Author Susie Burrell is a leading Australian dietitian and nutritionist, founder of Shape Me, and prominent media spokesperson, with regular appearances in both print and television media commenting on all areas of diet, weight loss and nutrition.
When muscle mass is the goal, calories are key. And not just any old calories, rather you want plenty of extra good quality carbs to provide the energy required to actually build muscle mass, along with 20-30g of high-quality protein per meal to build muscle cells. So if your goal is to gain some lean tissue, here are the top foods to help you build muscle mass to base your 5-6 meals a day on.