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The Best Protein Sources

Protein and bodybuilding

    Bodybuilding is the most "protein rewarding" sport because you have the chance to carve and mold your body into an optimum physique. 
     That’s exciting because on a weekly basis, you will see changes that keep you motivated to continue and strive forward in setting any of your bodybuilding goals.
     
    The big question for both men and women is how to get maximum results in the shortest amount of time.

Protein From The Daily Diet Along With Extra Protein Supplements.

    As muscles are primarily composed of the proteins actin and myosin, your diet becomes the most important factor in building those proteins that will shape your silhouette into its best form ever. 
    When taking supplements ensure you proteins are complete and contain actin and myosin. 
    Rich sources of protein are required for many reasons :

Protein for muscle growth

    The best types of protein to build muscle protein are the highest quality of proteins that are available, protein sources that contain all amino acids necessary for growth. These proteins are called complete, and some examples include eggs, beef, pork, fish, milk and dairy products, turkey, chicken, and wild meats.

"Stay Away From Incomplete Plant Proteins"

It’s the plant sources of protein that are incomplete proteins. Although products such as nuts, beans, rice, wheat, corn, soy, lentils, and vegetables do contain protein, they lack some of the amino acids necessary to build proteins properly.
 
    It’s more difficult to get the gains you need in muscle mass by focusing primarily on these foods in your diet. However, these foods are loaded with dozens of additional nutrients that are needed for good health and support of your body during the muscle building process. That’s why combining any of these foods with the complete proteins in a meal is really the best way to maximize your muscle growth along with your health at the same time.

What to look for when buying protein of high quality

High quality protein supplements on the market have come a long way in the last few decades. Manufacturing processes can now insure that protein supplements contain complete proteins with a high protein equivalency ratio, or PER, no matter what they are derived from. Although many bodybuilders prefer to add protein supplements created from complete proteins such as egg, whey or milk products rather than soy, any protein supplement manufactured properly and without a lot of added sugars will do exactly what you need to do – build muscles.

How much and when should I eat protein?

 Related Article : How Much Creatine?

The best proteins for bodybuilding success in a male between the ages of 18 and 45 between 160cm and 180cm might include a diet plan like this:
 

Breakfast:

2 to 3 egg omelet with lentils and vegetables    (25-30 grams protein)
Grapefruit or orange juice
Milk         (8 grams protein)
Coffee/tea/herb tea

Snack:

Protein drink   (25 grams protein)

Lunch:

4 to 5 oz chicken breast (28-35 grams protein)
2 vegetables (green beans, broccoli, etc.) (4 grams protein)
1 slice whole grain bread with butter  (3 grams protein)
Potato / Yam and Salad / Dressing  (3 grams protein)
Fruit (berries, apple, orange, banana)  (1-2 grams protein)

Snack:

Protein shake or protein bar   (21 grams protein)

Dinner:

Steak fillet with peppers and onions  (25-28 grams protein)
Rice / Beans      (5-9 grams protein)
Corn chips / salsa    (3-5 grams protein)
Fruit dessert      (1-2 grams protein)
Glass of milk     (8-10 grams protein)

Snack:

Peanut butter sandwich   (14 grams protein)
Yogurt      (8 grams protein)

Total Protein

162-169 grams protein
  

Include complete proteins, incomplete proteins and additional protein supplements in your diet and you’ll notice buff body changes in very little time!

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