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Protein powder for weight gain
Hi I do yoga or small exercises at home and want to gain weight. Which protein powder is best to gain weight without any side effect I am also trying to maintain diet by adding eggs, non veg, carbs, fibre etc.
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- Weight gain is a gradual process that requires consistent better eating habits, effort, and regular exercise.
- Supplements should only be consumed if required or after consultation with a healthcare professional.
- For diet, include a source of protein in every meal such as eggs, fish, chicken, paneer, curd, dals, legumes, and soy products.
- You can try meal options like oats and nuts smoothie, dal based chilla, or egg based recipes for breakfast.
- For lunch and dinner, you can add protein based options like paneer, soybean, tofu or chicken with different marinade and seasoning options along with a bowl of colorful vegetable salads to your meals based on your diet preferences.
- You can also use homemade options like dry roasted nuts and seeds powder (1 tbsp) blended with banana and milk as smoothie, or sattu powder (1 – 2 tbsp) mixed with water and spices as sattu drink for extra nutrition.
- Practice strength training exercises such as resistance bands or weight exercises for better muscle gain.
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Do consult me for detailed guidance and a personalized diet plan to help you achieve your health goals.
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You need to take high protein diet.You can take Ensure or proteinex protein powder along with diet.Please ask me directly for personalized diet plan for you.
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Hi
To gain weight safely and effectively, you’ll want a protein powder that’s easily digestible, rich in amino acids and low in lactose. Here are some recommendations.
Optimum nutrition serious mass
Whey protein
Muscle milk pro series protein powder.
But you should not completely rely on protein powder for gaining weight. It should be combined with balanced diet which should be rich in protein, Carbs, fats.
Protein sources: Veg: paneer, tofu, nuts and seeds, legumes, cereals, besan
Non veg: eggs, lean meat, fish, poultry.
Carbs sources: whole grain breads and cereals, rice, yogurt
Fats: olive oil, nuts , seeds
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Include light exercise in your daily routine 1-3day/week
Take protein powder after workout, mid meals, bedtime.
Inculcate 6 small meals a day in your daily routine instead of 3 big meals.
For detailed please consult on practo with me.
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Avoid excess of protein powder as they cause bloating and indigestion.
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You don't need protein powder to gain weight. Try to include healthy fats in required amounts like nuts and seeds, avocados. This will support weight gain.
Also do not start taking protein powder without doing a blood test.
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Hi you need to increase the protein intake and high calorie high protein diet. Include eggs , lean protein like chicken fish. Cheese , paneer ,soya bean, whole milk, banana, yogurt, sattu powder. Maintain a balance diet. Protein powder you can Include any brand's whey isolate protein. For customized weight gain plan you can book a consultation for elaboration.
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Ms. Somya Jain
Dietitian/Nutritionist
9 yrs exp
Delhi
Actually we need to work on the portion of not only protein but carbs and healthy fats also
So please discuss your case over consultation to give you better advise and diet chart
As here it's your incomplete information
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Ms. Neema Yadav
Dietitian/Nutritionist
5 yrs exp
Kolhapur
Best protein powder for weight gain
Whey protein ( isolate/ concentrate)
Mass gainers
Plant based protein ( pea , brown rice, soy )
Casein protein
Best time
After workout
Between meals
At bedtime
With what :
Mix with bananas, oats , peanut butter, dates , almond milk , Avocados for high calorie shakes
Add smoothie, porridge, Laddoo mix to increase natural
Important Tips :
Combine with strength training/ resistance training-not just walking
Includes good fats : nuts , seeds , ghee , coconut
Eat 5-6 small meals/ day
Monitors your gut health-protein can cause bloating if digestion is weak
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Ms. Trupti Padhi
Dietitian/Nutritionist
17 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Good afternoon pls join through app directly for better guidance kindly.
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