Food Items That Help To Lose Fat And Build Muscle

The notion of building muscle while shedding fat has often been considered a near-impossible feat. But nowadays, experts suggest key macronutrients that play a crucial role in transforming the body.

Food Items To Be Included In Diet That Help To Lose Fat And Build Muscle (Image Source: Getty)

Fish: Salmon, mackerel and tuna are high in omega 3 fatty acids which reduce inflammation and lessen the production of cortisol. This helps in losing fat and is good for both the heart & muscular health. (Image Source: Getty)

Whey protein: It protects and conserves muscles in the body when losing weight. It keeps you full and promotes fat burning. (Image Source: Getty)

Full fat dairy: They contain conjugated linoleic acid which are known to burn fat & promote weight loss. Slow digesting dairy proteins contribute to muscle gain. Some of these include Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, etc. (Image Source: Getty)

Lean meat & chicken breast: They contain vitamin B6 that gives you stamina during exercise. They are essential for muscle gain. (Image Source: Getty)

Apple cider vinegar: The acetic acid in the vinegar lessens the accumulation of fat in the stomach & increases the body’s ability to lose fat. (Image Source: Getty)

Nuts: Nuts like almonds, walnuts and peanuts contain phosphorous which helps the body build muscle. (Image Source: Getty)

Eggs: The proteins in eggs increase your metabolism rate & the amino acids increase muscle gain. They promote fullness. (Image Source: Getty)

Inputs by: RD Rizwana Sayyed who is a Registered Dietician, PGD Dietetics and PGD Nutrition & Food Technology at Apollo Clinic, Viman Nagar (Image Source: Getty)