BEST VEGETABLES FOR BUILDING STRENGTH - PART 1
All vegetables are great for you. You should be feeding yourself at least one serving of veggies with every meals.
When
it comes to building muscle and strength though, vegetables don't
always come to mind. It's usually all about protein & carbs!
But,
don't sell vegetables short on helping you increase strength and
muscle. This list of vegetables are loaded with a variety of reasons to
why they help you body repair, grow, and maintain muscle.
SPINACH
Two
things spinach has that helps you with strength and muscle building are
IRON & MAGNESIUM. Iron (in the gym & the mineral) is important
for helping to build muscle. And magnesium helps with muscle development
and energy. Why do you think Popeye loved the stuff so much!!
SWEET POTATOES
While
these are higher up on the carbohydrate count, these are great for
sustained energy, helping you recover from your workouts better. They
are also a good source of FIBER & VITAMIN A. The fiber keeps you
fuller, longer. And the vitamin A helps with protein intake.
PEPPERS
Doesn't
matter which ones; green, red, yellow all have super high amounts of
VITAMIN C. Helping to burn fat & turn the carbs you eat into energy.
Also helping in muscle growth and recovery.
KALE
Super low calorie, and super high
in CALCIUM. Calcium is need for maintaining strong bones and it's
needed for muscles to move. Having a higher intake of calcium help
prevent injury during workouts. Milk also has high amounts of calcium,
but Kale is more nutritious and lower in calories.
BROCCOLI
More
vitamins and minerals than almost any other vegetable! High in CALCIUM
(like Kale) & VITAMIN D. Eating broccoli helps with bone strength,
proper muscle movement. High in VITAMIN K, preventing joint
inflammation. Per calorie, Broccoli has more protein than beef w/ 4.5g
of protein for every 30 calories.
We'll continue with part 2 soon....
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