12 vegetarian bodybuilders' nutritional skills

Isn't vegetarianism and bodybuilding mixed? This may be the consensus of the past, but today, more and more people choose to become vegetarians, including bodybuilders and athletes.

The first question people have raised about vegetarian vegetarianism is:

"How do you get enough protein and calories in your diet to maintain muscle mass?"

It is well known that eating a lot of protein every day [more than 1 gram of protein per pound] is critical to the success of bodybuilders. We also know that to eat so much protein, bodybuilders need to eat a high meat diet.

So, how do vegetarian bodybuilders do it? How do they maintain their physique? How do they maintain energy levels?

Here are 12 tips to help vegetarian bodybuilders in the gym and kitchen:

1] Make sure you eat enough calories: Track the amount of calories you consume. Since fruits and vegetables tend to have less calories than meat, you need to increase your intake.
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2] Eat high-quality calories: limit the consumption of refined and processed foods.
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3] Eat more chickpeas and beans: this is one of the main sources of vegetarian protein.
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4] Eat a lot of egg white: Egg white is an important source of protein. They are varied and can be cooked separately for milkshakes, baking and many other ways to increase protein consumption.
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5] Eating buckwheat instead of rice: Buckwheat is similar to rice and has more protein.
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6] Eat more nuts: This is a perfect snack to boost energy and consume healthy fat.
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7] Observe your activity level: Because you are more difficult to achieve protein consumption goals, limit your exercise to ensure that you do not burn muscle mass.
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8] Invest in BCAAs: This will help you maintain muscle mass and prevent loss.
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9] Increase the intake of essential fatty acids: Increase Omega-3s, linseed oil and other EFA supplements to maintain your energy levels.
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10] Iron supplement: Meat is the main source of iron, and many vegetarians lack iron in their diet. Consider adding iron supplements to your diet.
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11] Study protein-rich foods: Meat is not the only source of protein. You can add many other good sources of protein, including tofu, soy, oatmeal, seeds, edamame, spinach, broccoli, peanut butter and more.
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12] Supplements, supplements and supplements: Find a good protein supplement and use it regularly to make sure you meet your protein needs.

It is possible to be a successful vegetarian bodybuilder. You only need to work harder to increase protein levels and make your nutrition orderly.

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