They are eating healthy, they are dedicated, and they lift a lot all while looking ripped and muscular. However, the elephant in the room that often doesn’t get addressed is the financial aspect eating that much. The reality is, eating like a professional bodybuilder requires cash, and lots of it…or does it?
Is your mind blown yet? You really don’t have to go over your budget to buy some protein-packed muscle building foods. You can easily find quality muscle building foods for a bargain price. Now, let’s cut to the chase and see what these foods are.
Sardines
Try mixing some sardines with canned beans or corn for a quick and easy protein-packed five dollar meal.
Whole Eggs
Tempeh
Tempeh is basically just fermented soybeans, but the bonus here is it uses the whole bean, giving it a better punch in the protein department. Tempeh has 19 grams of protein per 100 grams, and also has a healthy serving of fiber, making it come out smoothly after you eat it.
While this might not be your go-to meal when grocery shopping, if you’re not keen on meat or animal products, this might be up your alley. A 12 gram pack of tempeh costs around eight dollars, which is a bit more costly than eggs, but we are on the quest for an amazing physique. What’s a few extra bucks?
Milk
Did you know they make whey protein from milk?
Oats
Oats are a great budget breakfast cereal, and it isn’t filled with sugar. Predominantly carbs, oats are a great source of fiber, and you get a lot for the money you fork out. You can get an 18 ounce pack ( around 500 grams) for just under three dollars. 100 grams or oats yields 17 grams of protein.
Greek Yogurt
Salmon
Chicken Breasts