How can I increase my calorie intake?
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greek yogurt, avocado, nut butters (2 tsp) of natural pb is 63 calories, hummus, a good quality protein powder (added into oatmeal or shake), eggs, chicken or other lean meats (added to salad, etc.), rice, quinoa,
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You don't have to eat a lot more volume, just make your meals more calorie dense.
Lots of good ideas above.0 -
Peanut butter....nuts.... anything calorie dense for me leftover calories = good quality chocolate0
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elncatalan wrote: »Drink your calories with healthy fruit and veggie smoothies
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elncatalan wrote: »Drink your calories with healthy fruit and veggie smoothies
No-no. If someone is having problems increasing calories, this would be more of a challenge as that is low cal. High calorie is what is needed in the situation in most cases.0 -
like someone already said .. healthy good fats (most nuts, avacado, evo) .. i would stay away from the ice cream and chocolate .. not healthy at all0
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Let's just remember that everything is fine in moderation, as part of a balanced diet. Have the chocolate and the ice cream, but make sure you're hitting your other food groups too and getting your fruits and veg in, your complex carbs etc0
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Add some olive oil to your food, just add a drizzle over the top - its healthy but packs 1-2hundred calories in 2 tablespoons.
Nuts - walnuts, almonds, brazil nuts etc (btw, low salt/sugar peanut butter is ACTUALLY good for you - contrary to what dieters think. Its a good protein source too, its 98-99% peanuts!)
High protein shakes/energy shakes (that are low GI and low in sugar).
Avocado is a healthy fat, 1 large avocado can have around 300calories.
I like getting wholegrain bread, putting olive oil on it and some crushed garlic. Toasting it in the oven - its like a healthy version of garlic bread! That packs in the calories no doubt.
Eat what you usually eat, but just a little bit more (i.e if you have 2 pieces of toast, have 3) it will quickly add up the calories.0
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