Yes, You Can Become The Next Salman By Trying These 20 Superfoods

By Shubham Ghosh

Friday, September 23, 2016, 11:36

Whenever you see your favourite celeb on-screen with a perfectly toned body, you may feel envious for the mere look of their body. "Had I also had that physique," a thought might flash across your mind as well.

But, a minute later, out of excitement created by those cine entertainers, you munch on a few more fries or gobble up an entire ice-cream scoop. That's the difference between you and the guy you are watching and that is "The disciplined food habit".

If you watch in awe the musclemen of Bollywood or Hollywood and keep wondering what kind of gym they go to, to get such bodies, you are thinking along a wrong line.

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It's not just the heavy workouts that help them get the perfect shape, it's also their food habit. Ask Salman Khan.

Muscles are the results of a dogged pursuit for a healthy food habit. There are superfoods that are extremely helpful in losing fats and building muscles.

So, here we list 20 such superfoods that would help you grow muscles without even going to the gym, take a look.

1. Eggs:

The most popular superfood for those who are into building muscles are eggs. Eggs are cheap but are a rich source of proteins and believe it or not, the yolk contains most nutrients! Hence, don't throw it away.

2. Fish Oil:

Another top food for aspiring bodybuilders is fish oil. Fish oil reduces body fat and raises the testosterone levels. You can also go in for a fish oil supplement.

3. Water:

Yes, the most basic fluid. Human body holds water if there is not enough intake of water and hence proper consumption of water reduces retention of the fluid and aids in the recovery of the muscles. Adequate hydration is required for your muscles to be in good shape.

4. Red Meat:

Red meat is a must for building muscles. It is rich in a variety of nutrients like protein, vitamin B12, heme iron and others. Try to have sirloin steaks that are cut from the back part of the animal.

5. Wild Salmon:

A great source of omega-3 fatty acids and proteins, wild salmons help you build muscles for good.

6. Yogurt:

A healthy product which contains the gastrointestinal-friendly bacteria. Have plain low-fat yogurt and not the one with sugar or fruit content.

7. Olive Oil:

Another great agent for better muscles is olive oil. It has a high content of monosaturated fat that keeps away heart diseases and the deadly cancer.

8. Mixed Nuts:

A source of multi-nutrition, mixed nuts help those who are underweight to grow muscles. Mixed nuts can be walnuts, cashew nuts, hazel nuts, almonds,etc.

9. Oats:

Oatmeal is a rich source of energy and complex, slow-burning carbohydrates. Carbs are the body's main source of energy and they play an important role in muscle-building.

10. Berries:

Have fresh berries with oatmeal and watch your body adapt to the excellent nutrition these superfoods will provide.

11. Spinach:

These green leafy vegetables are one of the sources of nutrients for your body. They not only guard us against various ailments, but also boost our body's energy to get into great shape.

12. Quinoa:

The king of grains from Latin America, quinoa is rich in fibre and protein content, is gluten free and tasty. Consumption of quinoa with meat and spinach can be very helpful.

13. Turkey Breast:

If you want to avoid saturated fat, but still make those biceps, go for turkey, which has almost nil content of that fat. Have this dry animal product with spinach and quinoa.

14. Oranges:

Oranges are rich in vitamin C, magnesium and beta-carotene. Have orange juice without sugar to benefit from it immensely.

15. Apples:

They help in reducing weight, thanks to the pectin content in them, besides being strong antioxidants. Have organic apples to grow a strong and healthy body.

16. Flax Seeds:

These are being consumed by humans for 6000 years now and might have been the first superfoods to have been cultivated on this planet. They contain fibre, protein and omega-3 fatty acids.

17. Green Tea:

Strong antioxidant which also is a great source of energy, green tea helps in reducing fats and helps in blood circulation. Green tea improves production of HGH (human growth hormone), which is important for building muscles.