{"id":72709,"date":"2025-09-19T03:51:15","date_gmt":"2025-09-19T03:51:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/72709\/"},"modified":"2025-09-19T03:51:15","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T03:51:15","slug":"eggs-to-nuts-top-us-doc-ranks-the-best-foods-to-build-muscles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/72709\/","title":{"rendered":"Eggs to nuts: Top US doc ranks the best foods to build muscles |"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"EggsDr. Jonathan Schoeff, a longevity expert, ranks popular foods for muscle building, revealing surprising results. Sweet potatoes, lean beef, and oats score a perfect 10, crucial for fueling muscle growth and replenishing glycogen. Eggs and tuna receive moderate ratings, while cheddar cheese and rib-eye fall short due to high fat content, hindering digestion during training. On a journey to bulk up? No, building muscle isn\u2019t just about looking chiseled and fit. It is more about staying healthy. Strong muscles can support your bones, boost metabolism, improve balance, and also lower the risk of chronic diseases as you age. But how do you build strong muscles the right way? By eating the right food. Dr. Jonathan Schoeff, a leading longevity expert and general surgeon based in Colorado, US, with over 20 years of experience, has ranked some of the popular foods people consume to build muscles. \u201cYou will be shocked at which foods score a 10\/10 for muscle, and which ones barely pass. From tuna to sweet potatoes, I rate them all, breaking down what truly fuels growth and what slows you down,\u201d the doctor says. Let\u2019s take a look.\"protein\"EggsMost people consume eggs for their protein content in order to build muscle. However, according to Dr. Schoeff, it’s not as excellent as you assume. He ranks eggs 6 out of 7. Although eggs are considered an ultimate body-building food, according to the doctor, they only score six \u201cas a pure muscle-building phenomenon.\u201dTuna\"tuna\"Guess what? If you enjoy having tuna for lunch or dinner for its protein<\/a>, it is a decent idea. Tuna landed at 6.5\/10 on the scale, and the doctor agreed that it is a \u201cgood source of quality fats and proteins.\u201dSweet potato\"sweetIf you want real, visible results when it comes to muscle building, eat sweet potatoes. This food has scored a 10 out of 10. \u201cCarbs are king for building muscle around the time of training,\u201d the doctor said in a video<\/a> shared on Instagram. Lean beefAnother protein-rich food is lean beef. It has a high protein profile and is loaded with essential nutrients like iron and B vitamins. This food can fuel muscle repair, and Dr. Schoeff calls it a \u2018killer protein source,\u2019 and ranks it 10 out of 10!Salmon\"Heart-HealthyA protein staple, Salmon was ranked six out of five. Although salmon is a good source of protein, it is high in fat, which may slow down digestion during training. \u201cGreat source of protein. Again, I limit fats, so six out of 10,\u201d the doctor said. Greek yogurt\"GreekFitness enthusiasts are obsessed with Greek yogurt, and guess what? They are right. Dr. Schoeff has ranked Greek yogurt an eight out of 10, and added that it is great in the muscle-building process, if it\u2019s low-fat.Oats\"oats\"<\/p>\n

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Oats, despite being nutritional, are often the most underrated food for muscle building. Dr. Schoeff gives it a 10 out of 10. This food plays a crucial role in replenishing glycogen stores while supporting protein synthesis. \u201cPost-workout, I do whey protein and raw oats, 10 out of 10,\u201d the doctor said. Cheddar cheese\"MoreDo you consume Cheddar cheese very often? If so, it may be a good idea to think twice. This chees fell to the bottom of the list at 3\/10 because of its heavy fat content. The high fat content often outweighs its modest protein benefits.Nuts\"NutsNuts are great for health. They have a rich nutritional profile, but don\u2019t do as much as you assume for building muscles. The longevity expert ranks them five out of 10 and said, \u201cLove them, but not purely for muscle building.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Rib eyeRib-eye makes a great lunch or dinner, but it’s not as beneficial as you assume when you are training. The doctor has ranked it five out of 10. \u201cMy go-to steak, but not around the time of a workout. Tons of fat. Slows digestion,\u201d he explained.