Hey guys, what are the best vegetarian-friendly dishes for weight gain? I switched to a vegetarian diet a few months ago and have lost a ton of weight. I never weighed much to begin with and now I just look like a skeleton. I am eating well, but I am just unable to gain any weight. My diet is pretty healthy (no soda, fast food, sweets etc) & I do not wish to eat junk food to gain unhealthy weight. What are some healthy foods I can incorporate in my diet to gain weight?
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eat protein diet (meat) and rice , atleast 1 time a day
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well, can u plz tell me, what veg diet u have taken n how long? how much weight u have reduced?
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Well eat boiled potatoes, bananas and red beans(alternate of meat) but take it easy for the first few times because these beans can upset your stomach.
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I always enjoyed beans and lentils so they are still a big part of my diet. I love pasta so I usually sautee mixed veggies and mix in penne and sauce to it. I love rice too so I either make mixed vegetable pulao/biryani or boiled rice with rajma/daal. I have started making lots of veggie curries and I eat them with whole wheat roti. I also eat salad with every meal except for breakfast. I eat lots of snacks/small meals throughout the day. People are always telling me that I am always eating. I weighed a little over 100lbs in November 2013 but now I am 85lbs which is scary.
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If you need to gain weight I would substitute some of those salads for sandwiches. Bread will provide more calories. I would also start eating peanut butter sandwiches. Natural PB has good fats, and is very calorie dense. Add some jelly in there and two or three sandwiches will provide a lot of calories.
Nuts and seeds are also good. Pasta is great, which you're already eating. Try to add more cheese in there, as it's also calorie dense.
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85 lbs 
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Here, take my fat.
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I always enjoyed beans and lentils so they are still a big part of my diet. I love pasta so I usually sautee mixed veggies and mix in penne and sauce to it. I love rice too so I either make mixed vegetable pulao/biryani or boiled rice with rajma/daal. I have started making lots of veggie curries and I eat them with whole wheat roti. I also eat salad with every meal except for breakfast. I eat lots of snacks/small meals throughout the day. People are always telling me that I am always eating. I weighed a little over 100lbs in November 2013 but now I am 85lbs which is scary.
Wish i could eat this much
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Some people find it difficult to lose weight while others find it difficult to gain it. Both extremes are bad.
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eat avocados - this healthy and high fat . Consume other carbs and Potatoes.
You probably have a very fast metabolism.
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Some people find it difficult to lose weight while others find it difficult to gain it. Both extremes are bad.
True and I am in same situation as you but cannot bring myself to eat much.
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Same with me whatever I eat my weight didn't increase.but I think it's genetically or by birth. I always get comments ke ab tu thori moti hojao shadi ke baad. But I think I'm good in my way.
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Try date or banana shake, pancake or some ghee parhtas.
Notes down food to avoid. Up your starchy foods. Smoothies are good and indulge in a few vegan desserts.
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I love rice too so I either make mixed vegetable or boiled rice and boiled egg.
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really informative post,
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bananas are good for gaining weight. use dates with butter hope it works