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Health & Fitness Master Series
Course overview
Lesson Overview

2.12 – Ultra-Processed Foods vs Whole Foods on Muscle Growth: Building muscle is not only about calories because food quality changes how your body performs and recovers. Ultra-processed foods can make it easy to overeat while still leaving you low on nutrients your muscles need to repair. Some people feel strong for a few weeks on “dirty bulking,” but then they hit fatigue, poor sleep, and weak workouts. Whole foods give your body steady energy, better digestion, and stronger training output across the week. When digestion is smoother, your body can use protein and carbs more efficiently for muscle repair. Processed foods can increase inflammation, which can make soreness last longer and joints feel more irritated. Whole foods also help you control hunger so you can stay in a smart surplus instead of swinging between overeating and restricting. Better food quality often improves focus in the gym, which leads to better form and safer progression. Over time, whole foods support muscle that looks and feels stronger instead of puffy and inconsistent. Choosing whole foods most of the time makes natural muscle gain more reliable and easier to maintain.

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A complete guide to mastering your physical and mental health through sustainable fitness habits, smart nutrition, and realistic daily routines. You’ll explore strength, flexibility, endurance, and balance while learning how food fuels performance, recove

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