Weight Gain .. Need Suggestions !

I’ve been trying to gain weight too and I’ve been drinking boost protein shakes and they are helping me gain weight.

If you've lost a lot of weight than you are best to eat larger meals, and more frequent snacks. Keep it healthy, go for an extra portion, meats vegetables, pasta.

I've never much trusted canned protein like weight-lifters use. You can make your own smoothies with yogurt, peanut butter, and bananas in a blender.

Sorry I meant ensure not boost and I drink one with breakfast one as a snack during the day either before or after lunch and every once in a while I’ll drink one after dinner but usually I just drink two a day. It took me about a week to notice, but I’ve gained about 10 pounds in the last month.

Happy,

I second the Vega protein, as it is vegan, gluten-free (and I think no soy). The dairy-based (whey) proteins tend to speed up my bathroom trips, but I am a bit sensitive to lactose.

As for peanut butter -- just take a look at the labels. You want one that is nothing but peanut butter and salt. The oil will separate in these because there is no powdered sugar or other additive keeping it mixed, but I find if I give it a big mix when I first use it and then store it upside down in the fridge (must refrigerate after opening), it stays mixed. There are a number of natural/organic brands. I really like the Trader Joes one if they are near you. Otherwise, I just buy the one that is the cheapest with just the two ingredients -- they all taste the same. Smooth is probably easier to digest than crunchy, but I love me some crunchy.

You can also do a handful of nuts for a snack. I also like Luna Bars. But mostly, try adding more lean protein and complex carbs to your diet.

Frequemt snacks are whatever you wnjoy eating that's healthy: granola bars, fruits, veggies, crackers, and whatever else. Mix it up some. I'm frugal and shop based on cost rather than brand. You'll see more store brand/ generics in my cupboard than anything else.

Has anyone tried 4life Transfer Factor Plus and Bio EFA for their UL?