Food Terminology
A stimulant found in most sodas, some teas, and all energy drinks
Caffeine
A diet in which you don't eat meat
Vegetarian
Some people believe that sugary foods or greasy foods make your skin have this
Acne
Foods such as fish, oysters, shrimp, lobster, crab, etc
Seafood
Something you do after exercise to try to avoid muscle tension
Stretch
The main macronutrient found in foods such as rice, bread, pasta, cereal, etc. Some people try to avoid this macronutrient.
Carbs (carbohydrates)
A diet in which you don't eat any animal products
Vegan
Some people believe that if you swallow this, it will take up to 7 years to digest it! It's recommend that you only chew this
Gum
Another word for drinks, such as tea, coffee, milk, soda, etc
Beverages
Refreshments
When your muscles hurt because of an intense workout the day before, we say they are
Sore
This protein is found in bread, cereals, etc. Some people are allergic to it. Others try to avoid it because they believe it to be unhealthy
Gluten
A diet in which you only eat fruit (Steve Jobs followed this diet)
Fruitarian
Some people believe that if you use this machine to cook, it is unhealthy and may cause cancer
Microwave
Food which have no fiber, because they have been altered (think of white bread, white rice)
Refined food
When your muscle is overstretched or torn.
"Pull" a muscle
If you don't consume enough water this will happen to you
Dehydrated, dehydration
A diet in which you eat very little every day, in the belief that this will prolong your life
Caloric restriction
Some people believe that this type of food is healthier because it is free of pesticides and other chemicals. It's almost always more expensive
Organic
This is the name of the category of foods which come from milk, such as yogurt, cheese, etc.
Dairy
To make your muscles more visible and defined.
Tone
Supplements
A diet which is high in fat, moderate in protein and very, very low in carbs
Keto (ketogenesis)
Some people believe that eating oysters or even spicy foods makes you more sexual. These foods are considered by some to be an...
Aphrodisiac
This is the meat that comes from birds (chicken, turkey, etc)
Poultry
The sport in which you are judged according to your muscles. These people are huge!
Bodybuilding