List of quality foods for those who go to the gym.

Are you going shopping and still don't know what to bring?

Here's the list you need.

We've chosen some of the most interesting foods to add to your diet, organized by macronutrients.

In the end, you will still find some good quality meals that you can make using these foods.

Discover those foods that cannot be missing from a hypertrophy or fat loss diet for a gym athlete.

Proteins

• Eggs
• Chicken breast
• Turkey breast
• Red meat
• Salmon
• Tuna Cans
• Low-fat Fresh Cheese / Quark

Carbohydrates

• Sweet potato
• Oat
• Brown Rice / Basmati Rice
• Wholemeal Pasta / Regular Pasta
• Whole grain bread
• Bean
• Lentils

Fats

• Oil
• Peanut butter
• Dry fruits

Grades

Don’t forget the importance of vegetables either.

In terms of macronutrients, they are weak, but in terms of micronutrients, they are excellent and essential.

Broccoli, cauliflower, spinach, etc.

Buy your favorites and use them often.

The list of fats is a little short, isn't it?

Yes, it is.

Sources of protein such as salmon, red meat and egg yolks already include a good amount of fat.

Even oats have some healthy fats.

If you use a good amount of quality proteins and carbohydrates, you will get a reasonable dose of fats.

If you supplement with the fats on the list, you are well served.

Should you only use the foods on this list?

No.

It's just an example list, there are more foods you can include in your diet.

Consult our nutritional table.

Meal examples

Salmon with Broccoli

Meal with a good dose of protein and healthy fats.

Virtually no carbohydrates.

Chicken Breast with Brown Rice

Meal with a good dose of proteins and carbohydrates.

Practically fat-free.

Whole-Wheat Bread with a Turkey Breast

Good meal to make outside the home, or as a snack.

Reasonable amount of carbohydrates and quality proteins, practically no fat.

Can of Tuna with Nuts

Protein and fat meal.

Low amounts of carbohydrates.

Oats and Eggs

Good choice for a nutritious breakfast, and more.

Meal rich in carbohydrates, proteins and some fats.

Sweet Potatoes with Red Meat

Good meal for those looking to gain weight.

Good amounts of proteins, carbohydrates and fats.

Low-fat Fresh Cheese with Peanuts

Good combination to eat before bed.

Rich in proteins and fats, and a low amount of carbohydrates.

Conclusion

Whether your goal is to gain muscle mass or lose fat, it is important to use quality foods.

This list contains some of the best foods that you can use in a gym diet.

This does not mean that you should only use these foods.

It just means that these should form the basis of your diet.

They should be the types of food that you consume in greater quantities in your daily life.

Do you want to gain muscle mass?

See our article What to eat to gain muscle mass.

Do you want to lose fat?

See our article What to eat to lose fat.

There are two articles that cover in much more depth what you should eat according to your goal.

What foods would you add to this list?

Leave your opinion in the comments area below.