6 Foods That Help Increase Muscle Mass and Support Strength

training and tissue growth.

A moderate calorie surplus is often preferable to excessive overeating.

A very large surplus may increase body fat faster without producing proportionally more muscle.

 

Foods that can help increase calories efficiently include:

* nuts
* nut butter
* avocado
* olive oil
* oats
* dairy products
* rice
* potatoes
* dried fruit

## Don’t Forget Healthy Fats

Dietary fat supports normal hormone production and helps absorb fat-soluble vitamins.

Useful sources include:

* olive oil
* avocado
* nuts
* seeds
* fatty fish

There is no need to eliminate fat when trying to build lean muscle.

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