3 Healthy fats to increase your muscle mass with diet
Increase muscle mass is a process that is usually associated with protein intake. This happens because they are a rich source of amino acids, responsible for the generation of body tissues. But, believe it or not, healthy fats are also your allies.
Incorporating fats into your diet can help you promote muscle growth. We know that if they talk about fat you can think about their body accumulation and subsequent weight gain. However, we assure you that they can help you stay slim and gain more muscles.
Say yes to unsaturated fats
The first thing you should know is that healthy fats do help increase muscle mass. In fact, a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine showed that people who stop consuming fats lose more muscle mass, compared to those who do not.
Consuming them helps:
Stimulate and synthesize the hormonal segregation through the bloodstream. In this way, they allow cellular homeostasis, that is to say that the functions of our organism are carried out in an adequate way compensating the changes of the environment.
In this sense, as a consequence you will notice an improvement in the appearance of your hair, skin and nails and, even more importantly, in your mood.
Coconut milk
This is a product that you can get at home or that you can get in different presentations in the market. It is rich in vitamins, such as C, E, B1, B3, B5 and B6.
In addition, it is rich in minerals, such as sodium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, selenium and calcium. It is a great substitute for milk, yogurt or processed creams, and does not contain lactose. You can drink it with your coffee every morning.
Healthy fats from olives and avocados
Olives and avocados provide monounsaturated fats, which are responsible for reducing the levels of bad cholesterol. So they will help you avoid cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. They also provide vitamin E, nutrient antioxidants. Eat them in salads or sandwiches. But do not cook with them.
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