Thanks for the detailed input . Always thin, with milk and butter allergy and current taking
vitamin D ,
B12 and
calcium
Here is Personalized weight gain and gut friendly strategy:
1. Eat every 2-3 hours:
Small , frequent meals to help improve digestion and
Calorie intake
Includes mix of protein, healthy fats and carbs in every
Meal
2. Includes high calorie and nutrients dense foods
Add healthy fats:
Avocados, peanut butter, almonds butter, flaxseed oil
Sesame oil
Protein:
Tofu , lentils, chickpeas, Rajmah , moong, soy chunks
Complex carbs:
Brown rice, quinoa, sweet potatoes, oats, millet
Nuts and seeds:
Almonds , walnuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds,
Flax seeds and chia seeds
3. Use plant based alternative for dairy:
Lactose-free milk or
Almond, soy , coconut, oat and rice milk
4. Smart snack strategies
Banana with peanut butter
Trail mix
Smoothie with plant milk , banana and peanut butter
Roasted chickpeas , makhana, boiled corn with spices
5. Supplements Smartly:
Vitamin D - take with fat early morning
Vitamin B12 - good for energy and metabolism
Calcium: take apart from iron rich meals or tea/ coffee
For better absorption
Optional Additions :
Probiotics: improve digestion and gut health
Plant based protein supplements: muscle gain
6. Hydrate well :
Avoid drinking large amounts of water just before/ after
Meals
Add ajwain , fennel tea, ginger tea if digestion is weak