"Vegetables also build muscle"... Famous trainer maintains a muscular physique with 'these foods'

Muscles play an important role in supporting the body and maintaining balance.

Muscle naturally decreases after the age of 40. In particular, if you do not pay attention to diet or exercise, the rate of decline accelerates.

 

 

A proper diet, along with regular exercise, plays a vital role in the smooth functioning of muscles.

 

Natural foods and exercise are ways to safely build muscle without taking supplements.

 

So, what kind of food do strength training specialists actually eat?

 

According to the American men's health magazine 'Men's Health,' renowned strength training coach Jeff Cavaliere, who runs a professional fitness center called 'Athlean-X' and a YouTube channel of the same name, shared his favorite foods and their muscle-related benefits through a video.

 

The foods recommended by top trainers to maximize overall health, well-being (Chamsal), and muscle growth capacity are as follows.

 

 

☆Cruciferous vegetables

 

When you eat cruciferous vegetables, the glucoraphanin contained in them is broken down into powerful antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents.

 

☆ Broccoli and cauliflower are definite choices, but turnips, watercress, kale, cabbage, bok choy, and radish are also good.

 

☆☆Low-fat protein

 

According to Cavalier, what you eat is important, but how you eat is also worth paying attention to.

 

For example, when preparing chicken dishes, it is better to use cooking methods that preserve the nutritional value of the protein itself rather than choosing cream sauce.

 

Eating fried chicken does provide protein, but it also includes batter, cheese, and other ingredients.

 

He advised, "Not only should you think about whether you are consuming protein, but also how you are eating it."

 

☆☆Blueberry = Cavalier cites research indicating that regularly consuming blueberries not only reduces oxidative stress in muscles but also leads to an increase in muscle precursor cells.

 

He says, "This means that muscles recover faster between exercises."

 

☆ Blueberries are rich in vitamin C and potassium, and are also known as powerful anti-inflammatory agents.

☆☆Orange-colored fruits and vegetables

 

Pumpkin, mango, sweet potato, and carrot are all sources of carotenoids that eliminate oxidation, which causes cell destruction and premature aging.

 

Cavaliere says, "One thing to note is that overeating can lead to carotinemia."

 

This occurs due to an increase in vitamin A.

 

When the skin color of the hands begins to turn yellow, you should reduce your intake.

 

☆☆Ginger

 

Kabalier says, "For me, ginger is one of the best ways to minimize muscle soreness after intense exercise."

 

The anti-inflammatory effects of ginger on the entire system are important even for people who have never lifted weights.