Foods to Eat for Muscle and Strength
Hemp Seeds
These hemp seeds can be added to smoothies, baked goods, and pasta bowls. Eat these any way you can, as just three tablespoons (uncooked) packs nearly 10 grams of protein
Oats
Oats are a curious addition to the list, as, on the surface, they seem very similar to other grains. However, the primary type of protein in oats—avenalin — isn’t found in any other grain
Peanuts
Almonds are definitely the healthiest nut, and they’re ranked second in terms of protein, but peanuts still reign supreme. While a one-quarter cup serving of almonds has 7 grams of protein
Pork
Pork gets something of a bad rap. People enjoy consuming large amounts of fat with a little pig meat on it (see bacon or pork belly) or serving pork mixed with who-knows
Pumpkin Seeds
Every year, hundreds of millions of American pumpkins are torn from their roots and brutally slaughtered for our macabre holiday traditions. We liquefy their guts for our feasts
Quinoa
When cooked, quinoa seems like it’s another grain—you soak it in boiling water like pasta or oats—but you’re actually eating the seeds of a flowering herbaceous plant.
Shrimp
Shrimp are basically just water-soaked pieces of protein. (But try not to remember that the next time you’re dishing out extra money for some.) The average baked or broiled shrimp
Soybeans
Black beans, white beans, kidney beans, and the aforementioned garbanzo beans are all great ways to add protein to your meals, but nothing compares to soybeans
Turkey
Chicken gets a lot of attention in the poultry department, but don’t forget about turkey! The ratio is the same at 8 grams of protein per ounce, so don’t think of turkey as just a Novembe
Protein packed foods that gain muscles