Besides commercial protein powders and such, what is the best food source of natural protein that is the most efficiently used by the body to build muscle?

1. The most complete protein source is eggs. They contain all of the amino acids which is why they have long been a favorite of bodybuilders for building muscle.

   You should however eat from a variety of protein sources to get not just the amino acids you need to build muscle but all of the other nutrients they contain. This includes beef for the protein, iron, and zine, fish for the protein and fatty acids, eggs for the protein and b-vitamins, etc. Getting your protein from a variey of sources will also reduce the chance of developing food allergies and keep your diet varied.

   Studies show you should get about .8 grams of protein per pound of your bodyweight for building muscle.

   The best protein powder for building muscle is a blend of whey and casein. Studies show when combined these proteins provide a time-released delivery of amino acids to your muscles.

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3. Egg Whites - You cannot find a better source of natural protein. Chicken, Beef, Turkey, and many forms of seafood also have great deals of protein. Also, soy products such as milk have large quantities of protein. For vegetarians they might want to consider peanuts.
4. "High protein" foods contain 10 grams or more of high-quality protein per serving. Most meat, fish, dairy, and soy products are extremely high in protein. Look at this website - it has an extensive list of high protein foods, as well as their serving sizes.
5. you can get protein from eggs, especially the white of the egg, you can make shakes or drink the egg raw (ala rocky balboa)

   if you want just the protein, you should try whey protein, you can buy it at a nutritional store or at cosco (you'd get a great deal there) expect from 20 to 27 grams of protein per serving.

   I suggest you start slow with whey protein, and expect some flatulence to come with it, so wait until your body gets accostumed to digesting it.

6. Whey Protein Isolate. You can add this powder to any food preparation as it adds only texture and not flavor. The commercial powders have way too many additives but pure Whey Protein Isolate do not.

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