Rice is a calorie-dense carb source that will significantly aid someone on a weight gaining journey. One cup of white rice contains around 200 calories, 44 grams of carbs and very little fat.
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Potatoes and other starchy foods like quinoa, oats, squash, and others add calories and carbs to their diet. Studies have shown that potatoes contain vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, iron.
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Whole grain bread is a good source of carbs and calories. They also contain vitamins, minerals and fibre, which provide their own unique set of advantages.
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It’s commonly known that milk is good for gaining weight and building muscle. It’s a good source of protein, carbs, calcium, calories, fats, vitamins and minerals.
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Red meats like beef, lamb and pork are a great source of protein and calories. They are also one of the best sources of dietary creatine.
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Oily fish are also considered as good protein and healthy fat sources. They’re a good source of omega-3 fatty acids that are anti-inflammatory and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
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Nuts are calorie-dense, & therefore, just a few handfuls per day can give you hundreds of calories and help you gain weight healthily. They also contain a good amount of protein, vitamins.
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Dried fruits are calorie-dense foods packed with antioxidants, vitamins. They’re convenient to eat & have a naturally high sugar content which makes them great contributors to weight gain.
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Eggs are a good source of calories, proteins, healthy fats and vitamin D. They also generally contain a little bit of every micronutrient necessary for humans.
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Compared to milk chocolate, dark chocolate has a high-calorie density. It also contains less sugar, more antioxidants, more micronutrients, more fibre and magnesium.
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