Bodybuilding and gaining muscle mass means you need to try and eat as much of the good stuff (protein) as you can. Sometimes it can feel a little bit tricky to find the best quality sources, or how to incorporate it for the best results. Here are a few of the best ways to get more protein in your diet without really thinking about it. Get ready!
Supplements
Supplements such as protein shakes and vitamin blends are a good way to get some extra protein into your diet. Often they can simply be mixed with water, milk, or vegan/veggie alternatives and they’re easy to take post-workout to help refuel the body and mind.
However, always buy from trusted suppliers and make sure that you take advice from a trained medical practitioner before you go ahead. Incorporating them alongside treatments from pur-pharma.is means you’ll get great results with minimum effort.
Swap out your regular breakfast
Plain wholegrain cereals or toast are often an easy option to start the day, but swapping them out for a high protein kick can really get your metabolism going in the right direction.
Instead of simply having a slice of toast with butter or spread, top it with avocado and a couple of scrambled eggs (or eggs however you like them) for an added boost, plus extra healthy fats from the stony green warrior!
With your cereal, add milk as always – but it’s great to top it with nuts such as almonds, walnuts, or cashews and serve with a healthy helping of Greek yogurt too, for extra protein and energy.
Snack wisely
Protein-based snacks don’t need to be hard to make or fussy. Instead of reaching for an oat bar or something less healthy, opt for highly quality cottage cheese on crackers, or a few pieces of cheddar with some chunks of apple. The protein in the cheese will keep you satiated for longer than something full of simple sugars would.
Beans, pulses, and legumes
Not everyone is a fan – but if you’re looking to add more protein and you’re a vegan or veggie these are your go-to powerhouse of pretty much everything – but protein is their star power. Beans and pulses such as chickpeas, kidney beans, and haricot are so cheap and plentiful and can be added in quantity to a whole range of healthy one-pot dishes such as soups, stews, and chilies to add healthy fiber as well as blood sugar balancing protein.
If you’re worried about the obvious side effects, it’s important to note that starting with small amounts and building up slowly is the best way to tolerate them. So perhaps at first, pair it with a little meat – chicken, ground beef, etc. After a while, the body will find them more tolerable and you can swap the meat out entirely.
There you go, a few simple ways to get a little more protein into your diet without really trying. The sky’s the limit in terms of your energy and health and your blood sugar will thank you, too. Protein is the building block to gaining muscle mass and there are a lot more ways to get it than you might think.
