Foods that will help you gain weight
We heard and know so much about nutrition and diet advice how to lose weight but if you are thin and you would like to gain some weight. What kinds of food that will make you gain weight? Of course in the healthy way :). There are energy-dense foods that are good for you.
I have been trying to gain some weight and just came across the article "These 9 foods that will help you gain weight." Hope it helps you who are struggling to gain weight.
Breads and cereals in general are a good source of complex carbohydrates your body needs for energy. Bagels just happen to be extra calorie-dense compared to their thinner cousins. While one slice of bread has about 70 calories, one small 3-inch bagel has over 150 calories. And those big coffee shop bagels have 300 or more calories. Top your bagel with cream cheese and some 100-percent fruit spread for a high calorie (but healthy) snack. Whole grain bagels are best ,they'll boost your fiber intake.
Pasta is another calorie-dense source of carbohydrates so it can serve as the base of a healthy and high calorie meal (for example, one cup of cooked spaghetti noodles has 220 calories). Top your pasta with lycopene-rich marinara sauce and add a quarter cup of shredded cheese for more calories and calcium. Or choose a high calorie Alfredo sauce.
Dried Fruits.They have less volume than their fresh counterparts, so that means one half-cup dried fruit has more calories than fresh. For example one cup of raisins has 200 calories compared to a full cup of fresh grapes, which has about 60 calories. Raisins are probably the most popular dried fruit in your local grocery store, but you can also find dried berries, apricots, cranberries, and even tropical fruits.
Adding extra fat to your food is an easy way to add calories, but you want to be sure to choose fats and oils that are good for you. Olive oil is rich in healthy monounsaturated fatty acids and can add calories and flavor to pasta, bread, or vegetables. Canola oil is a good source of omega-3 and monounsaturated fats and it makes a terrific all-purpose cooking oil. Walnut and grape seed oils are lighter in flavor and perfect for topping salads.
Avocados are rich in monounsaturated fatty acids plus they have vitamin K, potassium and fiber. One avocado has more than 200 calories so it's a good way to add extra calories without sacrificing good nutrition. Add avocado slices to your sandwiches or make guacamole and serve with baked tortilla chips. You can also add guacamole to soft shell tacos or burritos
Nuts and seeds contain polyunsaturated fats that add healthy calories to your diet. Brazil nuts, almonds, walnuts, pecans, cashews, sunflower seeds, flax seeds and pumpkin seeds are all good for you. Eat roasted nuts and seeds by the handful or slather some nut butter on an apple for a nutrient-dense and calorie-dense snack.
Make your own granola with any combination of dry whole grain cereals, nuts, seeds and dried fruits.
Choose 100-percent fruit juice instead of sugary sodas and energy drinks. Look out for fruit-flavored drinks that are mostly sugar or high-fructose corn syrup -- they just don't have the nutritional value of 100-percent fruit juices. Vegetable juice (low-sodium is best) tends to be lower in calories, but still contains vitamins and minerals.
You can increase your protein intake (and calories) with protein bars. You can buy them in most any grocery or convenience store, or make your own homemade protein bars. Eat one or two protein bars in addition to your regular diet. Do remember though that they probably won't help you gain weight if you use them to replace other foods.
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