Top foods for building muscle. Potatoes One of the best, cheapest foods for this purpose is potatoes. One medium-sized red potato has 25-30 grams of carbs. Chicken/Turkey Breast These are excellent source of protein and are very low in fat. They are the true best friend of any muscle building fitness expert. You can always eat chicken or turkey breast. Just make sure the skin is off and the chicken is broiled, boiled or coked over flame. You don’t want fried or battered. Bananas Rich in magnesium & potassium & soluble fiber; prev ents radical swings in blood sugar. Salmon Good source of protein. Salmon has omega fatty acid s in it. Its a serious mass builder. You should eat this at least three times a week. Spinach One of the most alkaline foods. Spinach prevents mu scle & bone loss, but also cancer and heart diseases because of its high nutrient profile. Try one of the spinach recipes I shared a while back. Mixed Nuts Contain mono- & polyunsaturated fats, proteins, fiber, vitamin E, zinc, potassium, magnesium, etc. Mixed nuts are caloric dense, anything works: almonds, walnuts, cashews, hazelnuts, peanuts, etc... Berries
Strong antioxidants that prevent cancer, heart & ey e diseases. Any kind works: cranberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, etc. Buy fr esh or frozen berries and mix with oatmeal or in your shakes. Red Meat Good source of protein. Steak has vitamins and othe r nutrients in it that are crucial for muscle growth. The fats in steak has been shown to help in crease your testosterone. If you’re serious about putting on muscle, add this to your meal plan . Just make sure you trim extra fat or have low fat content to begin with. Eggs This is a must if you are trying to build muscles. Great protein source. Eggs are at the top of nearly every list because they are extremely easy t o absorb–the body can easily break down the food into amino acids, the building blocks of muscle.
