Muscle Building Foods: Top 30 Best Foods for Muscle Mass

While not technically a grain (it’s actually a seed), quinoa—pronounced KEEN-wah—is a protein-rich, nutrient-packed source of vegetable protein. The three varieties of quinoa (red, black, and white) are terrific substitutes for starchier grains, and each also includes high amounts of crucial muscle-building compounds like iron, magnesium and vitamin B-6.

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