Friday, October 26, 2012

Nutrition for Muscle Building

By Felecia Poncho


There's little question in anyone's mind that nutrition is a very important part of the body building or muscle building process. Nutrition alone can lead to the success or the failure of your muscle building.

All foods can be broken down into 3 categories; protein, carbohydrates, and fats. It is important to know why you do everything, and in this case, why you eat each macronutrient. Here is a simple breakdown of each macronutrient and what they do.

One of the most commonly used - as well as the best of the muscle building proteins is lean meat. Meat that is produced in a more natural, or range-fed way is the best protein to provide for optimal nutrition and good health. Animals which have been fed on grass, as opposed to those which have been fed grain, tend to offer the best and most easy to break down types of protein.

Whey powder is another of the very positive types of protein that may be eaten for optimal health. The quality and the type of whey protein which is used, again, makes a big difference in the quality of the nutrition that it provides. Lean meats or protein powders which have not been created using the right processes, or which have come from the milk of animals that were fed exclusively grain, or grain which was laced with antibiotics are not the right choice for those who are seeking a way to build more lean muscle and to do so in a healthy manner.

It is important to be consistent with nutrition for building muscle. It will take will power to avoid giving in to cravings. Avoid supplementing your meals with junk food that will only create permanent fat cells. If you are tempted to splurge, try a larger portion of a healthy food option to satisfy your hunger.

Proper nutrition for building muscle will also aid in muscle recovery after your workout. Protein supplement shakes can help feed muscles hungry for nutrients post workout. A healthy meal consumed within 60 minutes of working out is ideal.




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