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I m massively underweight n to top it off i m a vegan help me with a diet plan?
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See Dr., then eat...: If one is truly underweight (based on height, family background, and body type), a Dr. can evaluate for a hormonal, digestive, or other disorder. If no medical cause is found, then one can add weight by eating more calories of nutritious foods, while also doing weight-training to increase muscle. Proteins: egg white, tofu, peanuts, nonfat milk... Better fats: olive oil, walnuts, almonds, ....
Answered 2/1/2015
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