Healthy Muscle Building Recipes

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Healthy Muscle Building Recipes

Are you looking for some Healthy Muscle Building Recipes to help you get ripped, or maybe you want to pack on some more muscle and mass?

In either case you have come to the right place! No matter what your goals are, if it involves your muscle the simple fact is you have got to fuel them properly, providing them with all the right nutrients to promote recovery and lean body mass.

The old way of thinking is that you have to sacrifice flavor and taste to eat healthy and build muscle, but that could not be further from the truth! You just need to learn to use the right spices and herbs, allowing you to leave those bland and boring diet plans behind.

Get In On The New Movement

Over the past few years there has been a huge movement to put flavor back into eating healthy and it is time for you get in on it. There is absolutely no reason you can not eat healthy and still enjoy the food you are eating!

I am going to give you three great recipes that are both healthy and anabolic by nature, promoting growth and recovery within your muscles. The best part is that the taste so amazing they will have your taste buds dancing!

These recipes come from fitness expert Dave Ruel, a competitive Bodybuilder, a professional Fitness Coach and Nutritionist. Dave is also known as the Muscle Cook and the creator of the Anabolic Cooking Cookbook.

I have also thrown in some of my own tips that might help you enjoy these recipes even more, and with that it is time to head to the kitchen and get the ole stove fired up!

Dave’s Famous Turkey Meat Loaf

Not only does Dave knock this one out of the park, it is packing more than 40 grams of protein, making it a true Protein Powerhouse!

Here is the list of what you will need:

Ingredients – Makes 6 Servings

• 2 lbs of lean ground turkey
• 1 teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium onion diced
• 1 teaspoon of garlic (optional)
• 1/3 cup of dried tomatoes
• 1 cup of whole wheat bread crumbs
• 1 egg, yoke included
• 1/2 cup of chopped parsley
• 1/4 cup of low fat Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup skim milk
• 1 teaspoon of oregano
• Salt and Pepper

Directions – This is what you will need to do:

1. Heat the olive oil over medium heat and saute the onions for 2 or 3 minutes cooking evenly.
2. Combine all of the ingredients into a large bowl, including the sauteed onions, and mix thoroughly .
3. Now you will pack the turkey mixture into a meatloaf pan or similar style of baking pan
4. Bake the meatloaf at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 30 minutes or until internal temperature is degrees Fahrenheit
5. Carefully remove meatloaf from oven and let stand for 5 minutes to cool, cut into six portions, serve and enjoy!

Nutritional Facts – Here is what each serving offers up:

Calories: 393 – Protein: 46g – Carbohydrates: 14g – Fat: 17g

Brendon’s Tip –

I like to make Mashed Cauliflower (it’s like mashed potatoes but healthier) to go with this one, use one head of cauliflower, broken into florets, be sure to chop the stem portion finely. Boil for 12 minutes or until tender, drain completely, the drier the better.

Now add 1 tablespoon of butter, 3 tablespoons of skim milk, 2 tablespoons light sour cream, 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Using a masher, mash the blend together until it looks like mashed potatoes.

The Muscle Cook’s Chili

Here is another protein powerhouse that will help you pack on the muscle, or shred the muscle you already have!

Not to worry this recipe is not overly hot, but you can substitute your favorite hot pepper in place of the green peppers and crank it up to any level you wish to.

Here is the list of what you will need:

Ingredients – Makes 9 Servings

• 1.5 lbs Ground Buffalo (Bison) or Extra Lean Ground Beef
• 1 cup diced onions
• 1 diced green pepper
• 3 cloves of minced garlic
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• Two 15oz. cans of black beans
• Two 15oz. cans of diced tomatoes
• One 14oz. can of low sodium beef broth
• 1/4 teaspoon salt & 1 teaspoon Pepper

Directions – This is what you will need to do:

1. Heat a large skillet until hot, reduce to medium heat.
2. Add the Buffalo/Beef, green pepper, onions,and garlic and saute for 5-6 minutes cooking meat about half way.
3. Transfer the Buffalo/Beef mixture into a large kettle.
4. Add chili powder, turmeric, oregano, beans, tomatoes, broth, and salt and pepper, mix everything together thoroughly.
5. Bring to a full boil and the reduce heat and cover.
6. Simmer for 20 minutes, or until desired thickness, stirring often.

Nutritional Facts – Here is what each 1 cup serving offers up:

Calories: 264 – Protein: 30g – Carbohydrates: 26g – Fat: 4.5g

Brendon’s Tip –

Well I really don’t have a tip here, I like it all by itself! I suggest that which ever way it might be that you already enjoy your chili, do that!

Citrus Baked Tilapia

How can we talk protein if we don’t include some fish? This recipe will work well for any flaky white fish so don’t be afraid to use your favorite catch for this recipe!

Here is the list of what you will need:

Ingredients – Makes 4 Servings

• 1 pound fresh tilapia fillets
• 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 1 Tablespoon of lime zest
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1/4 cup orange juice (preferably freshly squeezed)
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon of Thai red pepper sauce (optional, only if you like it spicy)

Directions – This is what you will need to do:

1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Combine the olive oil, lime zest, both lime and orange juices, chill sauce, and salt and pepper into medium mixing bowl and mix well.
3. Place your fish fillet’s into bowl with mixture and coat each filet evenly.
4. Bake 10 to 12 minutes at 400 degrees F or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutritional Facts – Here is what each serving offers up:

Calories: 193 – Protein: 33g – Carbohydrates: 0g – Fat: 9g

Brendon’s Tip –

I like to have this either with a nice helping of low mayo coleslaw, or atop of a fresh garden salad with a lite citrus vinaigrette dressing to finish it off!

Well there you have it folks, three of the best muscle building and healthy recipes you will find anywhere. Dave has used his knowledge as a trainer and as a nutritionist to compile over 200 muscle blasting recipes just like these!

A Few Closing Thoughts

If you would like to learn more about Dave’s cookbook I would like to invite you to check out my full review of the Anabolic Cooking Cookbook, it is packed with tons of great recipes and muscle building tips to help you along in your pursuits.

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