В този кльощава-обсебен от света, който живеем, е трудно да повярвам, че някой би се интересуват от обучение за fooditems which are bad for us since they have high-caloric content. However, there are some naturally skinny women who actually prefer to have a figure like Jennifer Lopez rather than the paper-thin weight of the Olsen twins. And if you want to do it in a healthy way, here are some high calorie foods that should be in your shopping cart!
Lots of good healthy foods can be added to your diet instead of fried foods and can result in a healthier, heavier you.
Дана принц
1 Breakfast Cereals
2 тестени изделия
It's such a good dish that I bet you are still drooling puddles after that description. I wish I had a pic but alas the drooling clogged my head and I just stared at it.
Jonathan
3 Peanut Butter
4 Chocolate Nut Spread
5 Cheese
Cheese is basically concentrated milk, so its nutrition value is similar. This means high in protein and calcium but also high in fat, cholesterol and cheese calories.
Tom
6 Dressings
7 Butter/Margarine
Eating butter increases the absorption of many other nutrients in other foods.
Deb
8 Chocolate
9 Whole Wheat Bread
10 Guacamole
Avocado is one of the most recommended fruits as well as a food for bodybuilding and medicine for cholesterol-related heart disease.
Mansi Desai
11 Yogurt
12 Pure Fruit Juice
13 Bananas
Bananas have the reputation for causing weight gain for good reason. They are very high in simple carbs. Eating a lot of them will make you gain weight but it probably won't be from muscle.
JP Clifford
14 Nuts
15 Olive Oil
Olive oil, which is pure fat, contains 1920 calories per cup. Any food that has a lot of fat in it will have a high calorie density.
Dietlistings
16 Lard
17 White Meat (Chicken)
18 Bacon
19 Salmon
The richest dietary source of Omega 3 fatty acids are cold-water fatty fishes such as Salmon, Tuna, Mackerel, Sardines and Hoki. Fish are a rich source EPA and DHA fats, the two most essential omega 3 fats.
William Coit
20 Beef
21 Meal Replacement Shakes
I personally LOVE meal replacement shakes. Not only they can be heavy in calories, they can be healthy too and they taste so great, you'll be actually want more! Go to your local GNC if you want an awesome shake with protein loaded in calories (the kind the athletes drink after the workout) or Jamba Juice or any similar place that makes great, healthy shakes for you to enjoy.
22 Protein Bars
Protein bars can also help you gain weight, mainly due to the ingredients within them. You need to be careful about what kind of protein or energy bar you choose, though, because they may have a lot of sugar as well. Most of all, make sure you choose one with plenty of protein per serving, because good proteins aid in healthy weight gain.
23 Granola Bars
Granola bars are excellent high calorie snacks although, again, you have to be careful not to choose anything with too much sugar. Similar to protein bars, the calorie count here comes from the ingredients: in addition to oats and things, granola bars often include chocolate, nuts, and honey, all of which are high in calories.
24 Smoothies
Okay, so, you're probably thinking that smoothies are meant for losing weight. That's only true for some of them. If you pack in yogurt, milk, protein powder, and similar ingredients, you can get a seriously high calorie smoothie filled with foods that are fattening, yes, but still healthy.
25 Ice Cream
Some might say that ice cream is not a very healthy choice, BUT like with everything else, if you indulge every other time and not have it 3 times a day, then you should be absolutely fine. It's delicious, it's dense in calories and it's perfect for hot days. Also, you can always opt for Organic Ice Cream if you want to gain weight in a healthier manner.
26 Berries
Berries? High in calories? You bet! They make a great weight loss food, too, but that's when you're counting out small servings. If you eat yourself an entire pint of blueberries in your weight gain quest, you're getting a pretty good chunk of calories, but you're not having to deal with a lot of fat.
27 Lobster
Lobster makes a great high calorie food to indulge in when you're trying to gain weight because it's got so much protein. At the same time, it has very little fat, so it's not going to make you gain a lot of unhealthy fat. Lobsters get a bad rap, really, because as you can see, they're not that bad for you at all.
28 Doughnuts
Doughnuts can be an amazing high calorie food, especially if you get them from a doughnut place that actually knows how to make them right. Forget Dunkin Donuts, they are nowhere near healthy, although, they are really high calorie food, but rather try to find a small place with home made doughnuts like Bombolini doughnuts on Columbus Ave in New York.
29 Sweetened Condensed Milk
That may not seem like a lot of calories, but you have to realize that most people don't use the entire can of sweetened condensed milk when they cook or bake with it. The average size is usually a tablespoon or so. So, if you want to put on weight, use this to sweeten your coffee. If you're trying to cut down and shed some pounds, stay away from the Carnation!
30 Chicken Pot Pie
Pies in general are a high calorie food, but if it's chicken pot pie you actually have a real meal right there instead of just a dessert. It's nutritious and it's delicious at the same time - a great way to get fat fast to have a few slices instead of bread with your meal.
31 Baked Beans
Whether you make your baked beans yourself or get them from a can, you're looking at a seriously high calorie food. If you add in pork or hot dogs, the numbers shoot even higher. Beans are generally a decent food, but baked beans are high in carbs and sodium. You get some protein as well, though, which kind of balances it out.
32 Potato Salad
Potato salad, despite the word "salad" in it, has very little in common with other salads. It's one of the highest in calorie salads one can find. With all the mayo and the potatoes you are in for a very nutritious meal, add a few slices of bread and a fresh squeezed juice and you've got around 800 calories right there. A very nice way to put on some weight!
33 Dates
Dates have a lot of calories too, but the thing is, they're still good for you. 100 grams of a Medjool date will give you 277 calories, while the same amount of Deglet Noor dates have 282 calories. However, if you eat a cup of them chopped, you're looking at 415 calories. Wow!
34 Eggs
Can you imagine! One small egg contains 54 calories; a medium egg has 66; a large egg contains 74; an extra large egg goes up to 85; and a jumbo sized egg contains 96 calories. Have a cup of eggs, you're looking at around 357 calories. However, regardless of what you might have heard, eggs, in addition to being high calorie foods, are actually really good for you.
35 Sausage
Sausage varies by type but in general they are very high in calories. There is a wide selection of organic sausages available today, so you can indulge without worrying about all the antibiotics and additives that can be found in conventional sausage. From classic hot dogs to sassy Italian spicy sausage, you'll sure find the right high calorie sausage that you'll like.
36 Dark Chocolate
Chocolate lovers, rejoice! Dark chocolate given its high calorie content is a great addition to your diet if you're looking to gain weight. Besides being delicious, dark chocolate is also heart healthy and is known to lower high blood pressure and and LDL cholesterol (the bad kind). Just remember the darker it is, the better!
37 Soybeans
Another healthy, high calorie food is the nutty, delicious soybean. Eat them as they are, boil them, steam them or try them in the form of soy milk or even soy yogurt. Not only are they rich in protein (which makes them a great substitute for meat btw) but are also a rich source of calcium, iron and several B-vitamins and fiber. They also lower your risk for osteoporosis and reduce symptoms of menopause! Oh soybean, is there anything you can't do?
38 Brown Rice
I tend to stay away from rice but if I must eat it, I make sure that it is brown rice. It may not look as appetizing but it is definitely more fiber rich and nutritious than its white, polished counterpart. It is an incredibly rich source of manganese, providing over 85% of your daily requirements in just a single cup! It is also full of selenium as well as fiber, and that means it will keep you satisfied for hours after you consume it. Perfect for me!
39 Avocados
Avocados are one of the healthiest high calorie foods you can find. They are a rich source of lutein, Vitamin E and folic acid and are known to lower your cholesterol, keep your heart healthy and make an effective "happy food". Let's not forget that they taste absolutely divine! Try them in salads, sandwiches, dips or of just stick to the good 'ol "scoop and eat" method...
40 Mangoes
Did you know that in some countries mangoes are called the king of fruits? What a befitting title considering how GOOD they taste and how wonderful they are for you. They have tons of fiber and Vitamin A, aid in digestion, keep your skin glowing, normalize insulin levels in blood and contain a lot of tryptophan making it yet another "happy food". My summers are pretty much incomplete without this luscious tropical wonder!
41 Dried Fruits
The best thing about these tiny delicious treats are that they are so versatile! Add them to cereals, salads, homemade granola or trail mix or even rice for that element of surprise sweetness. They are also rich in vitamins and fiber and make a super convenient snack to carry around.
42 Coconut Milk
I'm a huge fan of Thai food and part of what makes so much of their food taste so good is coconut milk! Unfortunately this tasty ingredient is also often misunderstood. Yes, it does have a whopping 85 to 90 per cent saturated fat but at the same time is anti-carcinogenic, anti-microbial, anti-bacterial and anti-viral! When it comes to coconut milk, moderation is key and if possible, stick to the organic kinds.
43 Wheat Germ
I first heard about wheat germ from a friend who was on a weight gain plan. Essentially it is a powdery substance, derived from wheat kernel embryos that is high in calories and folic acid, but contains only half a gram of saturated fat per serving. Stirring 1/4 cup of wheat germ into pudding or yogurt will add upto 120 calories to your meal!
44 Bagels and Breads
From whole wheat to rye to pumpernickel to seasame seed to raisin and nut to Sourdough, there's a bread and bagel for every mood and every day of the week! Plus there are a thousand different ways to devour them: with jam, cheese, hummus, peanut butter...Must.stop.now. Seriously, I cannot think of a more delicious way to add calories to your diet!
45 Baked Sweet Potato
As one of those people who believes that potatoes are one of God's best creations, I will find any excuse to eat one, high calorie food or not. If you're looking to gain weight add a baked sweet potato as a side dish. Sweet potatoes are much more rich in vitamins than their white counterparts. Don't forget to add a dab of butter, sour cream or even low fat yogurt to increase the calorie count and make them finger lickin' good!
46 Chilli and Beans
For the healthiest chilli and beans, stick to making your own, instead of opting for cans. Here's one of my favorite recipes: foodnetwork.com Here's another one for carnivores like me : foodnetwork.com Add cheese or sour cream before serving and voila! Delicious, healthy, homemade chilli and beans!
47 Whole Milk
If skim milk is great for weight loss, whole milk will most definitely give you the extra calories you need to gain weight, not to mention more calcium and protein.If you're like me and can't stand plain milk, try smoothies! They really are life-savers. Blend a couple of your favorite fruits (bananas, mangoes and strawberries are my favorite combination) with a cup of milk and half a cup of yogurt and some sugar. Mmm...
48 Trail Mix
They may be small in size but they sure are big in calories! To avoid unhealthy ingredients, I suggest DIY trail mix. Nuts, dried fruits, mini pretzels, goldfish crackers, unsweetened flaked coconut, delicious chocolate chips and anything else that comes to mind. Customize as you please and you're set! It's the perfect, healthy, high calorie snack for when you're on the go.
49 Crepes
I have always had a weak spot for these deliciously light French pancakes. They're easy to make, easy to experiment with and most importantly oh-so-good to eat! Of course moderation is key when it comes to crepes and once you've mastered the basic recipe, you can pretty much unleash your creative side with them
50 Crab Meat
Of course this isn't a very pocket friendly addition to your diet (if it is, oh how I'm jealous!) but it's okay to indulge in this crustacean once in a while. They are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, protein, vitamin E and Vitamin B-12. Few things that taste this good are also this healthy. What do you know, there is a God after all! :D
This list works well for those who are watching their diet, too.
Remember that if you would like to reach your weight gain (or weight loss) goals, learning as much information as you can about the food items that you pile on your grocery cart helps a lot.
It's all a matter of choice on whether you would like to pack on a few more pounds to be a la-J Lo, or if you would rather shed off the excess weight and strictly watch your diet. It's important to know about high calorie foods, no matter what your weight or your goals.
Being comfortable with your body and being happy with what you're eating is what's important.
Remember that being obsessed with counting the calories that you consume will only work if you know exactly how calories are being used up by your body. When you eat a big fat, juicy burger, for example, there is no need to burn off ALL those calories in one super-intense exercise session. Your body does need to retain some calories to serve as a fuel to the normal functions of the heart and the lungs, so some high calorie foods are essential.
So long, bellas!
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