Get Strong and Lean: How to Build Lean Muscle Mass
To
lose fat and gain lean body mass, you need to eat enough protein. A
high-protein intake contributes to the preservation and growth of lean muscle
when you're reducing calories to lose weight, showed a study in a 2016 issue of
the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Aim to consume about 0.9 grams per
pound of your body weight daily; for a 150-pound person, this amounts to 135 grams
spread out over all your meals and snacks.
Research
shows that a strategy of increased protein, high-intensity interval training
and strength training help you simultaneously build muscle and lose fat. A
study published in a 2016 issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
put young men on a low-calorie diet, but increased their protein intake
significantly and had them exercise six days per week with resistance and
high-intensity intervals. After just four weeks, the participants posted
notable increases in lean body mass and decreases in fat mass. Those who
consumed the higher-protein diet experienced better results than participants
who consumed less protein daily.
Lean
meat, fish, eggs, low-fat dairy, poultry and soy are quality sources of
protein. For example, 3 ounces of broiled flank steak contains 23 grams of
protein; 3 ounces of skinless rotisserie chicken breast contains 24 grams of
protein; and 6 ounces of non-fat, plain Greek yogurt contains 17 grams.
Fill
the rest of your daily calorie intake with fresh fruits and vegetables, whole
grains and unsaturated fats. Keep your intake of sugary treats, refined grains
and saturated fats to a minimum.
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