15 Foods to Speed UP Muscle Growth

These 15 foods will help you build muscle fast. This high-protein food list isn't just full of common foods like chicken breast and eggs. Discover some new protein options that you never considered before. These foods are specifically chosen for muscle growth, taste, and novelty.
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Building muscle is influenced by what you eat at least just as much as the workouts you're doing. In fact, if your diet isn't on point you're not going to build much muscle regardless of how many curls, presses, and squats you do at the gym. Unfortunately, people tend to focus on their sets, reps, and trips to the gym more than they focus on what they're doing afterward in the kitchen. So today I want to give you guys 15 of the best foods you can eat to help build muscle as fast as possible
Before we jump into options like chicken, fish, and eggs that we all probably already know about let's talk about some lesser-known protein sources that you may not be aware of. For example, egg life egg white wraps can help you increase your protein intake while enjoying some really tasty options like soft tacos, low-carb chicken enchiladas, and of course, any kind of wrap idea you can think of whether that's deli cuts and cheese, or a tuna wrap. Egg wraps are a relatively new addition to grocery stores so a lot of you may not be aware that these wraps are entirely made of protein and they come in many different flavors including original, everything, and southwest style which works so well for soft tacos by the way. Each egg wrap has 5 grams of protein, 0 grams of fat, and 0 grams of carbs.
Another high-protein option that you might be unaware of is mung bean fettuccini. I've made a light fettuccini alfredo with this many times and it always tastes amazing. However, unlike regular fettuccini which has over 42 grams of carbs and only 4 to 7 grams of protein, mung bean fettuccini has a whopping 24 grams of protein and only 20 grams of carbs most of which happens to be fiber. The best part is like I said it truly tastes delicious. The same company also makes black bean spaghetti which has a very similar macronutrient profile.
Next is beef jerky and turkey jerky. Both of these are high-protein snacks that taste really good and can be eaten whenever you're short on time or out and about. One of the leanest options that's almost entirely made out of protein is Jack Links zero-sugar beef jerky. It contains 0 carbohydrates, only 2 grams of fat, and 13 grams of protein. This is by far one of the best high-protein snacks you can have. The macronutrient distribution is far better than something like a protein bar and contains very few additional ingredients aside from beef.
Next, I want to draw your attention to seitan which is a plant-based source of protein, that stands out among other plant-based sources. For those of you who are vegan, vegetarian, or just trying to reduce your meat consumption, seitan can be cooked to taste just like chicken and meat, and it's naturally very high in protein, typically containing around 25-30 grams of protein per 3.5-ounce serving. It's also one of the very few plant-based protein sources that contain all nine essential amino acids. Unlike other vegetarian sources of protein, it's naturally low in carbohydrates and contains beneficial nutrients like iron, calcium, and selenium.
Now a lesser-known meat is Bison meat. Bison or buffalo meat is great for building muscle due to its high-quality amino acid profile. It's also very lean so it has a much lower fat content compared to beef. This means that it'll help you build muscle while minimizing excess calorie intake helping you stay lean as well. It's also full of vital nutrients like iron, zinc, and vitamin B12. These are all crucial for muscle function. For example, Iron is a key component of hemoglobin, which is the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen to your muscles while you exercise. Without enough iron, your muscles may not get enough oxygen, leading to fatigue, and decreased performance. The other nice thing about Bison is that it typically receives much fewer hormones and antibiotic treatments when compared to regular beef. This is mostly because Bison is usually raised in more natural environments and ends up leaner and healthier. So unless your beef is pasture-raised and grass-fed, bison is almost always a better option.
Let's now throw in another snack that has amazing macros for raising your protein intake without taking in additional calories. Light string cheese, specifically my favorite brand is Frigo light string cheese. As I alluded to earlier, most people believe that they're making a healthy muscle-building choice by eating protein bars. But each of these cheese sticks contains 6 grams of protein and only 2.5 grams of fat with 50 calories overall. that means you can eat 4 of them and only take in 200 calories along with 24 grams of

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0:35 Egg Wraps 1:08 Mung Bean Fettuccini 1:38 Beef & Turkey Jerky 2:06 Seitan 2:40 Bison Meat 3:40 Light String Cheese 4:41 Greek/Icelandic Yogurt 5:10 Eggs 6:00 Brown Rice 6:53 Tuna 7:20 Salmon 8:10 Sweet Potatoes 8:35 Chicken 8:57 Lean Ground Beef 9:21 Lean Ground Turkey For the gains. 💪

[@thunderbird3694]

Jack Links Peppered Beef Steaks contain just 1 carb per serving

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[@ChadWardenPS3]

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[@pediatric_doctor_at_home]

Very useful tips! These foods are also great for children and adolescents, for optimal growth and development.

[@rounaksubramanian1686]

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[@anthonyfichera6079]

Protein and sleep !!!! As important gym time.

[@Ale-bj7nd]

I'm not able to sleep more than 5 hours after gym... Maybe adrenaline is still kicking

[@Bunny11344]

@@Ale-bj7ndtry going in the morning? It sucks to wake up early but by night I’m done

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[@Nightowl7982]

​@@Ale-bj7nd im only able to sleep 5-6 hoùrs. After that I can no longer fall asleep

[@cnyle1803]

Great up to date/releavant foods 👌

[@erikhorne846]

Glad to see that a lot of what was mentioned in this video is already in my daily routine.

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[@daneo617]

I've built muscles at different points throughout my life and never once thought twice about what I was eating.

[@ronburgandy7571]

Meaning you eat what ?

[@454bard]

😅

[@christianshanerouse]

Never heard of egg wraps before, but I’ll be looking for them in the stores!! Thanks

[@jessicaarroyo4025]

Thank you!

[@Kevin.Andrews]

Excellent video

[@jessicaarroyo4025]

I love this video, thank you for showing me basic ideas I can just pick up at my local grocery store. 👏

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Thank you

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[@thatsit7933]

Nice! The first half of the video is great, now that i soon will do a 6 week PSMF "mini cut" 😊

[@xDIAMONDDOGx579]

Wahh egg tortillas!? We are truely living our best lives now lol thats amazing, tomato and avocado as well as chipotle tortillas already rocked my world but this blew my mind. Imagine chicken wraps?

[@Bunny11344]

4:09 lmao I have both light string cheese and quest 🍪 bar 😅

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Thanks

[@KingOfKings369-]

Isn’t seitan, basically just concentrated gluten?

[@Joeywatts1500]

Great video i wrote everything down 😊

[@blacklyfe5543]

He's right dieting is the #1 thing most of us need to work on and select carefully.

[@mattt8070]

Cottage cheese

[@Tydollar11]

Please list where in our locate store where can we find these.

[@datdudetheyhate4121]

Egg wraps gna change the game for me bruh. Im a grab some NOW

[@molonlabe7750]

Ive also know beet root powder is a good natural NO2 for blood flow, and pump

[@SMACKTHEBLUE]

I’ve seen those egg wraps but didn’t know they were wraps.

[@getuntamed]

Great video. Hitting the grocery store later today.

[@trainerorange0632]

Yeah beef jerky is great, I've been trying it for a few months now. I try and eat it during recovery days as a nice protein snack between meals. Just watch out for the sodium content! I need to step up my tuna game; it saves some money while still getting high quality protein.

[@juelzsan1128]

Lmao at the Action Bronson look-a-like

[@Studiovette]

I would have subbed out the cheese sticks for cottage cheese or included it. 1 serving of CC is 80 Cal and 14g protein with the added benefits of live and active cultures for your gut if you buy the good kind!

[@patricksmith2274]

I love this 😋. Never thought sweet potatoes were good for me 🤪I love sweet potatoe pie/ fries and baked sweet potatoes.

[@nezam2oobarara]

What's your opinion about eating natural honey as an energy source for breakfast. Are its benefits more than harm or not?

[@r.wood.s]

Awesome

[@herbnalis3723]

How does someone use FROZEN EGG WHITES. I'VE SEEN IT IN THE SUPERMARKET. OR what's the best way to use it & most common. PLEASE.THANKS.

[@robertoj8950]

Can you do a video explaining how many grams or ounces of steak and chicken and eggs should we eat daily ? I assumed a 6 oz steak had 6 oz of protein but that’s not correct so I am confused. Also fish .

[@ddooodddoo]

Workout triangle. Exercise/Diet/Sleep. Diet affects the body the most because nutrition is the most needed

[@PAPICHULO528]

Eggs white wraps (tortillas), awesome! As a Mexican gym rat, this made my day lol.

[@Iceberg3011]

I found that tren soups and test sodas works good for me with a Side of superdrol

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I hate this video. It's holding me accountable

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You should make a video of the benefits of injectable L-Carnitine !

[@michaelhall3864]

Is Basmati rice considered to be brown?

[@BladezNShadez]

Pumpkin seeds contain high iron mg

[@jcruz89]

What about the high sodium content in some of these items

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[@bandanabanana3162]

Venison has the highest source of protein per ounce than any other meat.

[@derail6996]

I hunt and keep my freezer full of venison! It’s so lean you have to add oil to cook it!

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Please make a video that is on vegan protein...

[@monoracional]

greek yogurt with potatoes, i make mashed potatoes, is delicious.

[@wario1015]

I just eat chicken,salmon,turkey with Rice and beans. It works for me

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shredded chicken cooked with cashewnuts (nonsalt) and eggs 😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋

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Nice

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Whole milk Skyr is a high protien dairy based option. 😋

[@djn1822]

In addition, let’s not forget the right kind of fiber to eliminate wastes from protein metabolism but also those that help the microbiome extract the protein in a better way. Blueberries 🫐 and other polyphenolic fruits, wheatgerm (which also has a good amount of protein), and ricotta cheese…has a good amount of protein and isn’t dead (it has live and active cultures that aid in nutrient bioavailability). Swiss and Chedder cheeses are excellent sources of the right kind of of microbial cultures for digestion and protein absorption while also containing tolerable casein/whey proteins. Parmesan 🧀 is fantastic for nutrient density and mineral content. Just sayin 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@msidai]

Be careful with some of these sources of protein, particularly the beef jerky and string cheese. The sodium content is fairly high. Eating 4 of those string cheese will result in 800 mg of sodium out of your 2300 mg of the day. And 1 egg has 187 mg of your daily 300 mg limit, so solid advice for increasing protein, but do consider the other content of these foods before implementing into your diet.

[@josephhenderson7044]

What about venison

[@savagepro9060]

Seitan sounds 'deviled'! Hmm😈🔥

[@billh4285]

The problem with that Black Bean Spaghetti is that it's not real black beans. It's made with black SOY beans. No thanks. Safe Catch Ahi tuna, sold at Costco, has 43g of protein per can. Add some Avocado Mayo from Primal Kitchen and it tastes great.

[@far3467]

Yeah none of this available In uk😢

[@Billage32]

Egg wraps look like a great addition. But they are soo expensive.

[@greenemonkey41]

Yes they are I buy them and they only bring 4 in a pack

[@mroblige1018]

Keep in mind if you don't have the money to eat like this everyday. And I MEAN EVERYDAY 3-5Xs A DAY..... It ain't gonna work. They can tell us to eat like this but if you're living paycheck to paycheck and struggling to make ends meet... Good luck

[@CV_iche]

Yes, especially in these hard times. If you don’t got it like that it’s cool. We can still be in good shape while grinding for our financial goals. By the time you’re there, you should have the time and money to spare.

[@roberthardy1881]

Thank you I am learning I was a 40-year mess eating nothing but garbage

[@paulbobo5642]

I eat alot of these foods

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You lost me at “eggs are extremely cheap”

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I stopped watching at the third commercial.

[@undercover1968ru]

How do you get literally a minimum of 150 grams of protein per day and stay under the recommended amount of sodium because if you have 1 plain egg wrap, it is like 25% 0f sodium recommendations per day and if you ad a snack amount of beef jerky your already close to 50% per day and that barley enough food for 200lb male

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Dicey prospects what with the economy-good luck all🤞

[@Poppi_Weasel]

Nice. But not for those who don't like Processed Foods...

[@1MuchButteR1]

Kefir is the easiest, most powerful gym food.

[@mendo35]

Actually you should be eating these heathy foods whether you are going to the gym or not.

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[@hollywook9729]

I eat steak And eggs Errday

[@matthewkiggin5456]

I have Greek yogurt before bed

[@ristovaltorez4740]

I usually just add pepper to my tuna

[@falconone7230]

Bison 🦬 meat??? Oh yea where do I get that? Canada 🇨🇦??

[@angelitorivas8804]

Whole Foods .

[@user-zt5rj5si7o]

I’m sure some o that stuff has ingredients in it that doesn’t belong in the body

[@williamharrison6699]

Yeah my broke self is gonna stick to ground beef lol string cheese though 🤔

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fiber rich Bulgur.

[@ericshun3331]

Pretty skeptical with this channel when half the recommendations are brand names

[@dxmino7588]

Do you guys drink raw eggs ?

[@swam3111]

Hell no

[@maciejp7829]

we are not crazy

[@patriciaburlow8469]

Yes, in a glass of grapefruit juice..

[@loganlogan8237]

for me is only sugar that gives me some gains, protein doesnt work for me

[@meromero5884]

Like I said he is selling where are you going to get buffalo meat?

[@xProxable]

Whole Foods has Bison in square packs

[@ChrisPTY507]

You forgot wheat

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❤

[@justinmccartney1066]

Looking for vegan

[@crystalgames7744]

I really don't appreciate this video because it's not really universal. It really depends where you live and how much money you have. You should focus more on showcasing foods and diets that everyone can follow regardles of their country.

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Totally agreed on this

[@Ich.kack.mir.in.dieHos]

yea i see it the same , many of this products are very special or just in america.

[@ksr4997]

You do understand you need money to be on a diet right?

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@@ksr4997 Read my message again.

[@davidl7134]

Not buying no bison meat at food bizarre yo chill

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You ain’t even swole tho