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A member asked:
How do i gain weight on a low gi diet?
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Why not gaining lbs?: A rule of thumb--to gain 1 pound eat 3000 calories more than your body normally burns. A bigger question is why are you having difficulty gaining weight? Have you explored with your doctor the possibility of undernutrition, hyperthyroidism, malabsorption and maldigestion, infection, altered GI tract function, eating disorders, inflammatory conditions, and malignancy? Pursue evaluation please.
Answered 2/6/2016
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Protein and fat: Protein has no glycemic index and neither does fat, so if you eat chicken, meat, fowl, in large portions, you should be able to gain weight. Most people with p.C.O. Dont want to gain weight . Many are overweight to start with. Low glycemic index should also include fresh vegetables-.
Answered 4/26/2014
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