Proteins not only help in building your muscles but also in the building and repair of bones, teeth, skin, organs and other tissues in your body. This means that bodybuilder's greatly depend on protein both for the formation of muscle and also for the repair of the muscles that get frequently damaged during those workouts. Not only do they cause growth and repair of body tissue but they are also responsible for the regulation of blood pressure, blood sugar level and also the body's metabolism.
There are two main sources of proteins. Animal proteins contain all the essential amino acids and are therefore referred to ad complete proteins. Plant proteins on the other hand may lack some of the essential amino acids hence they are termed as incomplete proteins. Here are a few of the sources of protein which are a must for you.
Beef is a good source of protein as well as other nutrients. What you should realize is that different cuts of meat have different nutritional values based on the part of the cow where they were cut. I would advice you to go for the cuts that don't have as much fat as the rest of the others. A good example is the round. This part is very lean and has an excellent flavor.
Fish is also a very rich source of protein. The advantage that fish has over most of the other sources of protein is that it has very little fat. They are also rich in the omega 3 fatty acids which by the way should be supplemented into your diet. While fish is more expensive than the other sources of protein, if you can afford to eat it often then you will be at an advantage. Try sticking to the types of fish that don't have any mercury. A good example of fish that you'd want to eat a lot is salmon and shrimp.
Milk is a good source of protein that bodybuilders avoid because of its high fat content. Ever heard of the term low fat milk? Milk is too rich a food for you to cut out of your diet. Whey is the protein source with the highest Biological Value. Whey comes from milk and this is therefore an indicator of just how nutritious milk is. Not only does it have protein, it also has calcium which is responsible for your strong healthy bones as well as vitamins A and D. milk also keeps your body hydrated as it contains a lot of water and can be an excellent replacement of water as it has no artificial sugars.
Eggs are a good source of complete protein that can be prepared in very many ways. There are actually quite a number of cookbooks that just talk about how you can cook your eggs.
Vegetable proteins are rich in protein, fiber and also vitamins. The advantage is that they are cheap and can be grown as a kitchen garden. They are also low in fat as compared to the other sources of protein.
Author Resource:-
Dane Fletcher is the world-wide authority on bodybuilding and steroids. He has coached countless athletes all over the world. To read more of his work, please visit either www.BodybuildingToday.com or www.SteroidsToday.com
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