As promised in my earlier article on Ultimate Ab Workout Men I’m going to share with you some of my unusual sources of protein.

Using protein allows us to build larger muscles, which in turn allow our bodies to naturally burn more fat and results in the physique we desire. But those results require that you only consume the highest quality protein you can get your mitts on. Remember, if your aim is to build muscle and get ripped you MUST consume 1 gram of quality protein daily for every pound of body weight you have. Before you leave this page and forget about it forever make sure you hit the bookmark button at the top.

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.

The only bad thing about Cod is it high salt content.

If you need something to eat alongside your Cod I recommend broccoli. A study was undertaken at The Institute of Food Research earlier this year to test the effects sulforaphane-rich (such as broccoli) had on cancer cells, they found that when these foods were eaten with foods high in selenium (like Cod) they were 13 more times powerful than eating them on their own.

Protein Source 2 – Clams

Clams contain over three times the amount of your RDA of vitamin B12. This rare vitamin works wonders on your nervous system and provides a large source of energy your body needs to metabolise the three food types – proteins, fats and carbs. Molluscs also contain selenium, over twice the amount of your RDA to be precise. Selenium improves your recovers time after workouts and reduces the risk of muscle 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.

Vitamin C can help your body to absorb a larger amount of the Iron found in the clams, so try eating tomatoes alongside them.

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