One Big Health Nut

Individuals striving to increase their muscle mass will need to do more than just weight lift. Your body will require large amounts of specific nutrients to grow. If you want your body to respond to your time in the gym, you will need to provide the proper fuel. Weight lifters and body builders require high quantities of protein. Protein helps the muscles repair and grow. Fiber is essential to maintain adequate blood sugar and energy levels and keeping them stable. Carbohydrates are needed to provide long lasting energy. Iron, copper, and vitamin B12 are thought to aid the blood in delivering oxygen to the muscles. Zinc and selenium ensure proficient immune function.

Basically, the average body requires adequate nutrients for proper functioning. The body builder or weight lifter’s body will require additional amounts to fuel the body and facilitate muscle growth. Although supplements and vitamins in pill and powder forms are helpful, the optimal manner to attain the essential nutrients required by the body is from the natural food sources. But what foods are the best sources of the nutrients?

•Fortified Eggs are loaded with protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamin E. These eggs are modified by the egg producers and are much higher in nutrients than their regular counterparts.

•Whole grains provide a multitude of nutrients required by a body builder or weight lifter for optimal performance. Besides being an excellent energy source, the whole grains family contains fiber, minerals, fatty acids, and vitamin. Make sure the ingredients indicate it is 100% whole grain.

•Nuts are a menagerie of nutrients also. Potassium, vitamin E, fiber, protein, fatty acid, magnesium, zinc, selenium, and copper are a few of the beneficial nutrients contained in nuts. Eat them as snacks. Almonds, walnuts, cashews, macadamia nuts, and Brazil nuts are recommended.

•Seafood lovers will be happy to know that clams, oysters, and mussels provide protein and iron, as well as vitamin B12, selenium, and copper.