Of course calories matter too, but with the right foods, you're eating
more calorie dense foods.
Examples of
higher calorie dense foods appropriate for a whole plant food diet include: nuts, dried fruits, tofu, avocados, and olives.
Since this salsa is much thinner than guacamole, you get all the flavors of guacamole in a much
less calorie dense way.
By adding more
low calorie dense foods like vegetables and some fruits you will have more success at «fat» loss.
In addition, it is
also calorie dense which helps you monitor and control your puppy's growth.
Senior food is generally more
calorie dense as appetite decreases with age so the older dog can eat less volume of food but still maintain the same or only marginally lower caloric intake.
If you're concerned about inadequate food intake, stick
with calorie dense items like nuts, avocados and beans / legumes / pulses.
While it does contain fruit sugars, fruits are
not calorie dense compared to muffins and other types of foods, and it would be hard to eat too many calories from fruit.
I needed to send my husband with some high protein
calorie dense snacks to get through his work day and these sounded absolutely perfect.
If you need more calories just eat more
calorie dense plant foods such as potatoes, rice, pasta, beans, corn or grains.
The most
calorie dense way to do high carb whole foods is probably to focus on processed low - fiber starches and dried fruits.
If you
choose calorie dense foods, you can stay within calorie goals while eating a more reasonable portion.
This sweet tooth never sleeps, so I'll lighten up
traditionally calorie dense recipes where I can, as long as the intended flavor isn't altered too much.
It might not be a secret anymore, but yes, dark chocolate (NOT milk chocolate) can be a very healthy food, even though it is
technically calorie dense.
So, I think the key in your case is to keep eating whole plant foods, but to shift some of your foods towards the more
calorie dense whole plant foods.
High - energy dogs like working or hunting dogs
require calorie dense food and thankfully, there is food formulated for these breeds.
I mean, nuts ARE good for you, but they are also
very calorie dense, and rather high in fat.
Protein - rich foods are
also calorie dense, filling and usually a good source of vitamins and minerals, which all help combat the physiological effects of stress.
• While fiber can promote a sense of fullness, one can eat small portions
of calorie dense foods which can contribute to weight gain.
I needed to send my husband with some high protein
calorie dense snacks to get through his work day and these sounded absolutely perfect.