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Please suggest what foods can i eat as a vegan to gain weight?

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Dr. Andrew Lipton answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Fat vs fit: You may want to gain weight but not fat. Lean body mass can increase with the combination of increase caloric intake and exercise. Resistance training and weights will help you gain mass. Vegan choices include vegetable oils and beans and legumes.

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Answered 12/10/2013

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