5 muscle building ways to jazz up your meals

Eating healthy doesn’t have to mean living a Spartan lifestyle. Add the right condiments to your plate for lean muscle-building benefits

Chicken and broccoli. Egg whites and spinach. Mountains of brown rice and raw veg. It’s little wonder strict diets are hard to follow. But, whether you’re looking to shed weight or add muscle, it doesn’t have to be this way. You can spice up your food with healthy condiments, sauces and dips that will not only make meal times less of a chore, but can make achieving your goals easier too. Here’s what you should look out for.

Guacamole

This Mexican dip is full of healthy monounsaturated fats and tons of fibre. Because it’s basically just avocado mixed with onions and tomatoes, it’s really healthy. It’s calorie-dense, so it’s best for those who want to add calories to their diet for muscle gain. 

It also contains a lot of carotenoids, which have anti-inflammatory properties and have been shown to boost your body’s absorption of key antioxidants. If you’re trying to lose fat you could replace mayonnaise with guacamole in a sandwich because it offers that same creaminess but with fewer calories.

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