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Dear SIr / Mam ...iam 23 years old my height is 5'5 my weight is 45 kg iam very tall n thin please help me to gain weight what shoould i do ...
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Hi, You can opt from all the variety of pulses, eggs, white meat I.e. chicken and fish for proteins prepared in less oil with healthy way of cooking methods or any type of healthy preparation like sprouts, steamed or cooked on liw heat with lid. cover.
For carbohydrates you can select any of grains in combination in a healthy way of preparation.
Select all the seasonal vegetables and fruits of variety around 4 to 5 servings.
Atleast 500 ml of low fat milk or its products must be included in your daily intake.
Keep proper hydration.
Avoid readymade foods ,fried foods and processed foods
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Hello there...... Only calories won’t add to your body weight,include the right amount of proteins to your diet. Remember ladies, if you want to put on weight and look fit, you need to build muscles not flab. Eat -
Eggs, lean meat, fish, pulses, sprouts, and dairy products that rich sources of proteins. Fish such as tuna and mackerel are rich in oil and are one of the best ways to increase weight.
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