Q. I’m a 30-year-old man and I’m struggling to gain weight. I exercise 5-7 hours a week. My health is good. I really enjoy vegetables and other healthy foods, but it’s hard to get enough calories without adding soda and dessert to my meal of chicken salad, for example. I know sugar causes a host of bad health effects, but what alternatives are there? How can I get more calories without causing collateral damage?

A.  You’re absolutely right: You don’t want to get those extra calories by loading up on soda and dessert!

Fortunately, I can think of lots of ways to add calories without resorting to foods that undermine your health and nutrition. Continue reading “Tips for Healthy Weight Gain” >