Words: Holly
For many men, the thought of gaining muscle may inspire images of monotonous hours in the gym, and reprieving yourself of your favourite meals, but these doesn’t have to be the case. You’re diet is as (if not more) important than your gym routine when trying to build muscle. Your body needs calories and nourishment to feed the growing muscle mass and to adjust to varying amounts of activity. If you’re looking to loose fat and build muscle then these are the 5 high in protein foods you need to start eating now…
1. SALMON 24g Protein (48% DV), , Salmon is not only great for its protein content but also for the amount of omega-3 it contains. If you’re looking for a high protein, low fat alternative to chicken and beef, this is the food for you.
2. BLACK BEANS 22g Protein (44% DV), , A great non-meat alternative that’s high in protein and great for building muscle is black beans. With an impressive 22g of protein packed into just 100g serving, use them as a substitute for rice and pasta when trying to build muscle.
3. ALMONDS 21g Protein (42% DV), , Almonds and other nuts can provide you with good amounts of protein when you’re trying to lose fat and build muscle. One of the most important things that almonds contain is healthy fats, both monounsaturated and polyunsaturated. These fats will actually help you lose fat if needed, and will help maintain a healthy weight – eat as a snack mid-morning or when afternoon cravings kick in.
4. COTTAGE CHEESE 11g Protein (22% DV), , Cottage cheese has been noted for its protein content by several diet programs that are big on strength training. If you go with a low fat or a nonfat version of cottage cheese you’ll be getting plenty of protein with fewer calories and total fat grams – we suggest eating as a mid-afternoon or pre work-out snack on oat-cakes.
5. CHICKEN BREAST 30g Protein (60% DV), , Chicken breast is one of the most highly regarded high protein foods, consisting of 30% protein and giving you more than half of your DV of protein in a 100 gram serving – perfect for adding lean muscle.
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