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Question asked by Monica Foster 629 days ago

Can a vegetarian diet work for increasing muscle mass?

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Answered by Harold E. Rose, Jr. 623 days ago
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In the ACE training manual, this is discussed. Complete protiens are the main drawback for those who exercise and are vegetarian.

Mainly, we want to focus on ingesting foods that provide a complete amino acid matrix for the production of protiens.

Supplements are fine but whole foods can provide a more solid nutrional base for vitamins, minerals and various other nutrients.

This leads us to looking at combinations of foods.

1. Dairy and (whole) grains
2. (Whole) Grains and nuts/seeds
3. Nuts/seeds and legumes
4. Legumes and dairy
5. Legumes and grains

http://www.3fatchicks.com/what-are-complete-protein-combinations/

This is a pretty good article. Do some research on the subjuct and see
what works for you.

Harold Rose
Ab-Sutra Health and Fitness Coaches
Be Healthy, Be Ageless, Be You
www.absutrafitness.com


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Answered by Karin Singleton 629 days ago
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If increase in muscle mass is desired, a hypertrophy oriented stregnth training routine needs to be supported by adequate nutrition.

It is a fallacy to believe that a vegetarian diet is inherently deficient in protein sources. There are plenty of protein options, particularly when the person on a vegetarian diet includes dairy and egg products in their chosen meal plan.

A vegan diet (no animal products at all) requires greater case and planning but there are also plenty of options.


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Answered by Jason Martuscello 629 days ago
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Increasing muscle mass is very possible through a vegetarian diet. However, it is far more difficult to obtain muscle mass as opposed to eating meats. The complexity lies within creating complete proteins which entails eating a variety of different incomplete proteins to create allow for obtain all essential amino acids.

Ultimately for performance - there have been studies that show it is far difficult to keep up with a meat eater.

Fuel the Movement,
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Answered by Shawn Fears 628 days ago
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yes its possible you just have to eat your proteins in combination to make complete proteins.
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Answered by Stephen Landrum 625 days ago
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Sure you can but its going to be a bit more work, to be certain your getting proper intakes complete of proteins.
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Answered by Wendy Stewart 620 days ago
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Yes it is possible and no you don't have to combine your proteins. Your body will do that for you. Increasing muscle mass, besides having the right strength routine, will involve eating a ton more food period. There are plenty of vegan and vegetarian sources of protein as well as bodybuilders and other athletes who are vegan or vegetarian. Stores like The Vitamin Shoppe and health food stores are pretty good about keeping protein supplements in stock that have no whey or casein. Once you start looking, you will find that there are more options than you can possibly imagine.
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Answered by Bryant Seton 335 days ago
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Yes, but they would most likely be required to take supplements to reach their caloric intake requirements.

Because they get protein from some beans or greens doesnt mean they'll be able to eat enough of them to get a positive amount of calories in vs calories out.
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Answered by kate loren 119 days ago
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Making any change in your life, especially related to diet plan, is a process. Like you asked about a vegetarian diet, it will allow you to lead a healthy life and surely help you in increasing muscle mass too. The hectic lifestyle that we all lead today does not do much good and therefore we have to focus on what we eat. Eating green vegetable and fresh fruits can do much good not only to increase your muscle mass but it would also help you maintain your body weight.

I often visit Sheffa Foods for a list of some amazing health foods and products that I think are great if you want to lead a life that is healthy and disease-free.
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