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Two Unusual Sources of Protein

As promised in my earlier article on Best Ab Workouts Guys I’m going to share with you some of my unusual sources of protein.

We harp about it all day long – protein – it’s the perfect food if you want to build big strong muscles, lose weight and get that defined ripped look. But only the purest, high quality protein will allow you to achieve those goals. That’s why I’ve put together this quick start guide. Remember that quantity counts here too, for every pound of body weight you must eat at least 1 gram of protein every day. Write down this information and stick your notes in a place you’ll see them every day, I recommend your fridge.

First on the Agenda – Cod

With just half a percent saturated fat content, Cod is one of the best animal proteins around. If you eat 300 grams of Cod you’ll be getting your RDA of magnesium in one go. Magnesium will help your body generate energy and push it to your muscles, it also prevents cramp by helping your muscles contract properly.

I can only find one bad point about Cod – It’s high in sodium.

The best side serving for Cod is my favourite veggie of all – broccoli. In recent medical studies, scientists have discovered that foods rich in selenium and sulforaphane can have a powerful effect on cancer, 13 times more powerful if eaten together. This was music to my ears as my favourite dish of Cod and broccoli is rich in both!

Protein Source 2 – Clams

Clams and other molluscs are very rich in vitamin B12, which benefits your nervous system and helps your body metabolise proteins, carbs and fats. Like Cod, molluscs are rich in the antioxidant selenium. If you find that your muscles become stiff after workouts its a good idea to get as much selenium into your diet as you possibly can as it relaxes your muscles preventing cramp.

A bad point about clams is their high cholesterol levels. So if you suffer from any cholesterol problems I’d advise avoiding them altogether, but if you don’t you should be fine.

If you’re going to be trying any clams or molluscs I highly recommend eating them alongside tomatoes. Tomatoes contain lots of vitamin C, which assists the body in absorbing the iron found in clams.

Another great health, fitness and nutrition resource is Truth About Six Pack Abs by Mike Geary. Check out Girlwithnoname’s review of this awesome eBook here:

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