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How can I gain weight?

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wikiHow Editorial Team
03/04/25 10:31pm
Here are some simple tips and tricks to help you gain weight if you're naturally skinny:
  • Add olive oil, nuts, or cheese to your meals for an easy calorie boost.
  • Eat high-calorie snacks, like full-fat yogurt, hummus, nut butters, and protein bars.
  • Drink high-calorie beverages, like protein shakes or smoothies with peanut butter.
  • Eat a balanced diet of protein, fruits and vegetables, and whole grains to build lean mass rather than excess fat.
  • Eat 5-6 smaller meals throughout the day rather than 3 large meals so you're less likely to fill up.
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Pouya Shafipour, MD, MS
Board Certified Family Medicine Specialist
03/04/25 10:32pm
Weight gain requires a healthy diet high in complex carbohydrates, fruits, and healthy protein along with exercise to help build lean mass. Usually I recommend adding some protein shakes and healthy snacks to help with weight gain while preventing abdominal fat building.
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04/09/25 9:41pm
Eat grits with toast and eggs and meat or oatmeal every morning for breakfast I guarantee you will gain weight within a week's time
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