I have a hard time meeting my calories

underthecherrytree
underthecherrytree Posts: 532 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I find that once I've met my macros, my calories are still very low. It seems I can't find healthy high calorie foods. Any suggestions? Anyone in a similar situation?

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  • MissusMoon
    MissusMoon Posts: 1,900 Member
    Nuts? Avocados?
  • underthecherrytree
    underthecherrytree Posts: 532 Member
    edited June 2016
    MissusMoon wrote: »
    Nuts? Avocados?

    So far doing both. Almonds and avocado on toast
  • RodaRose
    RodaRose Posts: 9,562 Member
    Calorie Dense Foods:

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10142490/a-list-of-calorie-dense-foods/p1
    avocado
    cheese
    full fat dairy
    Greek yogurt
    ice cream
    peanut butter (or other nut butters)
    dark chocolate
    less lean cuts of meat (including beef, pork, sausage, etc.)
    seeds (chia, flax, sunflower, etc.)
    nuts
    olive oil
    coconut oil
    butter
    beans and lentils
    protein shakes, bars, and smoothies
    hummus
    beef jerky
    cornbread
    tuna
    full calorie condiments
    full calorie sauces & dressings
    sour cream
    guacamole
    whole grain pasta
    rice
    bacon
    whole eggs
    quinoa
    fruit and fruit juices
    pretzels
    bananas
    scones
    muffins (bran, blueberry, banana nut, etc.)
    potatoes (sweet, red, gold, purple, white, etc.)
    dried fruit (raisins, apricots, plums, dates, etc.)
    granola
    coconut
    salmon
    edamame
    olives
    honey
    molasses
  • 85Cardinals
    85Cardinals Posts: 733 Member
    Cmon, you can't find enough calories? They're all out there waiting for you to enjoy them.

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