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There are foods that are considered muscle building foods. I don’t think you can really construct a top 10 list of these foods. You can’t necessarily rank them. What I would rather do is list good quality sources of foods and when to eat these foods. It’s more than what you eat. It’s the timing of what you eat as well. Food does in fact impact your ability to build muscle and add muscle. Contrary to what some believe, it’s not all about JUST cutting carbohydrates, or JUST cutting fat. It’s not even about how much protein you can stuff yourself with in a day – it ALL plays a part.

So Lets Cover Some Muscle Building Foods You Should Have in Your Kitchen

Yogurt: This is a dairy product that many people eat and enjoy. Yogurt has many benefits. Not only is it a great protein source, it has healthy bacteria which aids in digestion when eating other foods. This is a must have in my opinion when it comes to muscle building foods. I like to eat it with fruit in the morning or before bed if I am having strong food cravings. Love ice cream? Yogurt has that same cool temperature and smooth texture.

Next are eggs. When it comes to the breakdown ratio of protein into the body, there’s NO GREATER natural source on earth! A muscle building foods list couldn’t be complete without eggs. Get tired of cooking up protein meals? Omelets are a quick and simple way to infuse more protein into your diet. Simply crack 4-6 eggs in a bowl and mix them up. Throw in some sweet or hot peppers, onions, or even some broccoli is good. Eggs are packed with protein and not much fat at all. They’re a great building block for the rest of your diet. The fat slows the absorption of other food you eat, so you don’t get those blood sugar spikes.

Chicken Breasts: Yes, we all know animal flesh has a lot of protein in it, but chicken has it all beat hands down. Chicken is the top muscle building foods in the animal product department. Chicken breasts are so versatile. You can make an amazing assortment of foods with chicken breasts. They are a terrific thing to keep on hand. One of my favorite things to make is chicken fajitas. For all-around muscle building foods, this Mexican favorite has EVERYTHING you need.

Rich carbs from such sources as yams, rice, oatmeal, and potatoes are also included. Stop listening to people saying, “all carbs are bad!” These sources actually provide essential nutrients that make protein do its job better. Rather than chewing up your protein sources, which you need for building muscle, your body will eat up the carbs you take in. The problem with burning protein is that it is an expensive energy source compared to simple carbs. If you’re very thin, and build muscle slowly, carbs are EVEN MORE vital. I always recommend that guys who fit this description to increase their carb intake dramatically when they are trying to gain muscle.

Eat Simple Carbs and Fat Free Meals Right After Training

You are after fast digesting simple sugars right after training. Avoid anything containing fat in the food or drink you ingest right after training. You want the muscle to quickly absorb the nutrients during this period of time and fat will slow down this process.

Add Fat to All Other Meals or Snacks

Fat slows absorption which is bad right after training, but ideal the rest of the time. With the swift breakdown of nutrients from nonfat foods, however, there is one downfall to be mindful of. Your system can take in more nutrient than can be processed. What happens is you get a strong blood sugar spike and then a crash. But if you throw in a bit of fat with your meal, your body will stay steady. More essential nutrients will be absorbed into your body, giving it just what it needs, due to this consistent intake of fat.

Summary: Obviously there are a lot more muscle building foods than what I mentioned here, but this is a great start.