You’ll get muscle building protein from lean meats and fish, but it doesn’t stop there. These Vegan options are excellent sources, and they’re nutrient dense and full of antioxidants and fiber.
BEANS
All legumes have plenty of protein and benefits of branched chain amino acids, which help the muscle tissue repair and growth. Suggestions soy milk blended into a smoothie and chick peas in hummus. Great post workout.
GRAINS AND SEEDS
Whole grains such as amaranth, quinoa, and barley have protein as well as fiber and B vitamins. You can sprinkle help seeds or flax seeds onto dishes or grind them into a smoothie for protein packed crunch. Great pre workout.
VEGGIES
You may not instantly think vegetables when you think protein, but some, like broccoli, are rich in it. A bunch has 17 grams plus it’s a great source of fiber, minerals, and vitamins especially C and A.
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