While supplements are really convenient and handy AND a great way to “supplement” your diet, nothing beats natural food. Here are the top 12 protein-filled foods for your muscle building endeavors (courtesy of Mens Fitness Magazine Online)
Mens Fitness Magazine has just published another great article online illustrating the top 12 protein-filled foods for your muscle recovery needs.
The number one protein? Whey protein…
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(Couldn’t resist!)
1. Whey Protein
Complete eggs used to be rated 100 on the protein scale. It was considered a complete protein and given a biological value of 100. And everything was given a score compared to egg. When whey was discovered, it was found this was an even BETTER protein. Instead of adjusting the scale down, whey was given the biological value of 104!! How’s that for making a splash on the protein scene?
Whey is found in dairy products and is absorbed quickly and causes a large and fast spike in blood amino-acid levels. Rich in both glutamine and branched-chain amino acids, whey protein should be on the top of your list.
Best sources: Ricotta Cheese, Goat Milk
The rest of the bunch…
2. Casein
Best sources: cottage cheese
3. Pea Protein
4. Chicken
5. Bison
6. Soy
Best sources: tofu, soy beans a.k.a. edamame beans
7. Beef
8. Quinoa
9. Salmon
10. Eggs
11. Brown Rice
12. Turkey
Happy Muscle Recovery to you!
Source: photos and materials from Mens Fitness. Read more at Mens Fitness
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