Five carbohydrate-rich foods to eat for muscle growth

Everyone has probably heard, at least once during their weight loss journey, that carbohydrates are not good for weight loss. However, this is a myth that needs to be addressed now. Not all carbs are bad carbs; some are really important for muscle growth.

When you start shedding the extra pounds, carbohydrates help build the muscles to keep the skin taut. We have made a list of carbohydrates that you should include in your diet for muscle growth.

1. Banana
   Banana is a complex fruit that contains water, fat, protein, fiber, starch and sugar. A medium banana would contain about 27 grams of carbohydrates. However, it has resistant carbohydrates that are easy to digest, giving us instant energy when we eat it after or before exercise.
2. potatoes
   When you’re building muscle, you need foods that raise insulin levels. One such food is mashed potatoes. Potatoes are not bad when eaten in limited quantities. One can include two to three cups of mashed potatoes in their diet daily as they are fast acting carbohydrates.
3. legumes
   While legumes are a great source of protein, they also contain carbohydrates. However, they are good carbohydrates. It is recommended to include legumes in your lunch because they are easy to digest and provide you with several other nutrients in addition to carbohydrates.
4. beans
   Like legumes, beans are also a rich source of protein and carbohydrates. They are complex carbohydrates that contain fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and iron. Several varieties, such as black beans or kidney beans, help with muscle growth because it contains dietary fiber that is not enough in your regular diet.
5. nuts
   Nuts such as almonds, walnuts, peanuts, etc. contain healthy carbohydrates and healthy fats. They contain carbohydrates, half of which come from fiber and as mentioned before, fiber helps build muscle.

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