How do you bump your cals UP?
libra1021
Posts: 19
if at the end of the day and you've realized you're considerably lower in your daily calorie allowance than is recommended?
is it best to run out and grab a candy bar to get your calories in (please say Yes, please say Yes, please say Yes...haha) or is it better to eat 5 Danon Light & Fit fat-free yogurts until you're closer to your target number?
is it best to run out and grab a candy bar to get your calories in (please say Yes, please say Yes, please say Yes...haha) or is it better to eat 5 Danon Light & Fit fat-free yogurts until you're closer to your target number?
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I usually eat nuts or something similar. They're protein rich, good for you, and calorie dense, so a good way to get those cals up at the end of the day if needs be.0
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Oofda, I'd say neither haha. Both of them are going to be high in sugar. A healthy, high calorie snack: nuts. I keep snack baggies of trail mix (peanut, cashews, almonds, raisins, dark chocolate chips) in my purse, workout bag, desk, and just about everywhere. Or some peanut butter, very high in calories but still good for you.
Something I plan on having as a splurge this weekend: 1/2 cup of vanilla ice cream with some toasted macadamia nuts and grilled banana.0 -
LOL I beleive you know the correct answer....always try and go the healthier route if you are able to0
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a lot of people on this site always suggest nuts,
but they're really high in saturated fat.
are there no alternatives which can boost cals without going over sat fat?0 -
I do nuts or peanut butter usually, but every now and then, go for the candy bar I say! Especially if you're still in your cals.0
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Nuts and Peanut butter are high in FAT however, healthy fat.. I am not saying indulge in a peanut butter twix.. however, eating a serving of peanut butter with an apple IS a great snack... OR the HEalth nuts too, My best thing is if I am under, and it has been stated.. A whole grain bowl of cereal wiht a cup of Skim milk is great for your body too..0
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Definitely DO NOT go for the candy bar or the yogurts. They are definitely not the right options, if you have a goal to lose weight or tone up. Sugar not only gives you a short window of satisfaction (and zero health benefits), but it also tricks your body to think you are hungry in as little as 20 mins, thus creating an opportunity to overeat and destroy any hard work.
Nuts, fruit, vegetables or high protein jerky are better options. Yes, nuts are high in saturated fat, but they offer FAR better nutrients than reaching for a candy bar that is loaded with sugar - regardless of how far under your cals are.0 -
For those not sure about nuts I looked up the nutritional values of a few. These are all based on a 1/4 cup serving
dry roasted peanuts
Calories 213
Fat 18g
Saturated 2.5g
Polyunsaturated 5.7g
monounsaturated 9g
sodium 2mg
carbs 8g
fiber 3g
protein 8.6g
Walnuts
calories 200
fat 20g
saturated 2g
polyunsaturated 14g
monounsaturated 2.7g
sodium .6mg
carbs 4g
fiber 2g
protein 4.6g
cashews
calories 196
fat 16g
saturated 3g
polyunsaturated 2.7g
monounsaturated 9.4g
sodium 5.5mg
carbs 11g
fiber 1g
protein 5.2g
almonds
calories 205
fat 18g
saturated 1.4g
polyunsaturated 4.3g
monounsaturated 11.4g
sodium .4mg
carbs 7g
fiber 4g
protein 7.5g
As you can see that while there is a bit of saturated fat in nuts, they have higher amounts of monounsaturated fat (the good fat) and are low in sodium (as long as you don't salt them) and high in protein and fiber. All in all, nut are a very healthy snack0 -
thanks all! I actually have some unsalted almonds on hand.0
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Nuts and ground flax. I rarely have many calories leftover and had to cut back once I realized just how many they were adding. I love them.0
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Usually a piece of peanut butter toast and a glass of milk will help me out if I'm too low.0
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Usually a piece of peanut butter toast and a glass of milk will help me out if I'm too low.0
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