10 Ways To Build Muscle

You have 630 muscles that make up about 40% of your entire body! Protecting, building, and strengthening your muscles is important for vitality and health. Throughout our daily activities, muscles provide the endurance to carry your limbs and bones--preserving their strength is one of the most valuable routines to integrate into your daily life! Here are ten methods of building and protecting your muscle mass:

Protein

1. Whey Protein and Casein Protein
This is the most popular, and most readily available, form of muscle-making protein. Extracted from the curds of milk and ground up into a fine powder, whey protein provides up to 20g per serving. This is serious protein for serious muscle mass. It also is the most rapidly absorbed source of protein you can take. This benefit prevents digestive upset that may occur when taking in additional protein. Similar to whey protein, casein protein comes from milk but is ultra filtered and specifically extracted as the protein casein. It is specially formulated to contain higher amounts of immune boosting bioactive milk peptides that encourage muscle building. Most people will supplement a whey protein with a casein protein because while whey protein builds muscle mass, studies show that casein protein may prevent muscle breakdown. If you have a workout schedule, this is highly recommended.  Jarrow Formulas Whey Protein is an unflavored, versatile protein powder for hundreds of different flavored shakes and smoothies. Metagenics BioPure Protein is a combined whey, casein, and soy protein source that provides 16g of beneficial protein.
For a quick source of comprehensive protein, antioxidant filled Green Superfood Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars are an impressive combination of vitamins, minerals, heart-healthy flax seeds and over 8 different greens. 


2. Soy Protein
This low fat form of protein is extracted from the dehydrated edamame beans and is suitable for vegetarians or lactose intolerant. It boasts a healthy 16g of protein per serving on average, and supplements a healthy diet with the additional protein necessary to build lean mass. DaVinci Labs Soy Protein is a non-genetically modified, BCAA-containing supplement with 26 grams of protein per serving. It is available in decadent chocolate and smooth vanilla flavors.


3. Pea and Rice Protein
Relatively new to the market, peas and rice are not just baby food anymore. These dehydrated veggies and grains are ground up into a creamy tasting powder for a comprehensive complete protein that is suitable for vegans and lactose intolerant people.
Metagenics UltraClear Rice protein is a whopping 15g of this complex carbohydrate protein for muscle growth. Alive! Rice and Pea Protein combines the two for a 14 gram punch of lean protein plus your daily vitamin content in a sweet vanilla flavor.
Don't have time to make protein shakes at home? Metagenics also has a delicious rice protein meal bar that tastes like rich chocolaty fudge: the UltraMeal Bar.

4. Creatine

Creatine is a compound that assists the body in making energy, called ATP, from food. The more ATP you have created, the more creatine is extracted to deliver the energy to the cells that need it to function. Specifically, creatine is associated with muscle energy. By supplementing with creatine, you allow the body to freely deliver energy to the muscles. By doing this, your muscles are able to work harder and exponentially grow faster.

Progressive Labs Creatine is a capsule supplement best taken with a juice or drink, and Metabolic Response Modifier Creatine Monohydrate is a powdered supplement that is great with a post-workout recovery shake.

Protein Always Comes From Odd Sources

By far, consuming more protein is the easiest way to encourage muscle growth. Remember this statement when choosing a meal or snack to incorporate the less common but just as plentiful sources of protein in your diet:


Protein Always Comes From Odd Sources


5. Peanuts: Per tablespoon, freshly ground peanut butter provides about 20g. Vegan source
6. Almonds: Per cup, naturally sweet almonds provide 30g. Vegan source
7. Cocoa powder: Per cup, rich cocoa provides 17g. Vegan source
8. Flax seeds: Per cup, these golden seeds give a shocking 31g. Vegan source
9. Octopus: A sushi date just got more buff--30g of protein per 100g of octopus. High fat source
10. Sesame seeds: There are 26g of protein per cup of sesame seeds. Vegan source
Like our acronym, Amazing Grass Amazing Meal Chocolate is a high-concentrated dose of whole foods and nourishing proteins to give you a unique source of muscle building vitamins and nutrients.


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