Tips for increasing calories

While most try to lose calories, there are some healthy reasons to gain some as well.  We’ll go over some tips on how to gain calories while maintaining a healthy diet.

- Add cheese,nuts, or dressing made with olives, walnuts, or canola oil to salads
- Consume vegetables that are starchy, like corn and potatoes
- Also eat dry foods and fruit juices
- Add cream or cheese to fish/chicken meals
- Add powdered milk to soups and sauces
- Put peanut butter on whole grain bread, apples, or celery
- Dip whole grain bread into walnut, flax seed, or olive oil
- Eat dark chocolate.  It’s a good source of antioxidants.