Q. I am a vegetarian. I would like to gain weight without any side effects. Please help.

Hi,

It is very important to gain weight in a healthy way (i.e, gaining muscle and not fat). For this, both diet and exercise play a major role.

DIET:

• Include a lot of protein in your diet in the form of nuts, seeds and sprouts. Protein drinks like Protinex are also helpful.

• Instead of 3 major meals a day, take 6-7 small meals. Take nuts, sprouts, raw vegetables and fruits as mini meals.

• Always start your day with a fruit. 

EXERCISE:

• Exercise every day. Concentrate more on strength training exercises like weight lifting. Start off with lighter weights and slowly progress to heavier weights to avoid muscle injury.

• Include a whey protein drink as a pre- and post-workout meal to fuel your muscle growth.

Consult a dietician online for any modifications in your diet chart --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dietician

Same symptoms doesn’t mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Suneetha B S

Diabetology

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