Have you ever heard that in order to build muscle, you have to eat meat? Of course. We all have. Today, there is much debate and confusion around Nutrition and how it affects our bodies. Thanks to the food industry, our minds have been saturated with the idea that eating more meat equates to being more masculine. But is this really true? For men, high-quality nutrition centered around plants produces unparalleled advantages, including where it counts in the bedroom. Are you tuning in now? Great.

Muscle and Strength

Think you can only gain muscle from eating meat? Think again. It is imperative to account for your source of protein to gain those muscles. Choosing the wrong source can have staggering effects on your Body and may not tip the scale in your favor. You can get healthy protein from beans, tofu, lentils, nuts and seeds, just to name a few.

One advantage you’ll experience when partaking in high-quality nutrition like Plant Foods is leaner muscle. How is this possible? Not only does meat offer inflammation to our body, but it also lacks critical unrefined carbohydrates that your body needs for fuel. Unrefined carbohydrates like sweet potatoes actually decrease body fat. Food for thought, all puns intended.

Endless Eating with Positive Outcomes

When muscle gain is the priority, you need to make sure you are consuming enough calories. Another advantage of high-quality nutrition is the following magical effect: although plant foods have fewer calories than meat, we can eat more of them and feel fuller without necessarily gaining more body fat. Whereas, when you consume too much meat, you put yourself in danger of getting diseases and adding unwanted body fat. 

Energy

When you eat more plants, you have more energy to get through your workouts. This additional advantage not only increases your stamina and motivation, but it’s also what keeps you productive in the gym. And as you consume more plant foods, you will realize a faster recovery time between your workouts. This is largely due to the anti-inflammatory properties of plants. When your body is in an inflamed state, it can promote soreness, swelling and even injury if left unchecked. 

Blood Flow and Circulation 

Meat, regardless of the portion size, causes inflammation in the body. This can constrict your blood vessels and prevent vital nutrients from getting to where they need to go. On the other hand, plant foods reduce inflammation, increase circulation and make it easier for your heart to pump blood through the body.

Moreover, it allows more blood to circulate where it matters most when it comes to the bedroom.  In the “Game Changers” documentary, there is a telling demonstration of just how important your nutrition is to your sexual health. This added advantage may make you think twice before taking your date to that steakhouse. This documentary is highly recommended if you have yet to watch it.

The best opinion you can have regarding your fitness and nutrition is first-hand experience. What works well for someone else may not necessarily work the same for you. Spend the next week taking your food choices on a different path and explore how high-quality nutrition like plant foods can positively impact your fitness (and bedroom) goals.

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