DOLCE LIFESTYLE:
Best Foods For Building Muscle Mass
by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD
When trying to build mass, it’s important to consume the proper foods. Just upping your overall intake or protein intake won’t do the trick. You need quality, whole foods to gain muscle mass, and yes, that includes carbs!
PROTEIN
• Lean, grass-fed beef
• Organic chicken and turkey
• Wild-caught salmon
• Eggs
• Cottage cheese
• Whey protein isolate (high quality and highly absorbable for muscle growth)
• Hemp and chia seeds
• Greek yogurt
CARBS
• Oats or buckwheat
• Broccoli
• Green beans
• Tomatoes
• Green, leafy vegetables
• White and Sweet potatoes
• White and brown rice
• Quinoa
• Amaranth
FATS
• Avocados/avocado oil
• All-natural nut butters
• Grapeseed oil
• Olive oil
