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Top 3 Foods for Building Muscle from a Dietitian & Bodybuilder   If you are a female focusing on muscle growth, how you fuel your body is very important. You may have heard through social media that protein is an important muscle building food, but protein isn’t the only thing that impacts muscle growth.   I chose my top 3 foods for building muscle not only based on macronutrients (protein, fat, carbohydrates), but micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) as well.   Muscle-building food 1:...

If you’re looking for a high-protein breakfast that supports muscle growth and  tastes like comfort food, these PB&J blended overnight oats  are it.   This recipe is my go-to when I want the nostalgia of a  PB&J sandwich, but with the added protein and carbohydrates needed to re-fuel myself post-workout. Why PB&J Blended Overnight Oats Are Ideal for Muscle Building When building muscle, your meals need to provide: Enough protein  to stimulate muscle protein synthesis (building new muscle)....

When I first started trying to build lean muscle, I thought all I had to do was lift heavy and eat large quantities of protein. That was my first mistake. Building lean muscle involves more than lifting heavy, it includes fueling properly, training with intention, and recovering the right way.   If you train hard in the gym but still struggle to see results, you’re not alone. Many people make the same nutrition and lifestyle mistakes that hold them back from true growth.   If you want to...