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High-calorie foods that are good for health

TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Last updated on - Sep 3, 2021, 23:00 IST
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Why high-calorie foods are important?

We all know that high-calorie foods are helpful in gaining weight. While many of us are struggling to lose weight, there are people who are struggling to gain weight as well. Here, we are going to tell you about some easily available and popular foods that are rich in calories and you can add them in your daily diet to gain weight easily. Take a look. (Image: istock)

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​Peanut Butter

If you are underweight, it is suggested to eat 2 tablespoons of peanut butter daily, which will give you 191 calories, 7 g protein, and 7 g cabs as well. It is also rich in 20 amino acids that will help boost your immune system. (Image: istock)

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​​Banana

Eat one medium-size banana daily and gain 105 calories and 27 g carbs. According to experts, daily consumption of bananas is helpful in improving your energy levels. You can also club it with a glass of milk to make it even more nutritious. (Image: istock)

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​Red Meat

It has been proven that red meat is rich in leucine (an amino acid) and dietary creatine that together stimulates protein synthesis and helps build lean muscle. Make sure that you eat one serving a week and choose lean-cut red meat over a fatty steak. (Image: istock)

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​Rice

According to Rujuta Diwekar, rice is one of the cost-effective means to gain weight. 100 g of white rice gives 130 calories and 28 g carbs. (Image: istock)

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​Salmon

According to a Korean study, fish consumption along with green vegetables is helpful in improving muscle mass. As per experts, if you are underweight you may consume 1-2 pieces of fish per day with greens and some nuts to build mass. (Image: istock)

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​Cheese

Cheese is also rich in calories and you may choose cheddar, mozzarella, ricotta, or parmesan and start eating them regularly to gain lean muscles and also build your strength. (Image: istock)

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​Dry fruits

They are loaded with calories, fruit sugar, protein and healthy fats. According to experts, consuming a handful of dry fruits as a pre-or post-workout snack is ideal. (Image: istock)

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​Bacon

Bacon is also high-calorie high-fat meat that can be added to your daily diet to gain weight. As per a study, 100 g of bacon provides 393 calories, 14 g protein and 37 g fat. The ideal way to consume bacon is to add it to your breakfast meal. It will also give you the lasting energy kick for the day. (Image: istock)

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If you eat all these you will be happily dead by 60.
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