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How do i gain weight? is it good to eat takeout and junk food to gain weight?
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No, junk food: Will only provide "empty calories" that make you sluggish w/out giving you nutrition. A visit to a nutritionist is the best place to start. You need lots of protein, fats and some carbs. Good fat, like marine fish oil, coconut oil, etc. Not vegetable fat, especially not high fructose corn syrup. Peace and good health. Turn fat into muscle is best.
Answered 4/13/2014
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No: Its not good to eat takeout and junk food because they are low in nutrients and you may gain fat not healthy muscle weight. Try eating nutritious foods that are high in calories, like nuts- spreads made from chickpeas- hummus are healthier for you than fast foods.
Answered 4/25/2014
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