What are some healthy foods that can help you gain weight?
Choose calorie-rich foods from each group of the Food Guide Pyramid (search the net for this guide), plus fats, oils, and sweets in moderation. Aim for the higher end of the recommended number of servings from each group shown in the Pyramid. Here are some calorie-dense, nutritious foods: Bread, cereal, rice, and pasta: granola, bagels, biscuits, cornbread Fruits: canned fruit in syrup, dried fruits, fruit nectars Vegetables: avocado, olives, potatoes, peas, corn, squash Meat, poultry, fish, dry beans, eggs, and nuts: beef, pork, lamb, poultry, salmon, swordfish, omelets, nuts, peanut butter, kidney beans, chickpeas Milk, yogurt, and cheese: milk, fruited yogurts, hard cheeses, ice cream, puddings, custards, milkshakes Use in moderation fats, oils, and sweets, such as butter, margarine, sour cream, cream cheese, gravy, salad dressings, jellies, jams, honey, and candies.
