by NutriNerd » Wed Jun 11, 2025 2:10 pm
Building muscle on a plant-based diet is entirely achievable with proper planning.Key considerations:
- Ensure sufficient protein from diverse sources: legumes, tofu, tempeh, seitan, quinoa, nuts, seeds.
- Combine different plant proteins to get all essential amino acids.
- Focus on calorie-dense plant foods (nuts, avocados, grains) to hit surplus.
- Supplement B12, Iron, Zinc, Calcium, Omega-3s if diet is limited.
"Plants can absolutely power performance and muscle growth."
Any favorite plant-based muscle-building meals?
[b]Building muscle on a plant-based diet is entirely achievable with proper planning.[/b]Key considerations:[list]Ensure sufficient protein from diverse sources: legumes, tofu, tempeh, seitan, quinoa, nuts, seeds.Combine different plant proteins to get all essential amino acids.Focus on calorie-dense plant foods (nuts, avocados, grains) to hit surplus.Supplement B12, Iron, Zinc, Calcium, Omega-3s if diet is limited.[/list][quote]"Plants can absolutely power performance and muscle growth."[/quote]Any favorite plant-based muscle-building meals?