6 Foods That Help Increase Muscle Mass and Support Strength

or losing weight

People who perform regular resistance training generally need more protein than sedentary adults.

 

Instead of obsessing over an exact number, focus on having a meaningful protein source at several meals throughout the day.

For example:

### Breakfast

Eggs or Greek yogurt.

### Lunch

Chicken, beef, beans, or lentils.

### Snack

Yogurt, milk, cottage cheese, or nuts combined with another protein source.

### Dinner

Fish, poultry, lean meat, eggs, tofu, beans, or lentils.

## You Also Need Enough Calories

Eating huge quantities is unnecessary, but building muscle generally requires enough energy to support