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Can anyone tell me what can i eat to gain weight (without eating meat or eggs due to vegetarianism)?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Weight gain: Foods to help w healthy weight gain: almonds, cashews, pecans, sunflower seeds, flax seeds, walnuts, hummus, Avocados, granola, trail mix, dried fruits, extra virgin olive oil, canola oil & Smoothies (w added silken tofu ).

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Answered 10/21/2015

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