Food that will help you gain weight

Introduction:

Usually to gain weight patient should cosume more calories than their energy expenditure. In order to get better results, they should not rely on high energy dense junk food rather you may gain weight by eating healthy high energy food.

Bagels

Bread and cereals, are good sources of complex calories that boost your body needs for energy as they have high fiber content. A good example of high energy food that is packed with fiber is bagel when one slice has 150 calories. Adding to it cheese and fruit spread make it healthyier snack yet energy dense.

Pasta

Pasta is a high carbohydrate food rich in energy when 1 cup of noodles has approximatly 220 calories. Top pasta with cheese or sauce make it more energy dense.

Dried Fruits

Handful of dried fruit s a great snack that fill your stomach yet adding more calories. Raisins, berries and apricots are examples.

Healthy Oils

Adding healthy fat to your diet gives you more calories. Olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids and has many benefits on body. Canola oil is another example that is rich in omega-3 and monounsaturated fatty acids.

Avocados

Avocados are rich in monounsaturated fatty acids plus they have vitamin K,potassium and fiber. One avocado can provide you with 200 calories.

Nuts and Seeds

Nuts and seeds contain polyunsaturated fats that add healthy calories to your diet. Brazil nuts, almonds, walnuts, pecans, cashews, sunflower seeds, flax seeds, and pumpkin seeds are all good for you. Nuts are nutrient dense and healthy snack food.

Granola

You can make your own granola with combining dry whole grain cereals, nuts, seeds and dried fruits. Strating your day with healthy breakfast boost your energy level and help you in feeling more satisfied. For flavoring purpose you can add chocolate chunks or peanut butter chips.

Fruit Juice

Choose 100% fruit juice that is loaded with enough calories and nutritious vitamins and minerals. Avoid sodas and carbonated beverages.

Protein bars:

You can increase protein intake by adding protein bars to your diet but avoid the use of them as meal replacement as they result in weight loss rather than weight gain.

Sources:

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/18-foods-to-gain-weight

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