Best Foods& Drinks to build&repair muscles fast?
Hi. I just started working out to build muscles, more in my arms (biceps, triceps, forearms, wrist) and in my chest (upper,middle,lower). I need some food ideas and a nutritional plan that builds muscles fast, I would love big biceps 
and that repairs torn muscles fast. Please, if you know of any food that also builds muscle and burns fat, please list them in your answer. I’ve searched all over google and yahoo to find what I’m looking for. Now, I’m asking you great people @ Yahoo Answers Thank you so much. Best answer goes to the person who gave me the best results!
I am a teenage male too, if that changes anything. Please don’t give me a diet plan for a woman.
Most any natural foods that are rich in proteins, and complex carbs are best. Proteins contain the micro-nutrients and energy to do the repair and tissue generation, and the carbs bring the proteins to the muscles via blood sugar. Hormones are responsible for the building process. The nutrients are the materials used by hormones to build. There is a common misconception that if you OVER consume protein, you’ll get bigger/faster. This simply isn’t true. A brick layer (hormone) wont build a bigger building just because he has more bricks (proteins) on hand.
The problems in getting enough calories and nutrients is two fold. You have to make sure your getting enough calories and nutrients to do the building and repair PLUS the calories that you need to consistently pump out a good workout, PLUS the calories your body needs for all it’s other functions.
A diet thats 40% protein, 40% carbs, and 20% fats is a good start. But 40% protein levels is very hard (and expensive) to do naturally. This is why many body builders turn to protein shakes and supplements. A protein isolate is a very good alternative protein source. Other natural sources are eggs. An 6 egg omelet, using 1 whole egg, and 5 egg whites would give your about 25% of your daily intake needs. Just don’t go layering cheese into it!! Natural Peanut butter, fish, lean red meat, beans… all good sources.
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Most any natural foods that are rich in proteins, and complex carbs are best. Proteins contain the micro-nutrients and energy to do the repair and tissue generation, and the carbs bring the proteins to the muscles via blood sugar. Hormones are responsible for the building process. The nutrients are the materials used by hormones to build. There is a common misconception that if you OVER consume protein, you’ll get bigger/faster. This simply isn’t true. A brick layer (hormone) wont build a bigger building just because he has more bricks (proteins) on hand.
The problems in getting enough calories and nutrients is two fold. You have to make sure your getting enough calories and nutrients to do the building and repair PLUS the calories that you need to consistently pump out a good workout, PLUS the calories your body needs for all it’s other functions.
A diet thats 40% protein, 40% carbs, and 20% fats is a good start. But 40% protein levels is very hard (and expensive) to do naturally. This is why many body builders turn to protein shakes and supplements. A protein isolate is a very good alternative protein source. Other natural sources are eggs. An 6 egg omelet, using 1 whole egg, and 5 egg whites would give your about 25% of your daily intake needs. Just don’t go layering cheese into it!!
Natural Peanut butter, fish, lean red meat, beans… all good sources.
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