Contrary to popular belief, eating can be a chore. It’s all fun and games when the pressure isn’t on. But when you’re bulking and you’re constantly so full you feel like you could burst, the last thing you want in your life is another meal to swallow down.
The solution? Switch up your diet to include more calorie-dense foods! Below we’ve listed some of our best bulking foods. Incorporate these in your diet and gaining weight will become a breeze.
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is awesome. And it’s versatile too. Just a bowl of porridge has so many variations you’ll never get bored of it. Go for classic additions like cinnamon or banana, mix it up with maple syrup or stir through a scoop of whey protein. You can also get our Ultra Fine Oats and add them to your shake to take your complete breakfast on the go.
Peanut Butter
With a taste so good, it’s basically candy. No wonder all kinds of confectionary actually come in a peanut butter flavour. Peanut butter is a high calorie food, mostly due to its high fat content. Did you know peanuts contain a good amount of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fat, but only a little saturated fat? Get the Body & Fit Natural Peanut Butter, made from 100% pure peanuts.
Nuts
While we’re talking about nut butters, we might as well go straight to the source: nuts! Nuts are probably one of the most versatile foods perfect for bulking. You can snack on them as is, bake with them or use them as a topping for your favourite dessert. All types of nuts have a different fatty acid profile, so try and get a variety of nuts in your diet.
Seeds
Another great place to look for fats and fibre are seeds. Chia seeds are incredibly popular and are known as a superfood – with good reason. But you could also try out our Omega Seed Mix, which is a combination or Chia and Flax seeds. These seeds are a fantastic topping to anything that needs a crunch. Sprinkle them on toast, in yoghurt or add them to your cereal, porridge and shakes!
Dried fruits
There’s no better time to indulge in dried fruits as there is when you’re bulking – you actually need some little calorie bombs! Dried fruits are high in calories and taste amazing. And they come in a wide variety too. Have you tried our Crunchy Coconut Strips yet? They’re a great snack for on-the-go as well. Or if you really have a sweet tooth, pick up some of our Medjool dates. While not technically a dried fruit, they’re as delicious as any!
These 5 bulking foods will help you pack on the pounds. But if you really want to go the extra mile, try combining some of them with a Massive Gainer shake. With over a 1000 calories and 50 grams of protein per serving, Massive Gainer is a no-brainer for anyone looking to put on weight.
