Posted on June 7, 2008 in Lastest News
Experts are of the opinion that “proteins” are very essential for a bodybuilder who wants to enhance his muscle power and/or strength and size. Proteins should also form an important part of people involved in heavy lifting professions and/or tasks.
Top 10 Foods to Increase Muscle Power and Size
Listed below are some 10 super foods that can boost the strength and size of muscles:
- Eggs: Eggs are not just protein-filled say experts but have a healthy reserve of omega 3 fatty acids too. Many egg producers also add some amount of flaxseed oil and vitamin E to the feed of hen. So fortified eggs can be a rich supply of proteins for increasing the size and strength of muscles.
- Legumes: Legumes have a long lasting effect on the energy levels thereby helping a person stay energetic through hours. In addition, legumes are rich in soluble fiber which helps in controlling, stabilizing and conserving the energy levels as well as the blood sugar levels in a person.
- Allium Vegetables: Garlic, onions and leeks are some kinds of allium vegetables are essential components for a body builder’s diet. Experts opine that allium vegetables are also flavonoid-laden; an antioxidant that helps clears the system off all impurities. Allium vegetables are healthier when eaten raw and hence can be used as salad dressings as well.
- Mollusks: Mollusks are not only low in fat but are rich in proteins and minerals which are essential for building the size and endurance of muscles. Minerals have antioxidant properties that boost the immune system by defending the body against the damage caused by free radicals, bacteria and/or infection.
- Nuts: Nuts have a rich supply of not just proteins alone but also unsaturated fatty acids, fiber, vitamin E and minerals like zinc, potassium, folate, magnesium and selenium. Some typical nuts that form an important part of a body builder’s diet include – almonds, cashews, peanuts and pistachios.
- Whole Grains: Whole grains are just an effective way to sustain energy while training hard. In addition, whole grains are rich in fiber, minerals, vitamins and omega 3 fatty acids. Oatmeal, flour, barley and brown rice are some option for increasing the size and strength of muscles.
- Salmon: Salmons have huge amounts of omega 3 fatty acids which again work as proteins that boost the energy levels of athletes and/or body builder’s who train hard.
- Tomatoes and Tomato Products: Tomatoes experts opine have a steady supply of antioxidants which are lost when heated and hence better taken raw and fresh. Tomatoes, tomato sauce, juice, etc are some effective ways of combining tomatoes in an athletes or body builder’s diet.
- Flaxseeds: Flaxseeds are not abundant in omega 3 fatty acids alone but are also a rich source of fiber essential to build strong muscles.
- Cruciferous Vegetables: Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, kale and cabbage are all foods low in calories, rich in vitamin C and fiber again very essential and effective for enhancing muscle strength and size.
Body builders and/or athletes have a tendency to train hard in order to fetch more muscle mass and strength. Experts opine that a more practical way would be to fat to alter one’s diet with the above super foods in order to stay both healthy and strong. Experts believe that a healthy body builder is a successful body builder. So focus on your building your diet along with building your body.
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