Guide to Balanced Nutrition Food Choices
To gain weight, then you should consume nutritionally balanced diet, which containing high protein, high carbohydrate, and healthy fats. Here is a table of food choices as your guide in choosing the best foods to gain weight optimally.
Protein Source
- A superior source of protein:
- Fish: tuna, salmon, herring, cod. sardines, mackerel, trout. Avoid canned fish
- Dairy: Whey
- Dairy: low-fat yogurt, cottage cheese, mozzarella cheese, low fat milk
- Meat and Poultry: lean beef, chicken (skinless), turkey
Carbohydrate sources
- Carbohydrate source is superior:
- Fruit: avocado, mango, apples, oranges, Chery, pears, strawberries, kiwi, lemon, grape, pineapple, papaya, watermelon, cantaloupe, apricots
- Grains: whole wheat bread, whole wheat pasta, wheat crackers, brown rice, popcorn, granola
- Vegetables: broccoli, carrots, barley, cabbage, asparagus, spinach, tomatoes, pumpkin, onion, cucumber, etc.
- Fruits: dried fruits (for snacks), grapes, bananas
- Sweeteners: fructose, molasses, honey
Fat sources
- A superior source of healthy fats:
- Fish: salmon, herring, sardines, mackerel
- Oil: Oil from an extract of peanut oil, olive, safflower, sunflower oil
- Grains and legumes: cashews, hazelnuts, almonds, melon seeds and sunflower seeds
- Dairy products: low-fat milk
Hard gainer sometimes difficult to consume more food. Reduce your meal, and separate into 6 small portions so that your body is awake remained full throughout the day. The important thing is all the nutrients you need are met.
Find the right recipe so that you can combine all of these foods to help gain weight easier and healthier. Good luck!