{"id":10209,"date":"2019-06-27T10:44:30","date_gmt":"2019-06-27T10:44:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/?p=10209"},"modified":"2024-11-14T11:52:35","modified_gmt":"2024-11-14T09:52:35","slug":"how-nutrition-helps-with-muscle-building-and-fat-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/nutrition-blog\/how-nutrition-helps-with-muscle-building-and-fat-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"How Does Nutrition Helps with Muscle Building and Fat Loss?"},"content":{"rendered":"

When it comes to getting lean and building muscle<\/a>, the verdict is out: nutrition plays just as important role \u2013 if not more important \u2013 than the part exercise<\/a> plays. Without correct nutrition, our health and well-being will inevitably stall. Below we\u2019re taking a look at the role nutrition plays in building lean muscle, how this aids fat loss, and 10 of the foods to include in your diet if muscle building and losing fat is on your to-do list:<\/p>\n

Nutrition\u2019s Role in Building Muscle<\/h2>\n

We need food to fuel our bodies \u2013 from our muscles to our skin cells. The types of food you put into your body will determine the quality of the energy it will produce. The consensus is that a diet rich in lean proteins<\/a> and low in carbohydrates is optimal for muscle building and fat loss. Protein is muscle fuel, so if you\u2019re not eating enough meat or meat-free protein alternatives, your body won\u2019t be able to grow your muscles \u2013 only maintain them, if you\u2019re lucky. When you up your protein, and drop your carbohydrates, fat loss can occur. However, make sure that you don\u2019t end up bingeing on protein: calories are calories, and if you consume too many of these they will end up putting on weight.<\/p>\n

How This Helps With Fat Loss<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Your body\u2019s primary source of energy is carbohydrates<\/a>. However, when you reduce your carb intake dramatically, your body undergoes a metabolic shift \u2013 looking elsewhere for an energy source. If you\u2019re exercising regularly, your body will start burning fat for energy. Not only will this reduce your bodily fat content, but you\u2019ll build lean muscle mass too. The beauty of lean muscle mass is that it burns calories for you even when you\u2019re at rest. This means that when you\u2019re sitting behind your computer, or sleeping, you\u2019re aiding in your fat loss efforts!<\/p>\n

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5 Lean-Muscle-Building Foods<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Salmon<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Great for muscle building, salmon contains around 20 grams of protein for every 100 grams of meat, as well as omega-3 fatty acids and B vitamins. It is essential for you to have omega-3 fatty acids in your diet because these help to protect you from diseases such as heart disease.<\/p>\n

Eggs<\/strong><\/h3>\n

These contain healthy fats and important nutrients like the amino acid leucine, B vitamins, and other healthy fats. Body builders use hard-boiled eggs<\/a> as a convenient source of protein after their workouts.<\/p>\n

Chicken Breast<\/strong><\/h3>\n

These have even more protein than salmon per gram and have always been a staple lean-muscle-building addition to any diet. They can be quite tasteless if you just steam or boil them, so make sure that you lightly season so that you aren\u2019t put off!<\/p>\n

Yoghurt<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Yoghurt contains slow-digested casein protein, and fast-digesting whey protein, which has shown to optimise lean muscle production. Steer clear of fat-free or low-fat yoghurt as these don\u2019t contain a lot of protein. Full-fat yoghurt can contain up to 5 grams of protein per 100 gram serving, which makes it a good choice. So make sure that you read your food labels properly!<\/p>\n

Tuna<\/strong><\/h3>\n

This fish contains high amounts of protein, vitamin A, and B vitamins. These nutrients are important for energy and exercise performance. Tuna has the tendency to be quite dry which prompts people to make it swim in mayonnaise. Don\u2019t do this! It will only hike up the calories of the dish and, worse still, put you at risk of heart disease as mayo is extremely oily.<\/p>\n

Study Nutrition through Trifocus Fitness Academy<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Wanting to learn more about nutrition and its role in fitness and athletic performance? See our accredited nutrition\u00a0courses<\/a>, and contact us today for more information on the Trifocus Fitness Academy<\/a> range of qualifications!<\/p>\n

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