Natural Muscle Building Supplements

A huge component in building your best body is what you "feed the machine" to promote recovery and growth. I spend hours preparing healthy meals and coming up with new creative ways to cook favorite dishes, without the unwanted fat and preservatives found in traditional marinades. To save you some time I wanted to share a few natural supplements that can be of huge benefit to your muscle building diet.


GARLIC: Garlic has a laundry list of benefits and is an extremely versatile spice that can be added to numerous dishes. Add chopped cloves to stir fries or sauté with onions and peppers. No matter what creative idea you come up with, chances are it'll taste great.

Garlic is high in antioxidants and can help reduce cell and tissue damage caused by free radicals. Antioxidants neutralize free radicals by lending one of their own electrons in order to create a stable bond. Free radicals can wreak havoc on your body and contributes to numerous diseases as well as chronic fatigue syndrome
Garlic increases the production of carbon monoxide in the body which helps regulate cardiovascular functions and is a critical part in maintaining cardiovascular homeostasis. Without this balance of CO, you’re more likely to experience cardiovascular disorders such as hypertension, metabolic syndrome, and inflammation – all which will inhibit muscle growth
Allicin-the active ingredient in garlic is also known to enhance testosterone production-a critical element in muscle building

GINGER: Another multi-use herb that will help you achieve optimal health- Ginger is widely available and a budget friendly supplement that will far exceed your expectations. I’ve begun adding grated ginger to salads and can personally attest to the many benefits of this herb.

Ginger treats a multitude of gastrointestinal issues. It helps with gastric emptying and actually stimulates digestion by moving food and waste through your system; cleansing the colon, reducing gas, and indigestion
Hinders the absorption of cholesterol and is an effective diuretic for reducing water retention
Ginger is also very high in antioxidants. Antioxidants are the considered a fountain of youth as they can actually reverse the effects of aging caused by free radicals

PEPPERCORN: Personally I love this spice. I grind it fresh over chicken while BBQing and that alone makes it taste amazing. You can put it on salmon, steaks, mix with lemon juice and olive oil for a great dressing on salads, over eggs- the list goes on. Here are some of the ways you too can benefit.

Peppercorn aids in digestion and increases the production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach which is necessary for the digestion of proteins. When there’s not enough hydrochloric acid in the stomach, food is unable to be fully digested and will end up causing heartburn, indigestion or pass on to the intestines and create additional problems
Ground peppercorn can also increase sweating and has diuretic abilities
Peppercorn is yet another great antioxidant for eliminating free radicals
The outer layer of the peppercorn also stimulates the breakdown of fat cells- and who doesn’t love a little extra fat burning.

So there you have it, a few spices you can add to your meals that don’t add extra calories or fat to start maximizing the benefits of your muscle building diet. When you start reaping the benefits from these additions, you’ll never go without them again.