What to eat to bulk up
It’s not hard to gain weight by eating more. But be mindful of what you eat to gain healthy weight. A diet to bulk up mainly consists of healthy fats, proteins, and complex carbohydrates that help build muscle and use fat to burn energy.
Try some of the following foods:
lean proteins, such as chicken and fish
red meat with no growth hormones, such as grass-fed beef
eggs
full-fat dairy, such as whole milk and full-fat Greek yogurt
fat-rich fruits, such as avocados
nuts, such as almonds
whole-grain breads
Take notes of what you eat in a journal or an app that tracks nutrients. It’s surprisingly hard to know exactly how much you eat unless you write it down. You may find that you aren’t consuming enough calories or that your food choices aren’t nutritious enough for a healthy diet.
Keeping track of your habits in a journal can help you optimize your intake of healthy fats and proteins, cut out junk food, and track your calorie consumption over time.
