Think of bodybuilders and you probably think of incredibly well built, lean and toned guys without an ounce of fat on them who spend most of their lives in the gym lifting weights, popping supplements and pumping iron. What you probably do not tend to think of is calorie counting, label reading and general concern for the food they put into their bodies. Thinking calorie counting and label reading is just for weight obsessed women? Think again.
The diet is an integral part of any get fit program, whether it is to lose a few pounds, to shed some fat or to bulk up. And when it comes to food for building muscle, what you should be looking for are high protein foods, low in fat and that will boost your body's muscle building ability without plying your body full of the fats you want to avoid.
Some examples are nuts and seeds, such as peanuts or pumpkin seeds, which are delicious for snacking on. Egg whites are low in fat and incredibly high in protein and beans and pulses are much the same. These are ideal food for building muscle.
In addition to that though you also need complex carbohydrates to feed your body the energy it will most definitely require to maximise exercise and muscle workout performance. Take these from whole wheat grain foods such as oat meal and whole grain bread or toast.
And finally in terms of what to eat, try to avoid white, processed sugary foods. They can leave you lethargic, weaken your immune system and cause fluctuations in your glucose levels. As such, this is not good food for muscle building.
Experts recommend 5-6 small meals a day as opposed to 2 - 3 big ones. The reason for this is that big meals slow down the body's ability to make muscle whereas small and frequent ones supply a constant source of energy.
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