Nuts and Nut Butters

Nuts are an excellent choice if you're trying to gain weight because they're a great source of protein, healthy fats, and calories. Unsaturated fat, which makes up the majority of nuts' fat, is healthier for you than saturated fat from meat or trans fats from many processed foods. Your blood sugar and insulin, the hormone that controls it, may both become more stable as a result.

A 1-ounce (28-gram) serving of walnuts contains 185 calories and almost 4 grams of protein. Nuts like almonds, cashews, walnuts, or pecans, in moderation, might boost your calorie intake to promote healthy weight gain. Although they contain a lot of calories, nut butter is a quick and easy option. Just make sure to choose unsweetened, natural varieties. For an increase in calories and protein, mix nut butter into snacks, sides, or smoothies.