As you may have guessed from reading one of my recent blog posts, I have come to understand the incredible benefits of fostering lean body mass. Lean body mass (LBM) is the weight of a person's body that is not fat. It includes muscles, as well as bones and other nonfat tissues. Healthy LBM ranges for women should generally be between 79% and 86% of their total body mass. If percentages are lower, the body is unable to perform optimally and symptoms of Amenorrhea, bone loss and low energy arise.
In addition to heavy weight / low repetition strength training, LBM can be increased via diet. The inclusion of highly nutritious proteins, fruits and vegetables are recommended, as well as "good fats." The perfect example of a "good (versatile) fat" are avocados. Their fat speeds up the absorption of carotenoids in other vegetables and their makeup includes quality sources of fiber, vitamin K, vitamin C and vitamin B6.
The issue with avocados, however, is their short shelf life. Having been disappointed many times because of an overripe fatty fruit, I was thrilled to come across this article that outlined how to freeze avocados. Knowing this technique will make it easier to blend up this LBM approved smoothie!
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