Glucose[edit] Glucose (C6H12O6, also known as D-glucose, dextrose, or grape sugar) is a simple sugar (monosaccharide) and an important carbohydrate in biology. Cells use it as a source of energy and a metabolic intermediate. Glucose is one of the main products of photosynthesis and starts cellular respiration.
A meal of chicken and rice. A diet to build lean muscle needs to be high in calories and revolve around healthy foods. While the overall calorie, protein, carbohydrate and fat content of your diet determines how much muscle you gain, rather than specific foods, certain foods deserve a place in your eating plan.
When choosing what foods to eat, stick with a diet that gives about 50% of your calorie intake from proteins, especially lean proteins. Here is a weight gain food list for bulking up: Proteins. A large portion of your diet should consist of lean proteins from sources such as: fish as in salmon, cod, or tuna.