Wish our muscles were made from chips and pizzas! But they aren’t, and neither does the human anatomy finds it amusing.
So, if not burgers or nachos, then what should we eat if we want to build muscles? Well, there are hundreds of food options that you can eat. They cover a majority of your nutritional needs. Protein repair muscles, fats reduce inflammation and vitamins support general health. We bring you seven superfood that guarantees strong muscles. Read on.
7 Foods that build strong muscles
- Eggs
Serious about building strong muscles? Hit the gym (find the best gym in Jaipur) and eat eggs. The egg is your super food. While cholesterol in eggs yolks supports steroid hormones, the ½ a gram of leucine content gives muscles the needed push to build itself. Plus, (of course) protein in eggs takes care of your protein needs in the body. Thanks to its biological value. Eggs also contain vitamin B12 essential for fat breakdown and muscle contraction.
- Salmon
Salmon is an all-inclusive food that helps you build muscles. The protein and omega-3 fatty acid content take care of the building and repairing muscle tissues. The key nutrients that keep hunger in check include selenium, Vitamin D, B12, niacin, and vitamin D. Salmon also reduces cholesterol and improves memory.
- Nuts
Want to gain muscle weight? Eat some nuts. 1 ounce of cashew or almonds equals 150-170 calories (very high quality, good calories). They are a rich source of protein, carbohydrates, fats, antioxidants, and fiber and provide all the calories you need with showing the hips. Since they are portable, you can always carry a handful in your pocket.
- Cottage Cheese
When it comes to building cottage cheese work is an extremely versatile food. It contains casein, a slow-digesting dairy protein in high quantity. Casein rises amino acid levels in the blood slowly and keeps it elevated for a longer period of time. It also has good bacteria that help your body break down nutrients and absorb them all. Other nutrients include phosphorus, magnesium, iron, and vitamins A, B1 and B2.
- Whole Milk
With the right proportion of casein and whey proteins, magnesium, potassium, calcium and vitamins A, B and D, whole milk is the perfect addition to this list. This old-school bodybuilding favorite has been supporting quality body weight gains for ages now. Mix it up with a chocolate shake to double its value.
- Quinoa
Mother of all grains, quinoa is the most ideal substitute for people who don’t eat meat. This protein-packed grain contains all nine of the essential amino acids. Quinoa is gluten-free which makes it easy to digest. It is also high in fiber, magnesium, and iron.
- Bananas
They say ‘go bananas’ for a reason. Bananas are rich in potassium, glucose and digestible sugar. It helps you prevent muscle cramping while working out. Also, it has a low glycemic index meaning the slow release of carbs in the body leading to faster muscle recovery. Bananas make for the best pre-workout snack.
Remember: Your food intake has a significant role to play. You cannot expect to build muscles by toiling hard in the gym (Fit O’ Clock is the best gym in Raja Park, Jaipur) if you do not eat right. Try to add the above ingredient in your diet. You will feel a hell lot of difference!
