Eggs are a very powerful food in general, they are known as a super food, but when it comes to bodybuilding and gaining a lot of muscle mass they are the perfect food to have in your diet. The high protein content and nutrient-dense yolk create a perfect food for boosting testosterone levels and gaining muscle.

High protein content

Eggs contain the highest quality protein you can get; the only highest protein source is whey protein. Egg white and yolk contain roughly the same amount of protein.

Protein is the number one component that your muscles need to grow. The better the quality, the more it can be absorbed and converted into muscle tissue by your body.

Hormone stimulating fats

The egg yolk contains all the fats. Most importantly, it contains high amounts of healthy cholesterol. Cholesterol is what will skyrocket your testosterone levels; testosterone is derived from cholesterol. An average egg contains about 200 mg of cholesterol. To see noticeable results, eat at least 800mg of cholesterol, this equates to about 4 large eggs.

How to eat so many

Cooking a dozen eggs can take a long time. You can eat both cooked and raw eggs; just be sure to eat the whole egg, white, and yolk either way, to get all the benefits.

When cooking eggs, fry them in coconut oil or butter. Add a lot of fat for the scrambled eggs. Boil or poach them, take them as you prefer.

Add raw eggs to your protein shakes. If you can handle it, swallow them whole on your own.

Extra nutrition

To get additional nutrition mainly from the egg yolk, which should be a bright orange or yellow color, if it is pale, it usually means that the egg is not of such good quality. For the best eggs, make sure they are grass-fed rather than corn. Eat organic free-range eggs. You can even get omega-3-rich eggs – these are the ones you’ll want to get the most nutrients.

Aim for 4-5 eggs for breakfast. Then maybe some raw eggs in an afternoon smoothie and then some hard-boiled eggs before bed. This will give you optimal results, providing your body with a constant supply of protein and fat, for muscle growth and the elevation of anabolic hormones. Combine this with an intense muscle building workout for incredible gains in muscle mass.