5 superfoods for muscle growth & recovery

Written by: Deepa Sarkar Reviewed by: Dr. Swati Mishra

[{"selector":"#anim-92d6029b-1b9b-4486-ae3b-26d11d7bf15c","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-54f60bde-0263-4ba6-86a9-1c9072d52bc4","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 209.50752%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Want to boost muscle growth and recover quickly after workouts? Photo Credit: Shutterstock

[{"selector":"#anim-8f6e0102-8362-482d-bbfd-797510b7343d","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-f98f364b-9c9a-43e2-a9ff-9346dbb863b3","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 148.95425%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Nutrition plays a key role. Explore these 5 powerful superfoods that can help you build lean muscles and speed up your recovery process. Photo Credit: Shutterstock

Quinoa

[{"selector":"#anim-2753081d-7e7f-4fab-b8be-ba36fb8652a7","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-14a29ff2-72d3-4f2d-a1d5-d81fa584d9b7","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 159.68776%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-18e55f15-5116-4330-9824-11b132d327e4","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-8d1dc41e-8ead-4567-9c02-046b911d141b","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 617.28427%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] This complete plant-based protein is perfect for muscle building and packed with fiber and carbs for energy. Photo Credit: Shutterstock

Spinach

[{"selector":"#anim-3dd670d3-ec7e-4838-89b8-ad6a640b61f8","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-0a673a10-54b8-4a0a-9c61-37552b2606cf","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 159.68776%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-c36848f0-c773-4aea-bae0-132d3f87edc6","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-1302387c-cfbf-4e1a-9fbb-afa97be15657","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 617.28427%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Rich in iron and magnesium, spinach supports muscle function and energy production. Video Credit: Pexels

Eggs

[{"selector":"#anim-53b2f799-a741-4a0e-bb6d-58c0c25a9985","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-73154604-9ca9-4f8e-aabd-be28253f3368","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 159.68776%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-aff12cd8-ae7d-44b1-9c23-25efdb943a14","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-09c23425-8d24-4d3f-9fc6-7a8875505b56","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 617.28427%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Rich in high-quality protein and essential amino acids, eggs are a must-have for muscle repair and growth. Photo Credit: Shutterstock

Bananas

[{"selector":"#anim-83a889cf-1c44-4393-ba0c-8b845006670c","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-3f8aa2a4-28f9-4fb9-bdf5-14e162ec185f","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 159.68776%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-8744ac83-e884-4e0a-bb7e-bd555994a5f7","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-77745d91-b97a-4ac4-a67e-061a067dd3c6","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 617.28427%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] High in potassium, bananas prevent muscle cramps and provide quick energy pre-workout. Photo Credit: Shutterstock

Salmon

[{"selector":"#anim-95d4628d-834d-4933-894a-01038e4fbfff","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-8e2023fc-801d-4b5e-ab65-3dec39c99c7a","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 159.68776%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-5ff641ea-9fc0-4d18-b169-b8d51d5a1b0a","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-27de78f3-4b27-4fbf-b190-ffac70916523","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 617.28427%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Loaded with omega-3 fatty acids, salmon reduces inflammation and promotes muscle recovery. Photo Credit: Shutterstock

SHOW US SOME

[{"selector":"#anim-d56c5f1b-f09d-494d-935a-af7b900a1d27","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-8214892e-9d46-4efc-b357-0df9b38c5ed6","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, -931.94502%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-748090d6-f8c0-4df6-8421-ba56433c1dbe","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-a613340e-821e-4e82-a2bc-a2c04a1f5c46","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, -612.60032%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Video Credit: Pexels 6 Best hair growth vitamins If you found this helpful,