That's why almonds help you build muscle

Fitness and related topics such as muscle building have become increasingly popular in recent years. More and more people are going to gyms, exercising regularly and trying to switch their diet and lifestyle to a healthy one.

However, when it comes to building muscle, expertise is often lacking – and, above all, there is not enough time to deal with it. Opinions and approaches to the topic of muscle building often go in different directions. In this blog post, we will describe the plant-based method of building muscle – because almonds in particular are a perfect plant-based source of protein and help you build muscle.

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Proteins and amino acids are the number one source for building muscle

Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins. They combine to form chains and a wide range of different proteins that are very important for the body and for building muscle. Amino acids are divided into two groups: essential amino acids and non-essential amino acids.

However, one group is by no means more important than the other – essential amino acids are those that cannot be produced by the body itself. And that is the difference between the two groups of amino acids.

There are 9 essential amino acids that your body cannot produce itself. These are divided as follows:

• Lysine (Lys)
• Methionine (Met)
• Leucine (Leu)
  
• isoleucine (Ile)
• tryptophan (Trp)
• threonine (Thr)
• phenylalanine (Phe)
• valine (Val)
• histidine (His)

Why proteins and amino acids are important for sports

It is well known that amino acids are very important for the body. However, why these little helpers are especially important during sports is often not sufficiently known.

Amino acids ensure that muscle fatigue is delayed during exercise. This way you can endure longer and more intense exertion. The acids start working during the workout and help you to last longer.

Muscle growth means, reduced to the essentials, that you cause your muscle injury. Your muscle grows by healing these small cracks and injuries. Amino acids then start right there – they lie in the wounds and help you to make your muscle grow.

Almonds as a vegan and plant-based source of protein

Your body needs amino acids and proteins. Many people therefore ask the legitimate question of how best to take amino acids – especially essential amino acids that your body can not produce itself.

Almonds are one of the frontrunners when it comes to protein and amino acid content. With 21 g (per 100 g serving) of protein, almonds can cover almost half of the daily requirement. Hardly any other nuts or seeds come close to matching this value.

The essential amino acid content is as follows:

You will also cover almost half of your daily requirement of essential amino acids.

Why plant-based proteins are particularly good for you

The biggest argument against a purely plant-based diet is still that many people believe that you can't cover your protein needs that way. This is fundamentally wrong! It is perfectly possible to get enough protein from a plant-based diet – in fact, it's very easy with the right foods.

With a purely plant-based diet, you not only consume healthy proteins, but also other health-promoting ingredients. Plant-based proteins also help to prevent cardiovascular diseases, which are often caused by eating meat products. Researchers have also found that eating red meat as a young adult increases the risk of breast cancer in women.

However, it is important to mention that the totality of foods is responsible for plant proteins being healthier than others. A lot of salt and nitrite is added to meat products, which has a lasting negative effect on health.

The biological value for the body is much higher with plant-based proteins or, in general, with a plant-based diet. For more and more people, the question of sustainable solutions to the climate crisis is also becoming louder. Especially by avoiding meat, you can start here.

Building muscle with plant-based proteins – is that possible?

The short and simple answer is yes! In terms of quality, plant-based proteins are no different from other proteins.

Nuts – especially almonds – are often labeled as fattening. However, this is also a widespread myth. Almonds are very healthy, provide a lot of protein and even help you lose weight.

Due to their high protein and amino acid content, almonds are therefore perfect for promoting muscle building. The nut is particularly suitable for intensive periods of exertion – it increases stamina and shortens recovery time.

Almond cream as an incredible source of protein

Almonds come in many different forms. As whole nuts, roasted or blanched. With our Verival almond cream, we have tried to pack the best properties of the almond into a delicious cream.

We use 100% almonds from Italy. We use no added sugar and it contains only 6% carbohydrates. What's more, our almond cream is gluten-free and vegan!

With 25% plant-based proteins and its richness in calcium, vitamin E and magnesium, our almond cream is truly a vitamin and protein boost.

The cream is best used as a topping for porridge or for your breakfast in general. Our almond cream could also be your Nutella substitute – it tastes particularly good on bread as a snack.

How to incorporate almonds into your breakfast

You don't have to be a scientist to incorporate plant-based proteins or almonds into your diet. After all, a healthy and nutritious diet and healthy breakfast is easier to achieve than you might think.

Almonds are perfect as a topping for porridge or yoghurt. They can be added whole or in pieces. If you really love almonds, you can also just eat them straight. It's best to eat a handful – but you should be careful here, because 100g of almonds contain around 500 calories.

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When baking and cooking, almonds are perfect as toppings or main ingredients – delicious almond biscuits, for example.

Especially at breakfast time, you should make sure you eat a balanced and healthy diet. Almonds help you get the day off to a good start and get plenty of protein and amino acids in the morning.