Food for HGH 11-20 - coursework 2nd semester PDF

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1. Quinoa Quinoa pronounced as keen-wah is a dietary grain rich with fiber which is often cooked as like rice. The Superfood- quinoa is the richest one with protein among all the grains. It is enriched with fibers, iron, and potassium along with high protein. If you are a glutton tolerant person, you can be relaxed to know that quinoa is gluten-free too. You can have 200 calories, 4gm protein, 3gm fat, 43g carbohydrates, 3gm dietary fiber calcium, .77mg of Iron, 157mg Sodium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin C, etc. Quinoa is full of essential amino acids such as leucine, lysine, histidine, tryptophan, valine, etc. Arginine is found both in two types of quinoa about 1.09-0.34g per 100g. Arginine is a good source of growth hormone stimulation, often taken as supplements. Besides, quinoa is considered as a healthy food that intensifies your growth as in heights. This food is suggested to feed your kids during their growing periods.

2. Lentils If you are looking for plant-based food with low fat and high-fiber, you are highly encouraged to try lentils. For your more convenience, Lentils are cholesterol-free as well as sodium-free which can assure you to be healthy for your meals. By USDA provided information, a cup of lentils has 207 calories, .1g fat, 355 mg sodium, 36.1g Carbohydrates, 14.2g fiber, 3.2g sugar, 16.2g protein, etc. Lentil is enriched with minerals and vitamins. You can get about 81% of the required folate (a type of vitamin B) from lentils daily. For minerals, lentils have thiamin, iron, copper, manganese, phosphorus, calcium, riboflavin, selenium, and zinc. Lentils are helpful for cholesterol control and obesity prevention. Reducing fat is one of the best ways to stimulate your growth hormone secretion along with workout. Lentils can be added to your diet in such a case. Most importantly, Lentils are a natural source of GABA ( Gamma Amino Butyric Acid) that we know increases growth hormone production by 400%.

3. Ezekiel bread Ezekiel bread is a sprouted bread made from verities of whole grains and legumes. The procedure of making this bread makes it unique itself. 4 types of grains: wheat, barley, spelt, millet, and 2 types of legumes: soybeans and lentils are sprouted before the missing process. An interesting fact about Ezekiel bread is that it is sugar-free, not alike other bread. Sprouting procedure makes it more digestible, produces vitamin c, increases vitamin B2, B5, and B6. Ezekiel bread can be your complete source of protein and amino acids and fibers. An Ezekiel bread slice (34gm) can provide you 80 calories, .5g fats, 75mg sodium, 15gn carbohydrates, 3gm fibers, and 4gm protein. This organic bread can be added for its healthy contribution to your meals. Besides, sprouting procedure makes the vitamins easy to be absorbed. A balanced amount of minerals & vitamins and good digestion is necessary for boosting your GH. Melatonin hormone in Ezekiel bread directly helps to stimulate growth hormone productions.

4. Soybeans Soybeans or Soya beans are a good source of protein for vegetarian people. Soybeans are mainly processed as oil and often used as animal meals. But the various food sourced from soybeans such as soy milk, soy flour, soy protein, etc. can be used as your meal. A very popular and delicious food, Tofu is made from soybeans. Soybeans are a perfect source of plant-based meals, which contains both the combination of Arginine and Lysine amino acids. Besides, it contains some other amino acids: Glutamine, Glycine, etc. which nonessential for the human body but is effective for GH increasing while taken in rest. Even, taking the combination of Arginine and Lysine only while resting has a significant impact on the GH level. Whereas, Soybeans has a good amount of Lysine and a cup of Soybeans contains 4.567g of Arginine. Apart from these, Soybeans can provide you with 173 calories, 16.6g Protein, 9.9hm Carbs, 3gms Sugar, 6gms Fiber, and 9gms Fat, etc.

5. Kidney Beans Another plant-based protein source, Kidney Beans have some incredible health benefits. It not only helps to prevent cancer but also works effectively as an anti-aging component. Kidney beans are enriched with protein, carbohydrates, minerals, vitamins, and especially antioxidants. A 100gm of Kidney Beans carries 127 calories, 8.7gm Protein, 22.8gm Carbohydrates, . 3gm Sugar, 6.4gm Fiber, .5gm Fat, etc. Apart from these nutrients, Kidney Beans are full with essential vitamins and minerals- Thiamine (14%), Riboflavin (5%), Vitamin B6 (9%), Folate (33%), Vitamin K (8%), Sodium (24mg per 100gm), Potassium (1406 mg per 100gm), Calcium (28mg per 100gm), Magnesium, Phosphorus, Copper, Iron, Zinc, etc. To increase GH level, intensive physical exercise helps immensely along with proper protein intake. Kidney beans can be your plant-based protein source if you are a vegetarian. Besides, the amino acids in Kidney Beans L-Glutamine, Lysine, Arginine, Leucine, Valine, etc is essentially impactful for GH level increase. L-Glutamine significantly rises GH level if taken after a workout.

6. Chick Peas Chickpeas often called garbanzo beans is an excellent source of protein from the legume family for vegetarians. It is widely used for the variety of health benefits, vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber it offers. There are 46 calories, 8gms carbohydrates, 2gms Fiber, 3gmrs Protein, 12% Folate, 4% Iron, 5% Phosphorus of the RDI, 5% Copper of the RDI, 14% Manganese of the RDI, Zinc, Thiamine (vitamin B1), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Niacin (Vitamin B3), etc. in one ounce of Chick Peas. Chick Peas contains all the essential amino acids along with some nonessential amino acids- Arginine, Lysine, Tryptophan, etc. Although Chickpeas do not contain any Melatonin, it is rich with Vitamin B which helps to produce Melatonin in your body. Melatonin is very effective for increasing GH level purposes. According to some studies, it helps to regulate sleep and boosts your GH level significantly if taken before going to bed. Besides, Arginine-Lysine combination and Tryptophan are impactful too for GH production.

7. Pumpkin seeds 'Pepita' or Pumpkin seeds are small-sized kernels carrying healthy fats, minerals, and valuable nutrients. Pumpkin seeds are plentiful with anti-oxidant and dietary fiber. Some studies showed that Pumpkin seeds valuable nutrients are capable of improving Testosterone levels in your body. However, Testosterone indeed helps to boost your Growth hormones production. Only 7 ounces of Pumpkin-seeds can provide you with the required amount of Tryptophan in your body. Tryptophan is a pioneer in producing Serotonin, which regulates Growth Hormones Productions. Pumpkin seeds are a good source of plant-based protein along with fat. A serve of 1-ounce Pumpkin seeds comprises 151 calories, 1.7 gm Fibers, 5gms Carbohydrates, 7gms Protein, 13gm Fats, Vitamin K (18% of the RDI), Vitamin B2, Folate, Phosphorus, manganese, magnesium, Iron, Zinc, Copper, etc. Pumpkin Seeds also provide a good amount of Arginine, an amino acid that is often suggested to take as a supplement to boost Human Growth Hormone.

8. Flax seeds This superfood is a powerhouse of nutrition. Flax seeds or linseeds have a variety of health benefits to offer. It is rich with dietary fiber, antioxidants, and Omega-3 Fatty acids. Hence, it is very beneficial for weight loss purposes. A 100gm of Flax seeds provides you 534 calories, 42gm Fat, 18gm Protein, 28gm Carbohydrates, 22gm Omega-3 fatty acids, Thiamine, Riboflavin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin C, Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Iron, Zinc, etc. Flax Seed’s amino acid profile includes Arginine, Glutamine, Tryptophan, and other essential amino acids except for lysine. However, Arginine and Glutamine both are two of the essential amino acids that help to produce Growth hormone. Rather than taking supplements, Flax seeds can be one of the natural sources of these amino acids that boost Growth Hormone Production. Moreover, Tryptophan helps to produce Serotonin, a hormone that regulates GH production. Flax seeds also provide a minimum amount of Melatonin hormone in your body that plays a significant role to increase GH production while resting.

9. Chia seeds Chia seeds, one of the important foods to the ancient Mayans and Aztecs is a highly nutritious grain. The Mayans named is 'Chia' because of its high calories, as 'Chia' means strength in the Mayan language. A 100gm of Chia seed contains 486 calories which are approximately a quarter of calories an average person needs a day. Along with high calories, that amount of Chia seeds also provide you 42gm Carbohydrates, 30gm Fat, 16gm Protein, 631mg Calcium, 335mg Magnesium, 407mg Potassium, Vitamin A, Thiamine, Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Niacin (Vitamin B3), etc. Chia seed also provides all the essential amino acids for the human body such as Leucine, Valine, Lysine, Arginine, Tryptophan, Threonine, Phenylalanine, etc. Some of those amino acids in Chia seeds help Growth Hormone production. Some studies showed that Valine and Leucine induce a slight increase (10%) in the human growth hormone level. Besides, Arginine and Lysine supplement is a perfect combination of amino acids that is highly effective to increase HGH level; Chia seed can be counted as one of the natural sources for this combination.

10. Turkey breast One of the most widely used meats for a festive occasion, Turkey is a must meal for Thanksgiving Day! If you are a fan of the series called 'F.r.i.e.n.d.s', you know very well how big deal often a turkey is for food lovers like Joey. If you want to look for a leaner source of meat than, Turkey is better than the Chicken. Turkey breast alone contains a good amount of calories and protein. Besides Turkey is rich with B vitamins and minerals apart from protein. A 33gm sized Turkey breast provides 34.3 calories, .5gm Fat and 5.6gm Protein, 1.4gm Carbohydrates, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Folate, Betaine, 2.6mg Calcium, 6.9mg Magnesium, 53mg Phosphorus, 99mg Potassium, 335mg Sodium, Selenium, etc. Turkey is abundant with Tryptophan amino acid. Other essential amino acids in Turkey are Threonine, Leucine, Lysine, Valine, Cystine, Isoleucine, Arginine, Histidine, etc. It has more Lysine then the Arginine. But both of them is helpful to produce Growth Hormone. Tryptophan in Turkey breast helps indirectly to increase GH level too....