Thursday, March 7, 2013

10 Best Foods To Increase Natural Test Levels

When trying to increase muscle mass, they're a few key elements that come into play. First off, you obviously need to train 3-5 times a week and you need to eat good wholesome food to maximise your body's growth potential. But also, one of the most important things is keeping your hormone output peaking. One of the best natural ways to increase your test levels is through food, and these are 10 of the best food sources to do just that.

No.1 - Oysters

Key Nutrients - Magnesium, Zinc, Protein

Why?
Zinc has a large impact on muscle gains and bass line testosterone and with oysters holding more zinc then almost any other food, these are a must have once a week, just make sure they're not fried.



No.2 - Lean Beef

Key nutrients - Protein, iron, magnesium, zinc, saturated fat

Why?
Lean beef offers a good amount of both protein and zinc. Two essential nutrients to increase your test levels with the added magnesium for muscle repair and a low amount of saturated fat that is also required for healthy test levels.





No.3 - Beans

Key Nutrients - Protein, fibre, zinc

Why? Beans again have a high amount of zinc, almost the highest of the whole veggie family. With it's also high amount of protein and fibre, whilst being low in fat, beans are a must have on the shelf to keep your test levels peaking.

No.4 - Poultry

Key Nutrients - Protein and a small amount of fat

Why? Although chicken and turkey lack high zinc levels, their protein to fat ratios make them important to your diet. You can have chicken or turkey up to 7 times a week.




No.5 - Eggs

Key Nutrients - Protein and cholesterol

Why? - Testosterone is synthesised from cholesterol, as Testosterone starts in a cholesterol type form to begin with. Because of this eggs are a great way to increase test levels and at roughly 6g of protein per egg, start the day with 3-6 eggs and you will feel the better effects of them throughout the day, due to the slow breakdown and release in the body, whilst feeding muscles valuable protein.


No.6 - Cottage Cheese

Key Nutrients - Protein, very little fat

Why? One cup of cottage cheese has more protein and less fat than a serving of lean beef or chicken. Aim for one cup per day to maximise Testosterone potential.






No.7 - Broccoli

Key Nutrients - Indole-3-carbinol, fibre

Why? - “Elevated estrogen levels lead to fat accumulation and can interfere with muscle growth,” - Chris Aceto, author of Championship Bodybuilding.“Broccoli contains high levels of indoles, food compounds that help reduce bad estrogen,” Because of this, eating enough broccoli will increase test levels whilst keeping estrogen down, which gives you a bigger chance to pack on the mass you have worked so hard for.





No.8 - Cabbage

Key Nutrients - Indole-3-carbinol, fiber

Why? - as well as having all the estrogen depleting properties as broccoli, cabbage also is high in fibre which is great for controlling weight.








No.9 - Brussels Sprouts

Key Nutrients - Indole-3-carbinol, fiber

Why? - Again like the cabbage, fights estrogen levels and is high in the weight friendly fibre.


No.10 - Garlic

Key Nutrients - Allicin

Why? - Garlic is said the actively increase testosterone levels and decrease cortisol, a hormone that can destroy testosterone and brings on fatigue. Something you want to be well clear off, eat as much of this as you can stomach.


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