It’s not always easy to find foods packed with protein to meet your daily protein intake, so try some of these high protein foods.
The bodybuilder’s lifestyle is very different from that of an average
joe, with the biggest difference being the bodybuilder’s diet. To the
average person, food is another way to pursue some pleasure and enjoy
what they put into their bodies. But to the bodybuilder, food is really
nothing more than fuel to keep moving forward to the goal you have in
mind. The problem with this is that the overwhelming majority of the
bodybuilder foods take a pretty sizable amount of time to prepare,
making it a real pain if you have a busy lifestyle. Fortunately there
are a lot of other options that should be explored, such as getting your
hands on some good, high protein bodybuilder snacks–that carry the same
benefits of other nutritious, high protein foods.
BEEF JERKY
It’s no surprise that every bodybuilder’s diet revolves around their
protein intake. Protein is arguably one of the most important aspects of
any nutritional diet, and meat is almost always going to supply you
with an ample helping of it. Beef Jerky is not only delicious, but it is
also high in protein. If there is one disadvantage to eating Beef Jerky
it would undoubtedly have to be the price of Beef Jerky, which can
sometimes be upwards of $8 for a single bag. Although it is pricey, it
is hard to do better in terms of tastiness and protein content. Try to
avoid more processed brands which may contain extra preservatives and
sodium like Jack Links and try local organic beef jerky if available.
TUNA
The problem with most forms of meat is that it doesn’t stay to well
once it has been taken out of refrigeration. Beef Jerky is obviously an
exception to this, but ground beef and chicken are only good for so long
once they are not in the fridge. However, with canned meat you can
enjoy the meat whenever you’re on the go- and in this case fish too.
Tuna is well known for its protein content and its delicious taste, and
even though the taste may take a little hit when it is preserved in the
can, you will be glad to hear that the protein is still there in its
full form. Of course if you’re in the middle of a lecture at college you
might get some stares if you start eating tuna because of the smell,
but considering how cheap it is and how good its protein content is,
that is something that can be overlooked.
Peanuts
Although protein is undeniably one of the most important parts of any
nutritional diet for a bodybuilder, it is also not the only thing that
should be taken into consideration. Peanuts can offer things to the
bodybuilder that not a lot of other snacks here can. For instance,
eating peanuts (and most forms of nuts) is a proven way to boost natural
testosterone production. And even though most people should know this
by now, your body’s testosterone production plays a critically important
role in how it puts on muscle mass, in this case more is almost always
going to be better. And even though heavily salted peanuts may taste
better, it is always a good idea to limit your sodium intake, so when
possible, go for the unsalted peanuts.
ALMONDS
Almonds are similar to peanuts in a lot of ways, and the majority of
the time the difference between buying one and not the other is purely
preference. Still, like peanuts, almonds have a lot to offer those that
use them as a snack. Almonds are a great way to get in your healthy fats
to help meet your macros, and unlike peanuts, they are rarely salted so
you don’t have to worry about a high sodium content. Also like peanuts,
almonds come in a butter form (Almond Butter), and this makes a great
sandwich if you’re looking for something a little heavier to eat on the
run. If you’re stuck between either buying peanuts or almonds, remember
that almonds are almost always going to be more expensive and rarely
return in extra nutritional value over peanuts. But to some people the
taste difference is all they need to justify the price.PROTEIN BARS
So far we have only covered natural foods that happen to be great for
a bodybuilder. However, there are also options worth mentioning that
are purpose-built with the bodybuilder in mind, right from day one.
Protein bars are a delicious way to make sure you get in your macros for
the day, and they can be bought at pretty much any grocery store or
fitness shop. They also come in a wide variety of options from high-carb
(for energy) to gluten-free, for someone that is on a gluten free diet.
By testing some protein bars you are sure to find a flavor that you
will enjoy, whether it is cookies and cream or peanut butter. Just
remember that the price of protein bars can frequently add up pretty
quickly, so this shouldn’t be something for your everyday diet.
PROTEIN BROWNIES
If you’ve spent enough time researching a diet on the internet for
your bodybuilding lifestyle, then you have probably come across a recipe
for making brownies using your whey protein. The recipes will vary
depending on what you are using and what you want the finished product
to be like, but the majority of the time you are going to need some
whey, milk, and a microwave. Getting the recipe perfect is something
that could take a little time and practice, but the preparation time and
cooking time is rarely over a few minutes, making this a great snack
for someone in a rush.
A quick and easy recipe for you to start with would be:
Ingredients: 1 egg, 1 scoop of protein, 1 splash of milk, 1 tablespoon of splenda
Oil a ceramic mug and mix all the ingredients and pour it inside the
mug. Microwave the brownie mix on high for around 2:00, it may vary
with your microwave oven. Wait for your brownie to cool and enjoy your
quick tasty high protein treat.
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