and whole grains can
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help maintain muscle glycogen stores.
Useful choices include:
oats
brown rice
whole-grain bread
barley
whole-grain pasta
bulgur
Whole grains also provide:
fiber
B vitamins
magnesium
iron
small amounts of protein
Why carbohydrates matter for muscle growth
Food If carbohydrate intake is extremely low, intense exercise may feel harder and performance can suffer.
Eating enough carbohydrates allows protein to be used primarily for repair and growth rather than being relied upon as an energy source.
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