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Best Foods For Gaining Muscle
Chicken
Chicken is one of the foods that will most likely be served at a fat camp for adults. It is an excellent source of protein, and protein is one of the key nutrients that helps to build muscle. However, people at an adult fitness camp will warn about overindulging. Overindulging on high-protein foods can actually cause weight gain.
Brown Rice
Brown rice is another food that will probably be served at a fat camp for adults. It is a great source of complex carbohydrates, and complex carbohydrates are the body’s primary energy source during intense exercise. The body will not be able to work as hard without complex carbohydrates.
Legumes
Legumes are high in fiber. Fiber is a nutrient that helps keep the blood sugar level stable, and it also helps prevent food cravings. Legumes are also high in complex carbohydrates. Additionally, legumes provide the protein that is needed to build lean muscle. Chickpeas, lentils, pinto beans and black beans are examples of some of the legumes that may be served at an adult fitness camp.
Nuts
Many people think that nuts should not be served at a fat camp for adults because they are high in fat. On the contrary, nuts are actually one of the best foods for burning fat and building muscle. They are also an excellent source of vitamin E, potassium and zinc. However, people want to make sure that they limit their consumption to a handful of nuts per day.
A nutritious diet is one of the keys to building muscle. Chicken, brown rice, legumes and nuts are just a few of the many foods that can help build muscle.
This article was written by Wayne Larsen; the Fitness Director and Partner at One Fitness Camp. Wayne’s credentials include a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Utah in Exercise and Sports Science. He is a certified in Strength and Conditioning. You can find him on Google+