Bodybuilding Diets
Here’s a quick guide to the protein content of some foods:
Protein-containing foods 5 oz. steak, cooked 5 oz. roasted chicken 5 oz. tuna 1 egg 1 c. milk 2 T. peanut butter 2 slices of cheese 2 slices of whole wheat bread 1 c. cooked broccoli 1 c. beans (legumes) |
Protein (in grams) |
Some people don’t feel that loading up on protein is a good idea for anyone, but if you want to get ripped with your Bodybuilding program, you’ll need the amino acids in protein to work in your body. Be aware of the amount of protein you are eating and make them work for you instead of against you.
Fats
Yes, even when you are building the perfect body, you’ll still need some fats in your diet. Fats are the main source of energy in the body. Fat combines with glucose for energy in order to spare the breakdown of protein. That way, protein can do what it is supposed to do – build muscle.
The key to fat intake is to stay away from bad fats and only eat the good fat. Saturated fat is bad. These are the fats that contribute to heart disease and high cholesterol. Because of the chemical composition of saturated fat, your body cannot break it down very well.