Dec 10 2008
Food for Muscle Growth
When partaking in activity that is above the norm for your body, the use of energy and muscle can be lost and damaged respectively. For energy, eating carbohydrates is the quickest way to recharge but when it comes to muscle growth, protein does the job.
Protein is the hardest of the three macronutrients in terms of your body break down (digesting) so having large volumes causes an unneeded stress on the Kidneys which, can lead to certain failures. The average body will only every use a small amount of protein from food (about the size of your palm) growing in proportion to the size, exercise and severity of the routine, the rest will be expelled.
Protein is not just found in Meat and fish, it is also found in pulses, lentils, vegetables and fruit which are easier to digest and ultimately better for you and don’t contain the fats or mercury found in the others.
For everyone, whether body builders, athletes or those who are involved in strenuous activity, exercise and nutrition go hand in hand and having the right balance is paramount.
Think of it like a scale, too much exercise and low food equals weight lose where too much food and not enough exercise can add weight. When exercising, eat just enough food that the balance keeps you healthy, energetic and help growth and repair muscle.
The one vital element most take for granted when going on diets or exercising is rest (sleep). Without it or lows levels the body finds itself in a too weakened state to exercise or break down food, absorbing the good food and using it to repair the body.
Good Alternative Proteins
Beans (baked), Lentils, Pulses, Green Vegetables, Egg, Chicken, Turkey