How to eat more cals?
MandaGates
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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?
What do you do when you havent eaten enough food?
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Some almonds or a little bit of peanut butter/nutella on toast can add some quick calories.0
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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!)0 -
1/2 cup of whipping cream and 10 blueberries, nom.0
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1/2 cup of whipping cream and 10 blueberries, nom.
Oh sounds yum! Thanks!0 -
Rice cake with 2 tbspn of peanut butter... Cheerios with strawberries in milk...0
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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.0
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Greek yogurt!0
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I use avocado and walnuts to add calories. The avocado is a great source of potassium and walnuts have some omega-3.0
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