Food for
Building Muscle
"Discover What Foods You Need to Build
Muscle"
Eating good food for building muscle has to be a
top priority. I think before we get into the
specific types of muscle foods, it is important to understand the
macronutrient breakdown of food.
The food we eat can be broken down
into three types of macronutrients:
1. Protein
2. Carbohydrates
3. Fats
1. Protein
 Protein is the building block of
muscle.
In addition to being a major dietary staple, protein helps repair
muscle tissue from your weight training sessions.
Thus without protein,
you just are not going to build muscle.
Generally you
will need more protein to grow, than those who do not weight train.
The amount of
protein required can vary between 1.0 to 1.5 times your body weight.
There are 4 calories in 1 gram of
protein.
Learn more about building a
high protein diet
menu.
Lean High Protein Food
- Skinless chicken breast
- Skinless turkey breast
- Fresh fish
such as tilapia and halibut
-
Egg whites
-
Low fat cottage cheese
-
Low fat brick free cheese
-
Shrimp
- Beef steak or roast - sirloin and
round
- Canned tuna in water
- Whey protein powder
- Casein protein powder
2. Types of Carbohydrates used
for Building Muscle
The main source of fuel that your
body uses for energy.
There are 4 calories in 1 gram of
carbohydrates.
- Sweet potato (yams)
- Oatmeal
- Brown Rice
- Whole Grain Bread
- Whole Grain Bagel
- Fruit
- Vegetables
3. Types of healthy Fats for
Building Muscle
Important for overall health and a
concentrated energy source.
There are 9 calories in 1 gram of
fat.
- Avocado
- Olive Oil
- Almonds
- Peanuts and other nuts
- Flax seed oil
- Fish oil
- Enova oil
All three of the above types of
macronutrients are vital to your
weight lifting diet and crucial if you plan on
building muscle now!
To help you keep track of your
calories in a simple format, use a
food journal as
suggested here.
Check out some
free
muscle building recipes here.
For more example of macronutrients and their benefits, head to the
Diabetic-Dieting.com Food Group page here.
Body Science Hmb - Bodybuilding can improve
overall health by replacing unwanted fat with lean body mass, meanwhile
improving the mind and hormone balance.
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