6 Unconventional Mass Building Foods
If lack of variety is beginning to plague your muscle building diet, it may be time to introduce some new foods to freshen things up. Even if things seem to be fine now, it's inevitable that your diet will need an overhaul at some point in your weight gain program.
Let's be honest... There is only so many chicken breasts and cans of tuna one man can handle before every mouthful becomes a chore to chew and swallow. Just the smell of certain foods can become sickening after you've eaten them day in and day out for months on end.
Fortunately there are a number of unconventional high protein foods that are relatively easy to find, are highly nutritious, and taste fantastic.
Here are six mass building foods that you must try this barbecue season:
#1- BUFFALO | |
 Calories (200g): 198 Carbohydrates (G): 0 Protein (G): 41 Fat (G): 4 $ / Lb: $3-5 |
Buffalo is a non "gamey" highly flavourful red meat that is available in many butcher shops. Many people describe it's taste to be more rich, and slightly sweeter than beef. It's highly nutritious, low in fat, and high in protein-exactly what we are looking for when it comes to muscle building foods. Benefits of buffalo meat:
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#2 - LAMB | |
 Calories (200g): 286 Carbohydrates (G): 0 Protein (G): 42 Fat (G): 12 $ / Lb: $7-10 |
Lamb is a unique tasting meat that is available in most butcher shops and supermarkets. Although higher in saturated fat and calories than most of the other cuts of meat on this list, lamb is still an excellent choice. especially for those in a mass building program. Lamb is very high in protein, and an excellent source of the minerals selenium and zinc. Benefits of lamb meat:
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#3 - OSTRICH | |
 Calories (200g): 241
Carbohydrates (G): 0 Protein (G): 50 Fat (G): 5 $ / Lb: $6-12 |
Ostrich is a rich, tasty meat with it's flavor and texture being similar to beef.
Although it is considered a red meat, it's nutritional characteristics match that of poultry more closely,as it is extremely low in saturated fat.
Ostrich is normally only available at gourmet meat shops and specialty butcher shops. Benefits of ostrich meat:
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#4 - RABBIT | |
 Calories (200g): 394 Carbohydrates (G): 0 Protein (G): 58 Fat (G): 16 $ / Lb: -- |
Rabbit is a mild tasting meat that is available year round in many butcher shops. It is an excellent source of protein, and can be used as a replacement for chicken in most recipes. Rabbit is a healthy alternative to non-organic chicken and beef, since they are not raised with antibiotics. What Makes Beans a Top Contender:
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#5 - VENISON | |
 Calories (200g): 316
Carbohydrates (G): 0 Protein (G): 60 Fat (G): 7 $ / Lb: $5-20 |
Venison (deer meat) is a "gamey" yet flavorful meat that is extremely high in protein, and low in fat. It's taste is typically described as "full" and "deep", with a supple and tender texture.
It can hard to source since it is rarely carried by supermarkets and generally only at gourmet meat butcher shops.
Benefits of Venison Meat:
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#6 - QUAIL | |
 Calories (200g): 468
Carbohydrates (G): 0 Protein (G): 50 Fat (G): 28 $ / bird: $5-8 |
Quail is a wild bird with flavorful dark meat. It's high in protein, relatively high in fat, and an abundant source of various vitamins and minerals. Quail can be found at specialty poultry shops, and some supermarkets year round. Benefits of quail:
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Are these foods not for you? Learn more about the traditional muscle building foods.
