Effective foods for clean bulking

So, you want to gain mass and bulk up, but don’t want to end up a squishy blob on account of having one too many pizzas on your quest to get huuuuuuuuge.


Well, then you’ve come to the right place as we’ve got a list of our favorite effective foods for clean bulking.

BEST CLEAN BULKING FOODS

CHICKEN BREAST

It’s an old favorite, and for good reason.


Chicken breast is high in protein and low in carbs, calories, and fat, making it an ideal choice for the lifter looking to build muscle with gaining a bunch of unwanted fat.

EGGS

Eggs truly are nature’s perfect food. They’re high in protein and healthy fats as well as loaded with essential micronutrients needed to keep your mind and body running on all cylinders. Moreover, they can also be prepared a number of ways (scrambled, baked, friend, poaches, mixed into oatmeal, etc.) so that you never really get sick of them.

POTATOES

Potatoes of any kind (sweet or white/russet) are great for clean bulking. They packed with healthy carbohydrates as well as a buttload of vitamins and minerals that support the body’s growth and recovery processes.

AVOCADO

While much of the focus of bulking nutrition tends to focus on carbohydrates and protein (and rightfully so), consuming enough fat is also important. One of our top choices is avocado, which contain high levels of heart-healthy monounsaturated fats. 


Interestingly, research shows that eating more monounsaturated fats (like those found in avocado, olive oil, and walnuts), may help prevent the redistribution of body fat.[1]

PROTEIN POWDER 

Consuming enough protein is absolutely vital to building muscle.


However, there’s only so much chicken, steak, and eggs you can choke down before you’re fed up, literally,


Protein powder provides a cost-effective, convenient, and delicious way to help get in those needed protein macros without feeling overly stuffed or dealing with the bloat the comes with bulking diets.


Our pick is Killer Labz Predator Pro, which packs 26g high quality protein per serving alongside laxogenin and (-)epicatechin for enhance muscle recovery and growth.

Predator Pro | Protein

REFERENCES

  1. Paniagua, J. A., de la Sacristana, A. G., Romero, I., Vidal-Puig, A., Latre, J. M., Sanchez, E., Perez-Jimenez, F. (2007). Monounsaturated Fat–Rich Diet Prevents Central Body Fat Distribution and Decreases Postprandial Adiponectin Expression Induced by a Carbohydrate-Rich Diet in Insulin-Resistant Subjects. Diabetes Care, 30(7), 1717 LP – 1723. https://doi.org/10.2337/dc06-2220
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