Starchy Foods
Starchy foods are a very cost-effective and simple way to add extra calories into your diet. Try to include one of these sources of starchy carbohydrates: oats, quinoa, buckwheat, corn, squash, sweet potatoes, legumes, beans, and winter root veggies. In addition to providing calories and carbs, they can also increase the stores of your muscle glycogen, a fuel source for physical activities and sports. Some starchy foods could also contain essential fiber and nutrients, as well as resistant starch, which would help bacteria in your gut grow. [6]
