Monday, February 20, 2012

Protein's role in building lean muscle

PROTEIN’S ROLE IN BUILDING LEAN MUSCLE

Many athletes and bodybuilding enthusiasts use popular high quality protein supplements to maintain muscles and lean body muscle.

• Following a strength training program that challenges muscles.
• Adding 500 – 1,000 more calories each day to current dietary intake, to allow the body to use protein already present in the diet for muscle growth and not be broken down to fuel activity.
• Eating foods that are both high in carbohydrates and proteins like grilled chicken sandwiches, eggs, steak, peanut butter sandwiches, cheese, and crackers.
• Choosing low–fat sources of both carbohydrates and protein. Stay away from fried foods and any kind of white starch. (bread, spaghetti, rice & potatoes)
• Eating several small meals throughout the day will support training and muscle-building.
• Taking excellent high quality protein supplements, such as Met-Rx or Muscle Pharm Protein Supplements.
• When hungry and you are in between meals there are great protein drinks with low sugar content, such Natures Best Isopure. This will stop hunger cravings will giving you energy.

Add carbohydrates and protein to post-exercise meals. Some energy bars provide carbohydrates to replenish the muscle glycogen and protein to help build and repair muscles. Stay strong and mentally focused on your diet. Your health will improve and you physique will definitely show improvement.

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