Muscle-Building High Protein Nuts...
Which Ones Are Best?
Could High Protein Nuts Be The Best Between-Meals Snack?
When you want to build muscle and begin to think about how to get enough protein in your diet to do it, you might end up thinking you need to eat chicken for breakfast, lunch and dinner!
Or maybe you think your only healthy option when snacking is a piece of fruit!?Well, relax because there are other options that along with being both tasty and nutritious, are also good sources of protein! The answer? ...Protein-packed nuts! Nuts are full of nutrients including healthy, good fats, antioxidants and plenty of muscle-building protein. They are quite high in calories however, so try to consume no more than a handful a day, which will give you plenty of goodness without contributing to a bulging waistline! Nuts may also help reduce the risk of heart disease, which is another good reason to get a regular, daily dose. Just make sure the nuts you choose are as natural as possible... no salted or chilli-coated varieties here! Raw, or roasted if necessary, are the best options. If building muscle is your objective, it's the protein content you will be thinking about, so what follows is a list of the Top 5 protein-packed nuts.
Peanuts
25g protein per 100g
Almonds
22g protein per 100g
Pistachios
21g protein per 100g
Brazil Nuts
18g protein per 100g
Hazelnuts
15g protein per 100g
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