Anyone have good breakfast and lunch ideas to help gain weight?

makayladavies04
makayladavies04 Posts: 1 Member
edited August 2023 in Food and Nutrition
I’m 25 weeks pregnant and very underweight and I’m struggling with tryna find foods that help get my calories up if anyone has any ideas please let me know

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  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,055 Member
    Because you're pregnant and very underweight, you should discuss this with your doctor.

    In general, it's easier to add calories with high fat food as fat has 9 calories per gram as compared to carb and protein's 4 calories per gram. So, more butter, oil, cheese, nuts, nut butter, fattier cuts of meat, full fat everything, etc.

    But do put a call in to your doctor today.
  • SafariGalNYC
    SafariGalNYC Posts: 1,702 Member
    edited August 2023
    Nuts - peanut butter or walnut butters - 190 cals per tablespoon.

    Cook with olive oil.
    Olive oil 120 cals per tablespoon.

    There are also weight gainer protein powders… agree to check in with your dr.
  • Corina1143
    Corina1143 Posts: 4,130 Member
    edited August 2023
    Smoothie? Your favorite, not mine. Slip a little natural nut butter in. Hardly noticeable, but good for nutrition and calories.
    Cheese? If it's not too filling.

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