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How to gain weight as a vegan?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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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 ).

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/4/2014

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