By Mehak Pal
Published Aug 08, 2023

Hindustan Times
Lifestyle

9 high-calorie vegan foods for weight gain

Gaining weight includes modifications to both your diet and lifestyle

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Here are nine vegan foods that can add the extra calories to your diet needed for weight gain

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Nuts like almonds, cashews, walnuts and pecans are loaded with protein, healthy fats and calories which can help support healthy weight gain

Nuts

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Quinoa is one of the best plant-based sources of protein that also has all nine essential amino acids which help with weight gain

Quinoa

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Olive oil is rich in healthy monounsaturated fats and is a healthy way to add extra calories to a meal

Olive oil

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Dry fruits are high in calories, fibre and micronutrients which support weight gain

Dry fruits

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Legumes such as lentils, beans and chickpeas have a good amount of protein, fibre and calories all of which can help you gain weight

Legumes

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 Sweet potatoes are high in calories and a number of essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants which can help you gain weight

Sweet potatoes

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Adding rice to your weight gain diet can support you as it is high in carbohydrates

Rice

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Avocados are an excellent source of fats, antioxidants, vitamins and fibre all of which are crucial for weight gain

Avocados

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Including coconut oil in your diet can help increase your calorie intake and support weight gain

Coconut oil

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