High calorie foods!

BrutalD666

Trying to eat 3400 calories a day can be difficult. What foods are you all eating to help you meet your daily calorie goal?

GaleHawkins

Coconut oil, flakes, Heavy Whipping Cream, Almonds, Eggs.

A half pound if fats is more calories than a pound of protein or carbs.

CyberTone

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10142490/a-list-of-calorie-dense-foods

KANGOOJUMPS

chips and more chips, burgers,

Yi5hedr3

Macadamia nuts and oil, MCT Oil, kerrygold grass-fed butter.

HankD50

I started using card powder to add extra calories.
If you're active enough it's a great choice.

cdudley628

CyberTone wrote: »

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10142490/a-list-of-calorie-dense-foods

If we're going to keep linking to this, I like to point out a few of the comments. Especially the one where OP says

"I don't use a definition for "calorie dense" myself. The list was originally created to help those who needed a boost of just a few hundred more calories to get into a safer calorie range. I tried to include a broad list of items to try and hit a variety of needs and tastes and I wanted to include a number of smaller things that could be added to dishes here and there to give someone a boost."

So a few items on the list are not exactly fitting of the standard definition of calorie dense. The one that sticks out to me is pretzels.

diannethegeek

cdudley628 wrote: »

CyberTone wrote: »

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10142490/a-list-of-calorie-dense-foods

If we're going to keep linking to this, I like to point out a few of the comments. Especially the one where OP says

"I don't use a definition for "calorie dense" myself. The list was originally created to help those who needed a boost of just a few hundred more calories to get into a safer calorie range. I tried to include a broad list of items to try and hit a variety of needs and tastes and I wanted to include a number of smaller things that could be added to dishes here and there to give someone a boost."

So a few items on the list are not exactly fitting of the standard definition of calorie dense. The one that sticks out to me is pretzels.

You'll also note that I commented late:r "If I could go back and edit them out, I would. But that window passed a long time ago."

I've repeatedly asked others to post their own suggestions within the thread, but so few take me up on it. You're welcome to create your own list and see if the mods will sticky it in the gaining forum or replace mine in the food & nutrition stickies whenever they get around to updating them.

ndj1979

ice cream, bagels, pasta, rice, cookies, etc.

pondee629

I gained weight eating a pizza.

cosmiqrecovery

oreos. a sleeve a day keeps the gainz on the way.

melimomTARDIS

I am unsure if this helps, but I think dried fruit and granola is very high in calories for just a small (unsatisfying) portion. maybe give those a go?

neplainjanepas

I see people posting high fat foods like whipped creme and ice creme. Are these good choices for long term weight gain? Maybe this where I've always made mistakes but I've always used foods like potato's and starches for weight gain. I've never thought to use creme, but I guess it makes sense?

dizzler1

OP I am also on 3400 cals a day , no way could I do that with normal (healthy ) foods , I supplement with a good quality mass gainer shake which includes whey protein

auddii

neplainjanepas wrote: »

I see people posting high fat foods like whipped creme and ice creme. Are these good choices for long term weight gain? Maybe this where I've always made mistakes but I've always used foods like potato's and starches for weight gain. I've never thought to use creme, but I guess it makes sense?

I don't know that the source of the calories really matters. You're going to find long term success in weight gain by consistently reaching your calorie goal. Consistency and patience are what really matters; the types of foods that get you to that calorie goal are less important except for your personal goals and satiety levels.

votkuhr

Peanut butter, peanut butter with nutella, peanut butter with chocolate and marshmallows, you get my drift.

Also deep fried pork rinds. Butter on everything. Cheese and nuts with everything.