Comments on: Top 30 Foods That Build Muscle

By: Andy

Andy — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 11:16:12 +0000

Its basically all of the wholesome unprocessed food types.

God call about fruit juice not being healthy, we think just because its the juice of a fruit then it must be, but completely forget about the sugar content.

By: Robert Vincelette

Robert Vincelette — Mon, 15 Jun 2015 16:12:43 +0000

I appreciate the wide range of choices that include vegetarian foods and mostly gluten free foods for the ciliac crowd.

By: Kshitij anupam

Kshitij anupam — Mon, 15 Jun 2015 16:02:38 +0000

Why Apple is not in the list …I was quiet surprised …4 me it is the best post workout fruit

By: Mark McManus

Mark McManus — Mon, 15 Jun 2015 14:58:32 +0000

In reply to bandan. @Bandan. Thanks so much, buddy. I appreciate the kind comments :D

By: bandan

bandan — Mon, 15 Jun 2015 14:22:38 +0000

Hey Mark, this is my 1st comment on ur page, though I have been following you since 4 years back I am really happy n content with all the information you provide for natural building of muscles. I recommend all my friends and gym rats to especially follow your page for enlightening their knowledge in muscle building. . You are truly an INSPIRATION..

By: Mark McManus

Mark McManus — Tue, 27 Aug 2013 09:36:45 +0000

@Shahin. I’d love to get your testimonial, bud. Give me as much detail as you can.
Your uncle can get me there as well. But hey, he should use TSPA with his celeb clients for sure (so long as he mentions the book on TV 😉 ).
Look forward to receiving it.

By: Mark McManus

Mark McManus — Tue, 27 Aug 2013 09:33:44 +0000

@Martin. They published in their UK magazine it a couple of years ago. This article was previously published and I just updated it yesterday.

By: shahin shekerzade

shahin shekerzade — Tue, 27 Aug 2013 08:34:09 +0000

Very good article, all the foods here are healthy, nutritious and promote an environment in the body to allow muscle growth, actually the more you alkalise the body the more efficient it becomes, so eat those vegetables guys and try to eat three times the amount of veg to any protein you consume, ( no excuses, many are low carb and kow cal so dont complain, especially brocolli which mark mentions and actually reduces estrogen levels in the body allowing more T to circulate and whamm more muscle, actually this is a message for Mark McManus, i wanted to know where i could leave a message or review about your TSPA DIET, its changed my life and now im down to 4 percent body fat when i was about 20. I’m shredded and the best part is that after just a month of doing it and getting to 4 percent (that’s right i kid you not). I’m still on it because it’s a great way to eat, and live. It’s super and healthy, I’m always full, and the best part is I can keep my sexy body which means more to me than any slice of carrot cake any day. Oh I must admit I drink on weekends, and after the diet I was terrified of having a drink. During the diet I didn’t touch a single drink or sweet thing, got the body, came back from holiday and then my mates were like let’s go out, I ended up getting hammered, felt sooo guilty and upset the next day, put on weight from the amount of calories and the post drinking binge of food, but then lost it all in 4 days from Mark’s “Fat Flush” secret weapon in TSPA and just carrying on with TSPA. So TSPA is for my life. And Mark btw, my uncle is a top dietitian in Turkey, he appears on tv, he works with celebs and is friends with some of the top doctors in America, he monitored me during my month of TSPA, he has the most incredible technology at his private including being able to measure body fat underwater and the craziest machines for measuring everything. I saw him twice a week for a month when i was out there, and we would both be in shock at how quick the body was melting the fat, how hydrated I was, how my bone density improved, how my mineral and vitamin count raised, and dude best part, when he told me ”Shahin, you have put on a kilo of muscle [2.2lbs] in the month while getting shredded at the same time”. I was speechless, I was like damnnnn Mark man yo shit worksssssss hahahah. Anyway my uncle would be interested in talking to you if you like Mark, and any one reading this TSPA is the one, I’m still gonna be on it in winter when other people get fat and bulky, I’d rather keep my ultra ripped bod, and a chest like Hercules than get fat, thanksssssssssssssssssssss.

By: Martin

Martin — Mon, 26 Aug 2013 20:54:51 +0000

Is there a link to the article on MH or have I just not seen it?

By: UrbanMacGyver

UrbanMacGyver — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 04:08:16 +0000

Pineapple is good. It has a special property of helping the absorbtion of meat protiens.(Learned this from Jack Lalayne (the Juiceman)) I don’t know to what degree or if the results are negligable, but it might be able to draw more protien from whatever meat you eat it with. Opt For Fresh.

Great Site, BTW Mark, keep up the good work.

By: Mark McManus

Mark McManus — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:51:15 +0000

Thanks Sanjo and keep it up, you’re doing great!

By: Sanjo

Sanjo — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:17:01 +0000

Great list, and encouraging because I eat all of the ticked foods on a regular basis already!! Haven’t been around for a while but your blog is looking really great these days, Mark. Thanks for all your hard work and inspiration, this blog got me focusing on losing weight and building muscle. So far I have lost 25 lbs of fat. Keep up the great work!

By: Mark McManus

Mark McManus — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:02:53 +0000

Thanks Mik. Fish is great, no doubt about it! You should be eating tuna and salmon for sure. I hadn’t noticed I had neglected it to be honest. I did publish my ‘tuna burger’ recipe though:
https://musclehack.com/high-protein-recipe-tuna-burgers/
Cheers!

By: Mik

Mik — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 23:58:53 +0000

Mark- I love your writing, it’s intelligent and entertaining. Thanks for the research also, it’s really helped me and I know many others. I noticed you don’t write much about fish. Any reason? Should a person following MANS avoid it? If not, would you concur with popular wisdom that tuna and salmon are most beneficial of seafood in the MANS sceme of things?

By: Mark McManus

Mark McManus — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 10:00:22 +0000

Thanks Leederman. That’s very impressive that you’re doing MANS vegan style. Thanks for the info.

By: Leederman

Leederman — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 06:02:52 +0000

As a raw food vegan strength trainer. I can vouch for Tahini blended with Raw chickpeas. Makes Hommus dip you can spread on anything. Also mixed raw nut products such as brazil, almond, cashew etc. And lot’s and lot’s of Spirulina. Not only high in protein but as a superfood it will provide explosive natural energy. The usual recommended daily dose of Spirulina is about 10grams. I would go for about 50-100gms a day. This product does not get much media as it can not be made in a factory, as a vegetable that must be farmed supply options are limited. It is possible to be a Vegan on MANS. Have been doing it for over a year and the results are great!

By: Mark McManus

Mark McManus — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 11:49:14 +0000

That’s the first thing that hit me too Maxdriver. Bizarre and should be near the top!

By: Maxdriver

Maxdriver — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 11:47:11 +0000

I’m surprised that chicken did not make the list…? Any thoughts?

By: Son of Grok

Son of Grok — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:21:52 +0000

Its nice to see some mags like Men’s Health taking steps in the right direction. They had another article recently that I was suprised and happy to see but I can’t remember what it was now for the life of me.

The SoG

By: David Zavadil

David Zavadil — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 18:32:42 +0000

I am a product of Men’s Health TNT Workout. I started there and have been led to your page. At least the TNT stuff melds pretty well with what you advocate.

By: Tim

Tim — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 15:33:05 +0000

Good list overall. What I don’t see in this list is the amounts of things needed in order to benefit from the positive result. Example: If I have to drink a gallon of cherry juice to reap the benefits of easing muscle pain, it’s not worth it and therefore doesn’t rate well enough to be on the list.

By: Yavor

Yavor — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 10:32:28 +0000

Men’s Health is improving 🙂

By: gt_907

gt_907 — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 09:41:16 +0000

pineapple has an enzyme called bromelin in it, it acts as a mild anti-inflamitory and it also helps digest protein. Watch out for the fiber and sugar content in it though, for one- too much of that fiber and you will be dropping (huge) bombs the next morning lol, also the high levels of sugar will get you really amped up.The good thing is that the crash afterwards isn’t all that bad. Something about it killing tapeworms and parasites as well, they reccomend it for de-worming..nothing but pineapples for 3-4 days!

Good stuff!~

By: Mark McManus

Mark McManus — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 07:52:49 +0000

@ Rob. That’s cool. very good news! We need more doctors like that.
@ Josef. Interesting, I don’t believe that sugars are helpful post-workout but it’s interesting none-the-less.

By: JosefB

JosefB — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 04:17:51 +0000

I eat pineapple occasionally post workout. I remember a pretty reliable guy talking about how that’s what he used instead of surge on T-nation.com. It makes sense, since it was relatively cheap, and a good split of simple and complex sugars.