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Doctor reccomended i start a low carb diet. i'm skinny and i do not want to get skinnier, i want to gain weight. what should i do?

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See a dietician: Carbs are part of healthy diet but one has to eat "healthy" carbs. Sit down with a dietician and you will be able to get a better idea of a balanced diet.

Answered 6/28/2015

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