Written by Tania Tarafdar | Published : September 1, 2017 11:31 AM IST
When it comes to muscle building, fruits are usually the last on the list. But fruits can not only help build muscle they prevent your body from burning muscle for fuel. According to fitness expert Roshni Shah, you must eat these fruits to build muscles.
Banana: You need potassium to build protein and muscle, and one fruit that can help reach your potassium needs is a banana. An average adult needs about 4700mg potassium in a day.
Pears: You need carbs for energy, and if you do not get enough carbs your body starts burning muscle for energy. So, you must include a high-carbohydrate food like pears in your diet.
Grapes: Grapes are also rich in carbohydrates. Carbs are a major micro nutrient in are critical in a muscle-building diet.
Berries: Strenuous exercises can cause chemical reactions that can damage your cells, so you need to add an antioxidant supplement daily. So load up on berries for vitamin C and flavonoids.
Mangoes: Also, load up on antioxidant rich fruits like mangoes to protect your muscles and help them grow.
Apples: Rich in carbohydrates and carotenoids apples can be a great option for a post workout snack. The fruit provides you with the necessary nutrients your body needs for building and replenishing.
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