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I need to eat more

redstar7
redstar7 Posts: 25 Member
edited December 2024 in Food and Nutrition
According to my trainer I am not consuming enough calories! I never though I would hear that, but apparently it's true. I need ideas on what I can add to my daily meals/snacks throughout the day to help increase my calorie intake.

On a note, I am a vegetarian (lifestyle choice, not something to help me lose weight) and I am gluten intolerant. Any tips would greatly help!

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  • bsekal
    bsekal Posts: 5
    pistachios
    avocado
    cubed cheese
  • _stephanie0
    _stephanie0 Posts: 708 Member
    increased portion sizes would be the easiest...

    fats will be your best friend.
    avocado
    nuts/nut butter
    cook with oils (olive, coconut)
    add flaxseed

    tubers and starchy carbs....sweet potatoes, potatoes, squash
  • birdieaz
    birdieaz Posts: 448 Member
    i swear by sunflower seeds, calorie dense and perfect for when you need to top of your calories but aren't really that hungry.
  • love4fitnesslove4food_wechange
    love4fitnesslove4food_wechange Posts: 6,897 Member
    add flaxseed to everything

    milk/coconut milk/almond milk to cook oatmeal or to drink with meals

    hummus and veggies

    brown rice/oats/quinoa --as hot cereal cooked with milk and cinnamon

    tofu cooked in olive oil

    bananas w/ pb

    apples w/pb

    nuts, trail mix, seeds
  • redstar7
    redstar7 Posts: 25 Member
    i swear by sunflower seeds, calorie dense and perfect for when you need to top of your calories but aren't really that hungry.

    That's a really good idea, unfortunately it also has too much sodium! One thing I'm not lacking in!

    As for the previous post, that's a great idea! All of it, I'm not much of a milk drinker, but I have been using it lately with all the meals I can.
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