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How to eat more cals?

MandaGates
MandaGates Posts: 2 Member
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Hi, im new here but i have been tracking my weight and calories for months. I am finding i am not eating enough calories and i dont want to fill with unhealthy options.

What do you do when you havent eaten enough food?

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  • britachu
    britachu Posts: 157
    Some almonds or a little bit of peanut butter/nutella on toast can add some quick calories.
  • joanneeee
    joanneeee Posts: 311 Member
    google "high calorie healthy food" and you'll get a whole bunch



    Fats

    * Olives
    * Avacodo
    * Butter
    * Non-hydrogenated spreads
    * Olive oil
    * Cream cheese
    * Mayo
    * Sour cream
    * Heavy whipping cream
    * Blue cheese dressing
    * Creamy dressings

    Carbs

    * Grape nuts
    * Granola
    * Granola bars
    * Lara bars
    * Organic food bars
    * Kind bars
    * (You get the picture...BARS!)
    * Shredded wheat
    * Tortillas
    * Grainy breads
    * Bagels
    * Crackers
    * Seeded crispbread
    * Bananas
    * Grapes
    * Dried fruits
    * Brown Rice
    * Oatmeal
    * Barley
    * Quinoa
    * Homemade baked goods
    * Yams
    * Potatoes/natural chips
    * Fritos/tortilla chips
    * Sesame sticks
    * Corn nuts
    * Peas
    * Corn
    * Beans/Refried beans
    * Chestnuts
    * Mollasses
    * Honey
    * Maple Syrup
    * Raw cane sugar
    * All-fruit jellies/preserves
    * Ketchup
    * Relish
    * BBQ sauce
    * Steak Sauce

    Proteins

    * Beans/Refried beans
    * Hummus
    * Salmon
    * Tuna canned in oil
    * Sardines canned in oil
    * Dark meat chicken w/skin
    * Red meat
    * Full-fat tofu marinades (you can find these at larger stores...much higher cal than regular tofu!)
    * Whole eggs
    * Cheese
    * Evaporated whole milk/powdered milk
    * Greek/Whole milk yogurt
    * Protein Powders

    Drinks

    * Whole milk
    * Fruit Juices
    * Carnation instant breakfasts
    * Ensure
    * Boost
    * Slimfast shakes (actually have similar cals to ensure/boost!)
    * Naked Protein Shakes (475 cal for a pretty tiny bottle!)
  • Knightrobs
    Knightrobs Posts: 33 Member
    1/2 cup of whipping cream and 10 blueberries, nom.
  • MandaGates
    MandaGates Posts: 2 Member
    1/2 cup of whipping cream and 10 blueberries, nom.

    Oh sounds yum! Thanks!
  • SarahAlt
    SarahAlt Posts: 44
    Rice cake with 2 tbspn of peanut butter... Cheerios with strawberries in milk...
  • michelnie
    michelnie Posts: 30
    Adding some nuts and fruit mix is a good way to go. A handful is a good 150 to 200 calories. Its a good source of protein and dietary fibre.
  • Brandicaloriecountess
    Brandicaloriecountess Posts: 2,126 Member
    Greek yogurt!
  • bluebird321
    bluebird321 Posts: 733 Member
    I use avocado and walnuts to add calories. The avocado is a great source of potassium and walnuts have some omega-3.
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