Contrary to popular belief, one can be a vegetarian and a bodybuilder at the same time. Many people believe that vegetable cannot sustain the dietary needs of a serious muscle mass builder. Well, that is wrong. If a vegetarians know their vegetables well enough, they can manage to keep fit and build muscles without deserting their preference. In this article, we give some tips on how to successfully undertake bodybuilding on a vegetarian diet.
Tips for vegetarian bodybuilders
Eat enough calories
Vegetables and fruits are low in calories compared to meat, but what most people do not realize is that those levels are still good to supply the body with all the calories it needs. Although to keep up with the demanding nature of bodybuilding, the vegetable intake will have to be increased for the required calories numbers to add up.
Eat more nuts
Nuts are an excellent source of healthy fats and energy boost. Frequently taking more nuts ensures that the body has enough energy and fats to keep up with the tasks endured during body building.
Consume more soy products
Soy is the most pretentious vegetable known to man. Most people in the fitness industry recommend meat intake because of its richness in proteins but what they fail to tell you is that soy easily keeps up. Vegetarians can get all their protein needs by taking advantage of the many soy products in the food market.
Take iron supplements
We all know that meat is the primary source of iron that is if you are looking for a quick fix. A real vegetarian should be aware that it is possible to supplement with iron without taking meat. Over the shelve iron supplements do exists. For a more natural way, taking fruits such as tomatoes, that contain some amount of iron, is a valid choice.
Egg whites for the lenient vegetarian
Technically not a vegetable, egg whites are an excellent s
ource of protein better suited for the vegetarian bodybuilder who doesn’t mind consuming eggs. They are even better since they can be consumed on their own or mixed with other necessary vegetables and baked goods for a balanced diet.
While the above list doesn’t exhaust all the possible dietary choices for the vegetarian bodybuilder, it does provide some insight on the available options. Following this simple guide, along with other tips from a diet specialist or fitness professionals, vegetarians are guaranteed to building muscles without ever leaving their comfort zone.