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What healthy foods can i add to my diet to gain an additional 300 calories?

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Dr. Su Fairchild answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

Coconut oil: Coconut oil is an excellent addition. The medium chain triglycerides are easily burned for energy.

Answered 2/8/2013

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