This is a great list! Thank you! I've had a hard time meeting my calorie goal, this definitely gives me an idea on what to eat to boost up my calorie intake!
I must have missed how we segued into the Rock images...
I'm not sure there was much of a segue. I was posting photos of calorie dense foods to bump the thread every so often and it turns out The Rock poses with food a lot, so I had some fun.
I don't have any difficulty reaching my goal, but so many of these foods are my absolute faves! I am having to cut down on avocados, houmous, seeds and most definitely peanut butter. I still have them as they are just too delicious, but not as often or as much as I would like. Wish I was one of the lucky ones having difficulty getting up to my calorie goal - lucky sods!
I'm posting this list with the intention of creating something that people can link to when someone is having a hard time reaching their calorie goal. I hope that other users will add more ideas in the comments.
Calorie dense foods can be your best friend when you're trying to eat more. These are foods that pack a lot of calories into just a small amount, so they boost your calories quickly without putting a lot of extra food in your stomach. This is a generic list and it's definitely not comprehensive, but anything here can be included in a balanced diet (as long as there are no allergies, medical conditions, obviously):
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
I think this is a great list, but I disagree with tuna and salmon. Those are not high calorie foods.
I'm posting this list with the intention of creating something that people can link to when someone is having a hard time reaching their calorie goal. I hope that other users will add more ideas in the comments.
Calorie dense foods can be your best friend when you're trying to eat more. These are foods that pack a lot of calories into just a small amount, so they boost your calories quickly without putting a lot of extra food in your stomach. This is a generic list and it's definitely not comprehensive, but anything here can be included in a balanced diet (as long as there are no allergies, medical conditions, obviously):
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
I think this is a great list, but I disagree with tuna and salmon. Those are not high calorie foods.
Thanks for your thoughts @saraclark62 ! Since this thread is about three years past the editing window, I can't go back and change anything so the best I can do is address the issues people have in individual comments (which I have already).
Are there any foods you would add? I've been trying to bring in more and more recipes over the years, but no one ever seems to have other suggestions. Just things they disagree with.
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I'm not sure there was much of a segue. I was posting photos of calorie dense foods to bump the thread every so often and it turns out The Rock poses with food a lot, so I had some fun.
This is kind of terrifying. LOL However, please continue with pictures of the Rock.
http://katalysthealthblog.com/cranberry-lemon-bites-paleo-vegan/
http://www.reneeskitchenadventures.com/2016/04/monte-cristo-style-grilled-cheese.html
Date squares
https://www.ricardocuisine.com/en/recipes/5263-date-squares-the-best
Cookies and Creme Protein Pancakes
https://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/5-protein-packed-desserts.html
https://www.beachlifeorganic.com/breakfast-oats-berries/
I think this is a great list, but I disagree with tuna and salmon. Those are not high calorie foods.
Thanks for your thoughts @saraclark62 ! Since this thread is about three years past the editing window, I can't go back and change anything so the best I can do is address the issues people have in individual comments (which I have already).
Are there any foods you would add? I've been trying to bring in more and more recipes over the years, but no one ever seems to have other suggestions. Just things they disagree with.
https://www.southernliving.com/best-mayonnaise-taste-test
https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/sour-cream-peach-pecan-pie