I am on a classic bodybuilding competition diet, that includes chicken breast, egg whites, protein powder, etc.
However, I feel like for health purposes, I would like to cut down on the meat. Not eliminate it entirely, but maybe just have one of my meals each day, that only comprises tofu for the protein portion of it.
(1) Is tofu recommended for a competitive bodybuilder? Will tofu hurt my competitive bodybuilding progress by including it in 1 of my 5-6 small meals each day?
(2) I notice that 1 serving of chicken breast is about 22 grams of protein, while 1 serving of tofu is about 8 grams of protein. If I do eat tofu in my bodybuilding diet, is it best to eat 2-3 servings of tofu in one sitting, instead of 1, to supply me with a similar amount of protein as my other non-tofu protein sources?
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01-05-2019, 04:42 PM #1
Tofu For Bodybuilding Competition Diet?
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01-06-2019, 11:35 AM #2
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01-09-2019, 04:26 PM #3
I notice that for 1 serving of chicken breast, it is:
Total Fat: 2g
Total Carbs: 0g
Protein: 22g
For 1 serving of tofu, it is:
Total Fat: 4g
Total Carbs: 2g
Protein: 8g
I wanted to only have 1 daily meal with tofu in it, out of my 5-6 small meals a day. However, in order to get a high enough protein intake from the tofu, I have been having 2 1/2 servings of tofu per meal, giving me 20 grams of protein, close to a chicken breast.
However, by doing this I am also taking in 10 grams of fat, and 5 grams of carbohydrates. The rest of my diet is strict, eating oatmeal, egg whites, protein powder, red potatoes, vegetables, etc. Is having a slightly higher amount over 1 serving of tofu harmful to my competitive bodybuilding diet, if I have it only once per day?
I do notice that after eating the 2 1/2 servings of tofu in one meal, I feel a little more fed than usual, and my belly feels a little more stretched than usual.
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