Valentin Bosioc
Aiming to become more active and toned? Building muscle strength is the key! It’s surprising how willing we are to train all day and exercise to our full potential but completely reject the idea of a nutritional diet. A strong cellular growth system and effective wound healing are prerequisites to build up of stronger muscles and can’t be achieved without a balanced diet to complement it. One can train all day but if the food being eaten isn’t the right type, it will take forever to reach the desired goal.
Most people think they’ve cracked the code for strength by confusing protein as the most powerful dietary element for muscle toning but neglect the fact that potassium, calcium, vitamin C and vitamin D are equally important. Another rampant misconception is that one is required to abandon all that which suits their taste buds in order to achieve fitness. This is no longer true, thanks to updated levels of research on human anatomy and bodily functions. You are no longer required to follow monotonous rules when it comes to your daily diet! Here are some attractive food secrets that you can choose from without adhering to the boring routine of protein rich meals.
1.EGGS
It is said that a breakfast without eggs is no breakfast at all. There is a good reason that half of the people around the world consider egg to be the best for breakfast and a component of various other meals during the day as well. A common misunderstood notion is that eating the whites only is healthier but the yolk too is a good source of calcium and protein.
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Eggs are fully loaded with cholesterol which is typically thought of as a very evil ingredient if seen from the view point of someone who wants a perfect body image but the fact is, it provides a lot of benefits such as maintaining testosterone levels and the integrity of muscle cell membranes.
You will see a lot more strength and muscle in people who consume 3 whole eggs per day compared to those who have only one egg per day. Moreover, not only are eggs tasty but can be cooked in many different ways suited to individual tastes.
2. JELL-O
Delightfully surprised? According to Brian St. Pierre, a nutrition coach, Jell-O is composed of gelatin which is made from connective tissue of animals. Eating it is great for muscle strength and will boost your tendons and ligaments.
3. ORANGE JUICE
Another pleasant secret is that orange juice is a great food item to increase muscular strength. A cup provides more than sufficient amount of Vitamin C for your daily dose of structural strength while also enriching your body’s calcium and Vitamin D content. It wouldn’t be a bad idea to check the labels of the juice you buy to ensure how many minerals and vitamins you’re about to intake.
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4. CHOCOLATE MILK
No, we are not pulling your leg! A study published in The International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism suggests that chocolate milk is more effective than any other carb-replacement beverage. Its natural electrolytes keep you hydrated while energizing your muscles. It is also considered good for muscle recovery since it is a source of protein, vitamin D as well as calcium while the sugar acts as a stimulant.
5. POTATOES
It wouldn’t be an overstatement to label potatoes universally loved. They are fiber and Vitamin C rich, filled with vital nutrients that help balance glucose levels. Potatoes have a high potassium content and reduced fat if skinned. This vegetable has 25% of the requirement your body needs for strengthened muscle tissue.
Research suggests that the energy one needs to recover from exercise comes from carbohydrates and for that sweet potatoes are highly recommended since they are jammed with nutritional elements.
If you want to improve your muscle strength but find the idea of a strict protein diet daunting, banish your fears with these amazing food secrets! Also note that training alone will not take you to that level and neither the wrong type of food. Avoid anything that will give you only fat and not strength such as greasy, fried food. However, relishing the street food Dubai or an occasional trip to the Falafel Operation Dubai restaurant can do little harm.
