I am 6'2 and weighing around 70 kg, want to increase my weight (and I'm vegetarian) any suggestion, please suggest.

Question

Weight gain needs patience and happens gradually with improved appetite and sensible eating. Weight gain needs a healthy wholesome diet with increase in proteins, healthy fats and required carbohydrate intake. Include more of full fat milk, cheese,paneer, nuts and oilseeds in your diet with ample quantity of fresh fruits and vegetables. Do not skip meals and eat frequently. Do some exercise along so that digestion is good. Take care that you do not have constipation and are properly hydrated. If you need me to help you out with customized online diet chart, please contact us for a direct consultation through Lybrate or write to me.

Shalini Singhal · Accepted Answer

Weight gain needs patience and happens gradually with improved appetite and sensible eating. Weight gain needs a healthy wholesome diet with increase in proteins, healthy fats and required carbohydrate intake. Include more of full fat milk, cheese,paneer, nuts and oilseeds in your diet with ample quantity of fresh fruits and vegetables. Do not skip meals and eat frequently. Do some exercise along so that digestion is good. Take care that you do not have constipation and are properly hydrated. If you need me to help you out with customized online diet chart, please contact us for a direct consultation through Lybrate or write to me.

Surabhi Jain · Answer

Hi, Thank you for your query. We will be happy to help you. For increasing your weight, eat lots of carbohydrates (potatoes, rice, corn etc.) and good fats (various nuts, peanut butter etc.), high fat dairy (whole milk, cheese, paneer/ tofu). Increase your regular meal portions by a little amount. Drink milk daily. Get a little exercise everyday. We are here to guide you. For a detailed or customized diet plan, feel free to drop a message. Eat healthy, stay healthy Regards.