15 Muscle Building Foods That Are Ignored For Some Reason
Spending a ton of money on supplements and physique-boosters has a short but proud tradition among modern bodybuilders, while reliance on real, whole food for the purpose of meeting the nutritional demands of bodybuilding seems to become less and less popular. The result? Unsatisfying gains and an even greater motivation to spend your hard-earned dollars on miraculous liquids and powders.
Still, we’re not claiming that supplements are worthless in the process of building impressive bodies, we’re just saying that it’s unreasonable and almost ignorant to rely mostly on expensive supplementation to do the work – if you want lean muscles, food comes first, period. That being said, we’d like to remind you of these classic muscle-building foods that are virtually unreplaceable in any bodybuilder’s diet according to both collective experience and major scientific studies, regardless of the anti-propaganda they’ve encountered during recent years. Want real growth? Read the truth about these crucial food items and add them to your shopping list right now!
1. Tuna
Nothing beats good quality seafood to build muscle! Fresh, consciously raised tuna has a ton of protein and is a great post-workout meal.
2. Bananas
Don't ever listen to anything on the internet that tells you to not eat a banana. Bananas are a carbohydrate that is perfect to eat before or after working out. The potassium in them is also great for muscle repair, or to help prevent charlie-horses.
3. Olive Oil
While olive oil isn't really the cheapest food, it's a great thing to have in your kitchen. Olive oil contains good sources of fats that your body needs.
4. Oats
Oats are a great carbohydrate. You can eat them hot or cold, they keep you full, and are very healthy. Plus they keep you full for a long time!
5. Greek Yogurt
Another magical food! Greek yogurt is almost perfect, as long as you aren't lactose intolerant. Greek yogurt has great a ton of protein, lots of probiotics to help with digestion, and is super delish.
6. Apples
Apples have special polyphenols that help build muscle. They also help prevent muscle fatigue, so grab one as a pre-workout snack.
7. Peanut Butter
Peanut butter may be high in fat, but when used correctly it is an awesome muscle building supplement.
8. Potatoes
Despite what the internet wants you to believe, you do need carbs! Especially if you want to build muscle. Potatoes are cheap and a good source of healthy carbs.
9. Whey Powder
This isn't really a food that you don't expect to help with muscle growth, but here's a reminder to use it! Whey powder is essential is you're really wanting to bulk up. Spend the money on nicer, organic brands to avoid any nasty minerals in the mixes.
10. Wheat Germ
Talk about a nutritious supplement that is cheap and easy to use! You can easily add wheat germ to smoothies or meals, and it is full of protein, vitamin B, iron, zinc, potassium, and selenium. Wow!
11. Oranges
Get you some vitamin C! Oranges help give you boosts of energy and are a good pre-workout snack.
12. Eggs
Eggs are amazing. They are packed full of protein, calcium, and iron, and are great to help gain lean muscle mass. When cooking them, don't throw out the yolk! That's where most of the good stuff is!
13. Brown Rice
Brown rice is a slow burning carbohydrate, which helps keep you fuller longer and helps give you boosts of energy all day. It can also help with muscle growth and building muscle mass.
14. Quinoa
Here is a great complete protein that can easily be added into your meals. People have seen quick results with muscle growth when including quinoa in their diet.
15. Spinach
Spinach is almost a magical veggie! Not only is it great for building muscles, but it is jammed packed with vitamins and minerals that your body needs regularly.
