6 Foods That Help Increase Muscle Mass and Support Strength

combined with grains such as:

* rice
* oats
* whole-grain bread
* quinoa

You do not need to combine complementary proteins in every single meal; eating a varied diet throughout the day is generally sufficient.

 

## 6. Whole Grains

Whole grains are sometimes overlooked in muscle-building diets because they are not as protein-rich as eggs or meat.

But they provide something equally important: **energy**.

Resistance training depends heavily on carbohydrates, and whole grains can help maintain muscle glycogen stores.

Useful choices include:

* oats
* brown rice
* whole-grain bread
* barley
* whole-grain pasta
* bulgur

 

Whole grains also