I'm too fat, he's too skinny

suziblues2000

My husband just got discharged from the hospital. He has a sick liver and he had a horrible infection in his leg. Anyway, we are the same height; 5'6" and he weights only129 and I way .... much more.

How/what do I cook? I need to lose the wieght and he needs to gain weigh!

Well, actually, I am fine with my food. I try to eat all organic, no processed foods. Cutting down on sugar and white flour etc. etc. and I'm losing weight fine. But my husband needs to gain weight.

I've been givin him Ensure Drinks and they are great but I need some kind of healthy food idea's that are high calorie. His sugar intake has been way over because I am trying to find high calorie foods that he likes and so far this has been only stuff like ice cream, pie, home made strawberry shakes...

So, I need some idea's on lots of healthy, high calorie foods for him.

I don't look forward to all this cooking separete meals for us (I hate to cook) but I will do whatever it takes to help him get healthier and gain some weight and help me stay healthy and continue to lose wieght.
THANKS for any ideas.

elleloulou

Oh I hope people have some good suggestions on this
My and my partner are the same. He hasnt been sick just has a ridiculous metabolism which is hard to cook for when im limiting things

thecakelocker

Extra helpings, cheese on top, more dressings and sauces.

Woomytron

Peanut butter, nuts, and olive oil. Also make extra for him to eat. You could also make him some protein shakes, that can boost up his calorie count.


Good luck and hope he feels better soon. :flowerforyou:

Brenda4105

I have a friend whose daughter needed to gain weight, they told her to eat peanut butter - it is very high in fat but a great source of protein, bagels and cream cheese, & milkshakes. No cooking involved with those. Eat as much as they want to gain weight. Oh and whole milk was another thing.
Best of luck.

LishieFruit89

Roast him veggies in olive oil - more than you would use for yourself

Peanut butter, trail mix, other nuts, avocados (sneak them into smoothies)

Athena53

I deal with the same issue- I have to make sure I'm not eating too much, and DH is on meds that depress his appetite. He's 74 and supposed to be watching his cholesterol, but we buy a pint of super-premium ice cream every week and that's his. Fortunately, he's not enamored of the things that really tempt me (basically anything loaded with frosting). Nuts, including peanut butter, are calorie-dense and not too bad for you. I always make sure we have a good supply of pistachios or almonds.

trishgrace

Peanut Butter and Guacamole. Both Yummy, and high calorie.

Contrarian

Is your last name Sprat?

lunglady

What kind of liver problem? That will have an impact on what you should make for him. For example, if he's had hepatic encephalopathy he may need protein restriction. If he has portal hypertension, he may need fluid and sodium restriction. Etc, etc, etc....

Perhaps you should ask his physician or a dietitian instead of an internet forum.

257_Lag

Is your last name Sprat?

LOL

xMallie

Is he able to eat avocado? It's full of nutritional benefits. Probably stay away from the processed foods... They're just dangerous (Although I am unsure what his problem is with his liver, if he had a fatty one McDonalds wouldn't help at all, even though they help gain weight!)

MrsAgi

I'd go with good, healthy home cooking, but he gets double portions, dressings/toppings, sides as well

More importantly, think about his snacks - dried fruit and nuts, nut butters, avocado, cheese are all high cals for minimal bulk. Any bread products will up his cals substantially, as will meal replacement shakes either with his meals or with snacks

Mia_RagazzaTosta

Outside of a medical diagnosis I would say to cook like you have been but double up his portions. However, I agree with the poster who said to consult with his doctor to make sure he doesn't have any dietary restrictions.
If not, extra butter, oil, cheese, etc for him!

squirrelythegreat

Fatty cuts of steak

junemiller

Have his Dr refer him to a nutritionist. You don't want to load him up on fats. There are diets designed to be heart healthy and still help him achieve a healthy weight.

socrates02

hi i have the same problem what i do is when we have garlic bread and a salad with our pasta i give him my bread and and half of my pasta and he gives me half of his salad .

RumOne

I have a son that needs to gain weight (not for the same reason) and his doctor suggested making milkshakes and ensure but also suggested adding 2 tbs of cream to his milk, add extra cheese where ever I can to his plate, snack on nuts, regular salad dressings, avocados,and add mayonnaise to his sandwiches.

I make him a smoothie for him with milk with a little cream (I have used ensure), peanut butter, banana, and nesquick with ice that is tasty and helps with the cals.

Good Luck

Sarah_L_S

Hmm, I'll try to give you some suggestions that don't involve cooking many extra meals/extra expense:

- when you make rice/pasta/carbs, give him 2/3 and you have 1/3 of the carbs
- he could snack on nuts, peanut butter or cheese sandwiches between meals
- sprinkle cheese on his meal / dressing on his salads (have your plain)
- have full fat milk for him, skimmed for you
- have full fat yogurts for him, diet versions for you

These should make your dietary intakes at least a few hundred cals different a day.

Best of luck to both of you!

BusyRaeNOTBusty

Extra helpings, cheese on top, more dressings and sauces.

Make side dishes that you won't eat for him like potatoes with heavy cream, pasta, etc.