A look into Hugh Jackmanâs 8,000-calorie-a-day meal plan [Healthline]( [Wellness Wire]( IN a nutshell
Hello again, friends! I really hope youâre all having a better week than [Jerry Jouret](. The 81-year-old spent 6 days stuck in his car living off croissants, candy, and snow before he was spotted by rescuers.
If that sounds hard to stomach, wait till you hear what Hugh Jackmanâs been up to. The âX-Menâ star is bulking up for his 10th and final role as Wolverine, and today weâre taking a closer look at his 8,000-calorie-a-day diet.
Weâll also be talking about: • [a top-notch plant-based protein powder]( • one way to keep your [sugar cravings]( in check • Michelle Yeohâs historic Oscar win • [new research on the awesome power of exercise]( • more health stories you need
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Ginger Wojcik
Newsletter Editor, Healthline Written by Ginger Wojcik
March 15, 2023 ⢠6 min read [Hugh Jackman is eating 8,000 calories a day. Again.]( whatâs got us buzzing
[Hugh Jackman is eating 8,000 calories a day. Again.](
For the 10th time in 23 years, Hugh Jackman is getting into mutant shape to play the role of Wolverine. Recently, the 54-year-old actor gave us a nauseating [sneak peek]( into what heâs eating to get the body of a superhero. (If you donât want to click through, itâs a picture of six hefty meals prepped by Chef Mario.) According to the photo caption, 1 day of eating for Jackman added up to 8,300 calories, almost 3 times the [recommendation]( for a man his age. The meals consisted of:
- 2 sirloin steaks with noodles (1,100 calories each)
- 2 chicken burgers with sweet potatoes (1,000 calories each)
- black bass with rice (2,000 calories)
- Patagonian Chinook salmon with potatoes (2,100 calories)
Jackmanâs high calorie diet is part of [bulking](, the muscle-building phase in bodybuilding that combines excessive calorie intake with intense weightlifting. While bulking, your goal is to eat more calories than your body needs in order to gain muscle. However, 8,000 is light-years more than the [10%â20%]( increase in calories recommended by experts. In fact, [one study]( showed bodybuilders ate an average of only 3,800 calories a day while bulking. If youâre curious about bulking, itâs important to prioritize [nutrient-rich foods]( and to limit sugary foods, alcohol, and fried foods which can lead to fat gain rather than muscle gain. Some [experts recommend]( following this diet plan for optimal nutrients:
- 55%â60% carbohydrates
- 25%â30% protein
- 15%â20% fat
Of course, diet is just one side of the coin. Youâll also need to implement a rigorous [strength training]( routine in order to put all those calories to use and get the bulging muscles of Wolverine. tl;dr: Hugh Jackman is preparing, yet again, to play Wolverine and heâs eating 8,000 calories a day to get there. Jackman is following the [bulking]( method, where you combine excessive calorie intake with intense weightlifting in order to gain muscle. Those interested in bulking should be mindful to eat [nutrient-rich foods]( and adhere to a rigorous [strength training]( routine. great finds
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âWhile I am grateful for this unforgettable moment in my professional life, I want to redirect that global spotlight to an issue that is very personal to me.â â [Michelle Yeoh]( On Sunday, Yeoh became the first Asian woman to win the Oscar for best actress for her role in the film Everything Everywhere All at Once. Since winning, Yeoh has been using her spotlight to bring attention to the recent earthquake in Turkey and Syria that killed more than [47,000 people](. In 2015, Yeoh lived through a devastating earthquake in Nepal, an experience [she says]( changed her life.
[Craving sugar? Hereâs one reason whyâ¦]( Wednesday Kick Start
[Craving sugar? Hereâs one reason whyâ¦](
Iâve always had an intense sweet tooth, but it wasnât until recently that I realized my diet could be contributing to my [sugar cravings](. âYou need to fuel your body properly so that it's not seeking out those super-quick forms of energy, like a handful of gummy bears or popsicles,â says Healthline Senior Nutrition Editor and registered dietician Lisa Valente.
As a most-of-the-time vegetarian, itâs easy for me to eat quick meals heavy in [carbs]( and low in [protein](. But could my incessant urge to reach for the sweets have to do with skimping on my daily protein? âProtein is an important nutrient for so many reasons, but one of them is that it takes a long time to digest,â says Valente. âInstead of a quick spike and crash that can happen after eating lots of sugar, protein helps slow down that digestion and your blood sugar rises and falls more slowly.â
In fact, not eating meat is a poor excuse for lacking protein. There are plenty of [plant-based foods]( that are loaded with protein, including [soy](-based foods (like tofu and tempeh), legumes, lentils, and nuts.
When it comes to managing those pesky sugar cravings, Valente says itâs all about moderation. âI don't believe in an all-or-nothing approach when it comes to sugar,â she says. âNot only is it delicious, but including it in your diet regularly can keep you from binging on sweet foods.â You heard it here first, friends: Eating sugar is A-OK â just make sure youâre scoring enough protein in your diet, too. health stories you need
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March 15th gets a bad rap as the anniversary of Julius Caesarâs assassination, which was later popularized as the title of Shakespeareâs play, âBeware of the Ides of March.â But while the day has long conjured vague feelings of betrayal and lurking doom, it wasnât always this way. In fact, in ancient Rome, âidesâ simply referred to the middle of each month. But do you know how they calculated the middle?
Riddle us this: How did the ancient Romans calculate the âIdesâ of each month? If you answer correctly, weâll give you a shoutout in an upcoming edition. Let us know at wellnesswire@healthline.com. (Please note that we may share your name and response in an upcoming newsletter!) Last week, we asked you to tell us about your favorite forms of exercise. Julietta E. wrote in with this uplifting response: The three forms of exercise I absolutely love are yoga, indoor cycling, and boxing. I have practiced yoga for over 30 years and it served me mentally & physically when my husband suddenly passed at 65 due to an aortic aneurysm. Like yoga, once the body is warm enough and relaxed on the bike, the pedal strokes seem effortless and the experience is magical. Boxing de-stresses my body. A complete body workout ⦠power, endurance, and buckets of endorphins. Until next time,
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