
Eric’s IG: @helms3dmj
His books: https://muscleandstrengthpyramids.com/
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About me: I'm a medical doctor and pro natural physique athlete based in Vancouver, Canada. I seek to share science-based perspectives to help people lose fat and gain muscle. These will reflect the current expert consensus in the scientific bodybuilding community. I‘m lifetime drug-free and have been training since 2012.
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