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EPISODE · Aug 21, 2026 · 20 MIN

BONUS: 17 High-Calorie Foods That Make Building Muscle Easier

from Self-Selecting · host Cory Hageman

Struggling to eat enough calories during a muscle-building phase without feeling uncomfortably full?In this episode, I share 17 high-calorie, lower-volume foods I use for myself and clients when food intake gets high. From dates, honey, kefir, and higher-fat dairy to seeds, dark chocolate, anchovies, and plantains, I break down practical ways to increase calories while still prioritizing whole foods, micronutrients, hydration, and training performance. If you're in a calorie surplus, struggling to hit your macros, or simply can't stomach another high-volume meal, these are simple foods and swaps that can make a muscle-building diet much easier.Timestamps:- [00:00 – 01:43] – High-Calorie, Low-Volume Foods for a Muscle-Building Diet- [01:43 – 02:50] – #1 Dates- [02:50 – 03:39] – #2 Honey- [03:39 – 04:41] – #3 Kefir- [04:41 – 06:31] – #4 Fairlife Milk- [06:31 – 07:50] – #5 Aussie Bites- [07:50 – 08:52] – #6 Coconut- [08:52 – 09:54] – #7 Chia, Flax & Hemp Seeds- [09:54 – 11:10] – #8 Walnuts- [11:10 – 12:48] – #9 Dried Fruit- [12:48 – 14:45] – #10–11 Hummus, Tahini & Higher-Fat Dairy- [14:45 – 16:25] – #12–13 Bone Broth & Dark Chocolate- [16:25 – 18:27] – #14 Anchovies & Sardines- [18:27 – 19:13] – #15 Plantains- [19:13 – 20:12] – #16–17 Pine Nuts & Cacao Nibs- [20:12 – 20:40] – Making a High-Calorie Diet Easier to EatLinks & Resources:Purchase The Complete Fat Loss Guide: https://coryfit.com/product/the-complete-fat-loss-guide/Purchase The Glute Building Blueprint: https://coryfit.com/product/the-complete-glute-building-program/https://coryfit.com/⁠Coaching: Let's Chat⁠https://calendly.com/coryfit-coaching/15min⁠Consults: Book a Call⁠https://calendly.com/coryfit-coaching/one-time-consultationFor more content, follow along:⁠Instagram⁠: https://www.instagram.com/cory_fit/⁠Patreon⁠: https://patreon.com/CoryFit?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink

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