To  build   muscle  up it is absolutely imperative that you eat the right foods – and as you become more advanced, that you eat the right foods at the right times. However, here we will only focus on what you should be putting in your body. We will delve into the topic of when to eat later.

Undoubtedly you’ve probably heard the term “caloric intake” and how it’s essential to eat a high number of calories if you’re going for quick  muscle  gain or  building  body mass. However, please understand that this means you can’t just eat pizza all the time. You must consume a high number of calories that also contain the right nutrients that will spur muscle growth.

So without ado, please find following three essential tips in terms of  diet  for  building   muscle :

Consume foods that are rich in protein. Among the bodybuilder’s perennial favorites are Tuna and chicken have long been favorites of bodybuilders not only because they taste good, but also because they contain high levels of protein. Red meat is also a great source, but this resource has been frowned upon in the last few years due to research linking high consumption rates of red meats to heart disease and certain cancers. If you’re looking for a quick protein fix as a snack, dab a healthy amount of peanut butter on something. Some like it by itself but I always enjoyed it on a banana.

You must consume some fat! Despite what you hear about fat as a contributing factor in degenerative disease, small quantities of fat are necessary and beneficial in building body mass. In fact, about 20% of your daily calorific intake needs to be made up of fats. Now as you may know, there are different types of fats, some of which are quite good for the human body. However, a full analysis is outside the scope of this article and it is recommended you find  muscle   building  books that will deliver the answers you need.

Go heavy on the carbohydrates. Carbs will be essential in supplying your body with the proper amount of energy to keep up your training regimen. Wheat breads are your best bet in this area.

As you can see, you will be going against some common ideals diet-wise – eating both fat with a high amount of carbs — when you begin your program. However, tell yourself this is only a short term deal in the grand scheme of things and know that it will be impossible to  build   muscle  up without them. So take the above, basic steps to start your  diet  for  building   muscle . These may seem somewhat elementary, but all steps are applied with benefit to all weight trainers at all skill levels.