The 5 Best Fruits Easily Available Locally For Building Muscle

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The 5 Best Fruits for Building Muscle

 
When you think about foods to help you build muscle, what are the first things to come to mind? If you're like most people, they're chicken, eggs, lean beef and other protein foods. These are the foundations of muscle-building as far as nutrition goes, but the fruits you eat can also play a really important role in building lean muscle mass.

There is a common misconception out there that "fruit" should have no place in a bodybuilder's diet- And I beg to differ.

Fruits provide antioxidants; vitamins and minerals that you need to not only stay healthy but to build lean muscle. Since fruits tend to be somewhat limited on most low-carb diets, you want to make sure that the fruit you do eat gives you as much bang for your buck as possible.

Here are my top five fruits for building muscle:

Pineapple

 

Pineapple is an awesome fruit to eat post-workout. Not only does it give you a quick burst of energy, but it also delivers steady energy because the fiber in it

slows the absorption of sugar. But that's not what makes pineapple a bodybuilder's favorite fruit. Pineapple is also rich in bromelain, an antioxidant that reduces inflammation and muscle pain.

Watermelon

Watermelon is one of the healthiest fruits you can eat. Its high water and fiber content make you feel satisfied, the fiber slows sugar absorption and it's one of the best sources of the amino acid citrulline. Citrulline is used to make arginine, another amino acid, which is really important for your nitric oxide levels. That nitric oxide is a natural vasodilator - it dilates your blood vessels, which helps you to look pumped, but also helps speed nourishment to your recovering muscles

Apples 

Apples are loaded with fiber, which means they provide steady, slow energy and have a low-glycemic index. The skin is also loaded with polyphenols, which help to increase strength and fight body fat.

Bananas

Aside from being loaded with fiber, bananas are also a great source of potassium. Potassium helps control your fluid levels, draws water to your cells and help to keep you from getting muscle cramps.

Berries

Berries are loaded with antioxidants, which can not only help you avoid illness, but also speed muscle recovery, reduce inflammation and build your heart health. They're jammed with fiber, so they're one of the best low-glycemic fruits.

 

When you're restricting your sugar intake, you generally don't get a lot of fruit in your daily diet. It's important to make the best choices, to get as many antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and fiber grams out of every single fruit.

It's also important to skip fruit juices, which have added sugar and far less fiber, so they tend to spike your blood sugar and insulin levels and still leave you hungry. Always go for whole fruit, eat the skin if it's edible and take the time to enjoy having something sweet.

Having said that, be sure you know how much your intake so that it doesn't exceed your daily cap.

Eat Clean, Train Dirty!