Anyone looking for hypertrophy in the gym can't do without protein. It is through it that the human body increases its muscle volume and makes you stronger.
However, not all protein is suitable for hypertrophy. For example, the rump steak it even has a good amount of the macronutrient, but it also has a lot of fat. This does not make it as efficient for this aesthetic purpose.
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Here is a list of good proteins for you to add to your diet. But remember that it's essential that you see a nutritionist, okay?
Salmon
Despite being a more expensive option, salmon is an excellent source of protein. Each 100g of fish has 21.62g of protein, not counting the Omega 3, which helps a lot in muscle recovery.
Chicken
Chicken is the most popular protein offering among bodybuilders. It is light meat, reasonably priced and easy to prepare. In addition, each 100g of chicken has approximately 26g of protein.
Red meat (lean!)
As we said earlier, a piece of rump steak may even have a good amount of protein, but, on the other hand, it has a lot of fat. Therefore, it is always ideal to opt for lean or very low-fat red meat. It is estimated that 100g of beef has 21g of the macronutrient.
Quinoa
For vegans and vegetarians, we have some options too! One of them is quinoa, a supergrain that has about 14g of protein for every 100g of food. Besides being incredibly tasty!
Chickpea
In addition to quinoa, there are also chickpeas. There are about 19g of protein for 100g of food, but that's not all. This legume also has tryptophan, an essential substance to give that “up” on a sad day.
Eggs
Eggs are a source of protein of very high biological value - this means that it has excellent absorption in the body. In addition, they have the advantage of being a more affordable option. Each egg has about 6g of protein.
whey
Finally, those looking for hypertrophy can turn to concentrated protein powder, the famous Whey protein. There are several brands, flavors and types that exist in the market. Look for the one that you like the most.
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