High-calorie foods provide one with more energy and nutrition. There are a myriad of reasons why one would start consuming high-calorie foods
Rice
One cup of white rice contains around 200 calories, 44 grams of carbs and very little fat. It’s also a pocket-friendly and convenient high-calorie food source
Potatoes and Starches
Potatoes and other starchy foods like quinoa, oats, squash, winter root vegetables and others add calories and carbs to their diet
Whole Grain Bread
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
Milk
It’s a good source of protein, carbs, calcium, calories, fats, vitamins and minerals. Studies have shown that children who drink the most milk easily achieve the suggested weight
Red Meats
They are also one of the best sources of dietary creatine, which is one of the best muscle-building supplements
Salmon and Oily Fish
Salmon and oily fish are also considered as good protein and healthy fat sources
Nuts
Nuts are calorie-dense, and therefore, just a few handfuls per day can give you hundreds of calories and help gain weight healthily
Dried Fruit
Dried fruits are calorie-dense foods packed with antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and fibre
Dark Chocolate
Compared to milk chocolate, dark chocolate has a high-calorie density. It also contains less sugar, more antioxidants, micronutrients and fibre
Eggs
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 a healthy body
Cereals
Grain-based cereals are high in calories, antioxidants and fibre. Out of all the different healthy cereals, oats are the best choice
High Calorie Fruits
Banana, Plum, Apricots, Dates, Mango are fruits with little water content. These fruits are full of fructose (fruit sugar)
Seeds
Seeds like flax seeds, sesame seeds, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, etc., are high in calories. They are also rich in good unsaturated fats (PUFA and MUFA), which are calorie-dense
Cheese
Consuming a moderate proportion of cheese every day can help in significant weight gain
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