KTK-Nutrition

Turn on the TV and you’ll see endless ads about losing weight — but what if you’re trying to gain it? Whether you’re a young adult hoping to build muscle 💪 , trying to keep your weight while playing sports, or an older adult regaining lost pounds, healthy weight gain is absolutely possible — and it doesn’t mean loading up on junk food. Let’s look at smart, nourishing ways to add those extra pounds safely and deliciously. 🕒 1. Eat More Often You can only eat so much at one sitting. Adding mid‑morning, afternoon, and evening snacks helps you sneak in hundreds of extra calories throughout the day. Think of snacks as mini‑meals that keep your energy steady. 🥤 2. Drink Some Calories Liquid calories can be easier to handle than large meals. Older adults may enjoy Ensure® or Boost® for extra protein and nutrients. Try 100% juice , a smoothie with full‑fat milk , fruit, and veggies. (See: Are you drinking real juice or fake juice? ) A glass of whole milk adds about 150 calories! J...

How healthy are nut butters?   So many nut butter options to choose from.   Who didn’t grow up with peanut butter and jelly sandwiches?   A staple in most of our school lunches.   But today rather than peanut butter there are many nut butter options to choose from.   The Berkeley Wellness has a good article on “10 Questions About Nut Butters”.    Which nut butters offer the most nutrition?   Since all nut butters are good for your health, choose the flavor you like best.   Why are nut butters so healthy?   They provide protein, a healthy fat, and many vitamins and minerals.    Don’t nut butters have a lot of fat? Nut butters do provide a lot of fat, but the fat in nut butters is a heart healthy fat as it is made up of mono- and polyunsaturated fats.   These are the fats that help lower your cholesterol, not raise your cholesterol levels.   These heart healthy fats also lower your risk of heart disease wh...