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.
No doubt about it, protein is good for you -- and can even help you shed those unwanted pounds. But (and you knew there was a but, right?), it's important to eat the right amount and the right kind of protein to get the lifelong weight-loss results you want. Here are 10 terrific sources of lean protein: 1. Fish. 2. Seafood. 3. Skinless, white-meat poultry