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Foods To Gain Weight

Some people who are underweight find it hard to put on weight, like others struggle to reduce it. Instead of eating processed, high-calorie, and unhealthy foods to gain weight, taking milk, nuts, potatoes, fish, and protein supplements can help gain weight safely and effectively.

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My wife has not been able to gain weight. Please suggest.

Query: Hello doctor, My wife is 24 years old. She is 5 feet and 3 inches in height and weighs 92 lbs. Since our marriage, her weight has not increased. It is almost static. We are vegetarians. I have a 2-year-old baby born via C-section. She has not been able to gain weight. Kindly suggest anything to reco...  Read Full »


Bhanushali Sonali Suresh Tara

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per the height of your wife, the ideal weight should be between 62 to 65 kg. So, yes she needs to gain some healthy weight. There are many factors that affect the individual weight and height. For example, the age, gender, lifestyle, diet, and genetic factors....  Read Full »

I lost weight every time I stopped going to the gym. Why?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 23 years old. Two months back, I joined a gym and I gained about 110 to 132 pounds but when I stopped going to the gym, my weight started reducing gradually. Now, I weigh 108 pounds. Each time I stop going to the gym, there is a weight loss. Why? Kindly suggest a protein powder to...  Read Full »


Neha Suryawanshi

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are elated to have you onboard at icliniq. You need to eat a high-protein diet. Take small and frequent meals at regular intervals. I suggest you take the protein powder (Nutrilite). Take one scoop with one glass of milk every day. I hope this helps. ...  Read Full »

I am a 25-year-old who is very thin and weak. Can I take supplements to gain weight?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 25-year-old male and my weight is 119 lbs. I look very thin and weak. Please suggest me some supplements for gaining weight. Will supplements cause any side effects in our bodies? I am confused as I do not have any medical problems and have a healthy body. I only want to gain we...  Read Full »


Shakti Mishra

Answer: Hello, Thank you for stopping by! I am here to provide expert opinions on your medical issues. It is more important to be fit and healthy. Even though you are slim you should have strength in your body. You can follow some basic diet plans and workouts for gaining weight. The supplements will only y...  Read Full »

I am a 19-year-old male trying to gain weight with no success. Kindly suggest ways to gain weight.

Query: Hello doctor,I have been working out for the last five to six months as my goal was to gain weight and muscle not lose. My weight in the start was like 130 lbs and now I am losing weight. I eat a lot at least seven meals a day but still, I am losing weight. I now weigh 119 lbs. I am a 19-year-old m...  Read Full »


Sanchari Majumder

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to your height, your weight and BMI is normal. Firstly you should check your thyroid and your stress level. Daily exercise with a proper diet will help you in achieving your weight with fitness. I give you a diet chart and alternative foods are also mention...  Read Full »

I have had flu and a chest infection for ten days. Is it the reason for my weight loss?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 20-year-old female who has had the flu and chest infection for ten days now. I noticed in the last two days that I have lost a lot of weight, especially in the face and thighs. Is this due to low appetite or to do with the illness itself? I am taking Penicillin.  Read Full »


Sanchari Majumder

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I suggest alternative foods. Early morning (7 AM): Three to four pieces of soaked almonds or sprouts. Breakfast (8.30 AM): Brown bread (four pieces) and boiled egg three pieces or bread and peanut butter four pieces. Midmorn...  Read Full »

I want to increase my weight. Please advise.

Query: Hi doctor, I want to increase my weight. Please give me some solution and is there is any alternative way?  Read Full »


Sanchari Majumder

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I advise you to follow this chart: 1. An early morning soak of almonds or sprouts. 2. Breakfast (8.30 a.m): Eat brown bread (4 pieces ), boiled egg 3 pieces and peanut butter. 3. Midmorning: (11 a.m): Fruit juice especially pineapple...  Read Full »

Kindly give me tips for effective weight gain and body transformation.

Query: Hi doctor,I am 19-years-old. I am doing push-ups regularly. I live in a hostel. I take dry fruits 500 milligrams of milk daily, but it has no effect on my body. So please suggest to me what I do to gain weight.  Read Full »


Sanchari Majumder

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. According to your height, your weight is normal, and also body mass index (BMI) is normal. Firstly you should check - Thyroid 2 and stress level. Daily exercise with a proper diet will help you in achieving your weigh...  Read Full »

I am a 26-year-old female trying to increase my weight. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,I am 26 years old. I am trying to increase my weight but no use. My diet is perfect. I do not know why I am not gaining weight. Kindly help.  Read Full »


Sanchari Majumder

Answer: hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. According to your height, your weight is normal and also BMI is normal. Firstly you should check your thyroid, and stress levels. Daily exercise with a proper diet will help you in achieving your weight with fitness. I give you a diet chart. A...  Read Full »

I want to put on weight naturally and overcome my acne problem. Kindly help.

Query: Hi doctor, I want to gain weight naturally, but my body does not respond to the nutrients I consume, and I use numerous creams to treat my acne, but it keeps coming. Kindly give some tips to over come from this.  Read Full »


Sanchari Majumder

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query, According to your height, your weight is normal and also body mass index is normal. I suggest you to get thyroid 2 stress level. Daily exercise with proper diet will help you in achieving your weight with fitness . You have to eat every t...  Read Full »

I have toxic liver hepatitis. Can you suggest a diet plan to gain weight?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 22 years old and have been diagnosed with toxic liver hepatitis (now I have toxins in my liver and moderate fibrosis). Doctors told me to rest for at least three months and eat home food. I am taking medications. I am currently 90 lbs and look very skinny. What should I eat that...  Read Full »


Sanchari Majumder

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I would suggest the following diet plan: At 7 a.m., three to four pieces of soaked almond or sprouts. For breakfast at 8.30 a.m., brown bread (4 pieces), boiled egg- three pieces or bread, and jam. At 11 a.m.- one ...  Read Full »

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