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These Plant Sources are Essential for Muscle Functioning as Much as Animal Protein
Eating these plants will increase your muscle functioning
We think of animal protein when we’re on a mission to put on muscle mass.
As we begin to age, muscle mass declines at an alarming rate. This may be why so many individuals experience weight gain as they age.
However, those who have kept up good quality nutrition and an exercise program have far more success in maintaining their shape and health over the long term.
Protein is an important macronutrient, but so are all the beneficial vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients in plants!
A study published in the Journal of Nutrition found that people who consumed a higher-than-average nitrate-rich diet (from vegetables) had significantly better muscle functioning in their lower limbs.
Suppose you have poor muscle functioning and risk more falls and fractures. These are considered to be key indicators of better general health and well-being.
Researchers examined data from 3,759 Australians who participated in Melbourne’s baker heart and…
