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Healthy Foods to Help You Gain Weight


Overweight and obesity problems plague two-thirds of the American population, but there are also people who have exactly the opposite problem – they are much too thin. Some people are underweight due to medical conditions or eating disorders, while others are just naturally thin. If you are someone who needs to put on some extra pounds, your goal would be to increase your calorie intake every day by eating healthy foods to gain weight and build a more muscled physique.

Being underweight can be a problem but it doesn’t mean that you want to become fat and flabby. You need healthy foods and exercise to help you build strong muscles and a bigger body. Avoid foods that are high in saturated fats; they may make you gain weight quickly but are bad for your health. The following foods will help you gain weight and increase muscle mass while providing the calories, vitamins and minerals your body needs.

Healthy Foods to Help You Gain Weight

Healthy Foods to Help You Gain Weight

Healthy Foods to Help You Gain Weight

Pasta and Other Carbohydrate Sources – Carbohydrates are the body’s main source of energy and should provide up to 65% of your total caloric intake. One cup of cooked pasta contains approximately 200 calories. Pasta topped with marinara sauce and shredded cheese is a great source of carbohydrates, protein, calcium and lycopene.

Other excellent sources of carbohydrates are bagels, potatoes, oatmeal, whole wheat bread, sweet potatoes and yams. If you are trying to gain weight, you need plenty of carbohydrate-rich foods to supply your body with energy. Provide your body with enough carbohydrates for energy, otherwise it will break down muscle tissue and use it for energy.

Dried Fruits – Raisins and dried berries, apricots, pineapple, cranberries and mango are packed with calories, vitamins and minerals. Dried fruits, without the water content, are more calorie-dense than fresh fruits. A half-cup of raisins has over 200 calories while a cup of fresh grapes has only about 60 calories. Snack on raisins and other dried fruits to help you gain weight more quickly.

Nuts and Seeds – Nuts and seeds are some of the healthiest foods to gain weight. Polyunsaturated fats in nuts and seeds provide healthy calories. Walnuts, almonds, flax seeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and pecans offer a variety of flavors for a delicious, nutritious and calorie-dense snack.

Lean Meats and Other Protein Sources – Your body needs quality protein to build muscle mass. If you want to gain weight and maintain or add more muscles, you need high-protein foods such as lean meats, poultry, eggs, salmon, tuna, cottage cheese and tofu.

Avocado – Avocados are nutrient-dense and calorie-dense. A single avocado provides over 200 calories of nutrition. Avocados are rich in healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, potassium, B vitamins, and folic acid. Enjoy this wholesome fruit in sandwiches, salads and guacomole.

Healthy Fats and Oils – One of the quickest ways to boost your calorie intake is by adding extra fat to your food. Choose healthy fats and oils, and stay away from saturated fats. Olive oil, canola oil, flaxseed oil, and grape seed oil are rich in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids. Drizzle some extra virgin olive oil on your pasta, salads, vegetables and other foods to gain weight in a healthy and natural way.

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Healthy Meals for Quick Weight Loss

Healthy Meals for Quick Weight Loss

Healthy Meals for Quick Weight Loss

Quick weight loss has a lot to do with how much you eat verse how much you exercise. If you eat too much and exercise too little, you can quickly gain a lot of weight. However, the inverse is true as well. If you eat little but exercise a decent amount, not necessarily a lot, but a decent amount, you can lose a lot of weight.

Healthy Meals for Quick Weight Loss

The hard part is feeling full while trying to lose weight. Many times people mistake low calorie diets with starvation diets and next to nothing as being low calorie. There are some recipes that can help you lose weight and feel full at the same time.

Chicken Salad Sandwich

4 medium chicken breast halves
1 large apple cored and chopped
2 sticks celery, chopped
2 Tablespoons pecans
2 Tablespoons fat free sour cream
1 Tablespoon pickle relish
2 cups lettuce
2 medium tomatoes, sliced
8 slices whole wheat bread

Cook the chicken breast completely and allow it to cool to room temperature. Mix the chicken, apple, celery, pecans, sour cream and relish together. Spread on the bread, top with lettuce and tomato.

Easy Parmesan Garlic Chicken

1 cup parmesan cheese
1 package Italian salad-dressing mix
6 chicken breast halves

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mix the parmesan cheese and salad dressing. Moisten the chicken with water and coat with the mixture. Place in a glass baking dish and bake for 20- 25 minutes.

Chicken Tenders

2 ounces baked tortilla chips
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 pound chicken tenders
1 cup corn
1 jar salsa
1/2 cup cilantro leaves

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. On a piece of wax paper, crush the tortilla chips with the chili powder. Moisten the chicken and cover with the tortilla chip and chili powder mixture. Bake the chicken for 10 minutes until it is no longer pink. Combine the corn, salsa and cilantro leaves.

Crispy Fish Sandwich and Pineapple Slaw

2 Tablespoons reduced fat mayonnaise
2 Tablespoons non-fat plain yogurt
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
8 ounce pineapple chunks, drained and chopped
2 cups coleslaw mix
2 pounds haddock
1/2 teaspoon Cajun spice
4 teaspoons canola oil, divided
8 pieces of whole wheat toast

Whisk together mayonnaise, yogurt, vinegar and red pepper. Add pineapple chunks and coleslaw mixture. Place the cornmeal in a shallow dish, and then sprinkle the fish with Cajun spice. Dredge the fish in the cornmeal. Heat the 2 ounces of oil over medium heat, and then cook half the fish until golden. Repeat with the other half of the fish and oil. Top the bread with the fish and the slaw to create a sandwich.

Enjoy these tasty sandwiches and meals. They will keep you feeling full and satisfied as you continue to lose weight and be healthy. These foods are full of healthy ingredients, they are low fat, low carbohydrate and high in protein, so enjoy, within moderation.

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