Diet for weight gain - #21545
My question is since I've had my gallbladder removed. So I want to the diet plan to gain healthy weight to strengthen body and fuller face I'm struggling in weight gain my current weight is 47 and I have been facing this since year so need diet and some ayurvedic aushadhi to get rid with this.
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Tab ashwagandha 2-0-2 Tab. Laghumalini Vasant ras 1-0-1 Bala churna 1/4 tsp in milk 2 times in a day For customized diet plan you can ask for consultation
Avoid spicy, oily and processed food. Regular exercise. Tab.Liv52 DS 1-0-1 Shatavari kalp 15gms twice with milk.
Ashwagandha churna- 1/2 teaspoon with milk at night Chyvan Prash-1 teaspoon daily Include ghee in diet
1.Vidaryadi grita 1tsp in morning empty stomach followed by warm water 2.Ajashwagandadi lehya 1tsp at bedtime with warm milk
Improve fruits and vegetables , You can have dates, Raisins daily, ,add Millets in your diet, Drink adequate amount of water
Tab. Liv-52 1-0-1, after food with water
Shatavari granules 2tsp. twicebdaily in a glass of cool milk.
Consume High-Calorie Nutritious Foods- like banana as a mid-morning snack and full-fat milk in breakfast and 2hrs after dinner.
Increase The Number of Meals. Consume Healthy Carbs- like banana, potato, sweet potatoes, mangoes, whole grains, rice, etc. instead of sugar-rich foods, chocolates, and other junk foods.
Have black dates+ bananas with milk daily.
Consume a Protein Source with Every Meal- like Chicken breast, tofu, legumes and beans, nuts and seeds, fish, eggs, milk, and yogurt should be your go-to choices of protein.
Add Healthy Fats - Include foods like nuts, seeds, salmon, and olive oil in your diet.
Eliminate Stress-
Meditation, yoga, and breathing exercises also work well to reduce stress.
Get Enough Sleep.
Drink enough Water as per your body needs.
Avoid spicy food, fermented foods, maida, fried food, bekary food, potato, cold beverages, more intake of tea or coffee Have more leafy green Veggies, sprout, more salad, Have soaked dry grapes almonds walnuts dates Fresh fruit like pomogranets, banana, apple orange Include ghee in your diet Avoid untimely intake of food Take swamala compound 1 tsp with milk
TAKE ASHWAGHANDA POWDER=100GM SHATAWAR POWDER=100GM CHANA SAATU =100GM OATS POWDER=100GM MAKAHANA POWDER=100GM
MIX ALL IN A JAR AND TAKE 1/1 TSP WITH BANANA MILK AFTER MEAL TWICE DAILY FOR SURE YOUR WEIGHT ARE INCREASED
Can you please mention your height and current BMI What about your appetite??Is it good or not?? Are you suffering from any kind of acidic reflux,gastric discomfort?? Rx: If you are having good appetite 1.Chayavanapraasham:1 TABLESPOON AT NIGHT and drink one glass of hot milk over it
Advising 1)Guluchyadi Kashayam 15 ml twice daily B/F 2) Chevanaprasha lehyam 1 spoon daily 3)Triphala churna 5 g with Luke warm water Bedtime
Just after waking up have overnight soaked black raisins almonds and figs
Breakfast -
Herbal tea cinnamon corriander seed tea
mileet pancakes / veg stuff paratha Boiled moong or moong ka pani 11 am fruits 1pm lunch - roti Sabji of your choice Dal tuvar or mung or rajma Post lunch have mukhwas of saunf or have saunf water aft 1 hr
4 pm snacks like dry fruit laddo Coconut or khajur barfi Shrifal with gud Poha chevda or ghee roaster makhana or chana dal
Dinner keep it light like jau or jawar daliya with good amount of vegetables in it or keep boiled veg soup in cow ghee Ragi or rawa dosha
For all daal and vegetables cooking use cow ghee and mustard, jeera, lal mirch, corriander haldi saindhav salt and kadhi patta… Dont use oil and garam masala for it 10pm milk with additives like ashwagandha / brahmi / shatavari / kesar based on your need…
Also keep good mental health do meditation and physical exercises like zumba or dance classes.
Banana + Almond smoothie: Blend 1 ripe banana + 1 glass warm milk + 5 soaked almonds + 1 tsp ho
Paneer Paratha (cottage cheese stuffed roti) cooked in ghee
1 glass buttermilk (if digestion feels strong)
(Purpose: energy boost, protein, healthy fats)
Mid- snack
Handful of nuts and seeds: (Almonds, cashews, dates, pumpkin seeds)
OR
1 boiled sweet potato with a little ghee
Lunch
Steamed rice or soft roti
Dal (lentil soup) — Moong dal preferred
Seasonal cooked vegetable sabzi (example: carrots, spinach, pumpkin)
1 tsp ghee added on dal or rice
Small cup of curd/yogurt (if no bloating or gas)
(Purpose: complete meal, nourishing, easy to digest)
Evening snack
1 glass warm milk + ½ tsp Ashwagandha powder + a little jaggery
OR
Peanut butter on toast
OR
Fruit like chikoo (sapota), banana, mango (seasonal)
1. Kushmand rasyanam 1 tsp morning empty stomach 2. Shatavari kalp 1 tsp -0-1 tsp after food 3. Rambhaphala rasyana 1 tsp at bed time followed by warm water
Hello Bhawana
AYURVEDIC MEDICINE FOR WEIGHT GAIN
• Chitrakadi Vati 1 -0-1 To be Chewed Just 10 mins Before Meals • Shatavari Gulam 2 Tsf -0- 2 Tsf with 1 Glass of Luke Warm Milk • Narasimha Rasayan 2 Tsf -0-2 Tsf Night After Food
HOME REMEDY FOR WEIGHT GAIN
• DRY FRUITS SHAKE :- Badam 2 + Pista 2 + Kaju 2 + Akrod 1 + Anjeer 2 + Khajoor 3 + Kishmish 1 Tsf + Khas khas ½ Tsf + ½ Elayachi + 2 Banana + 1 Glass of Boil Cooled Milk Keep this for 2 Hours Soaked and Then take once a Day
• NORMAL DAILY DIET
Home Made Multigrain Roti +Sabji + Leafy Vegetables+ Salads + Milk Products + Rice + Dal + Ghee + Jaggery
• DO’S :- Take All Alkaline Leafy Vegetables Fruits salads sprouts dry fruits Sweets Milk Products Non Veg Honey of ur Choice Afternoon Sleep Physical Activities Exercise Outdoor Games Dhyan Meditation Surya Namaskar
• DON’TS:- All Acidic Spicy Salty Sour Masala Fried Fast Foods Bakery Maida Items Packed Canned Processed Foods Stress Strain etc
REGARDS
Dr Arun Desai
God Bless You 😊🙏
Certainly, weight gain can be a bit challenging, especially after gallbladder removal. Ayurvedic principles can certainly aid in your journey. Your focus should be on enhancing your digestive fire or agni and nourishing the dhatus (tissues).
Firstly, let’s address diet. Since the gallbladder plays a role in fat digestion, it’s wise to incorporate healthy fats gradually. Start by adding small amounts of ghee, which is effective in nourishing and grounding, into your meals. Perhaps include one teaspoon of ghee in rice or dal. Cook meals with warming spices like cumin, ginger, and turmeric to promote digestion.
Eating small, frequent meals can be more manageable post-cholecystectomy. Focus on easily digestable foods like well-cooked rice, kitchari (a combination of rice and mung dal), and pureed soups. Include easily digestible proteins in your diet such as moong dal, or panir. A smoothie with ripe bananas, almond milk, and a pinch of cardamom in the morning can be a soothing start to the day.
Hydrate wisely; warm water with lemon squeezes can enhance digestion. Avoid cold drinks and raw foods as these can hamper the digestive fire.
For herbal support, consider Ashwagandha. Taken with warm milk or water, one teaspoon before bed assists in tissue nourishment and supports weight gain. Shatavari can also be beneficial for improving strength. As always, consult a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner before starting new herbs.
Regular meal timing aligns with the body’s rhythms, boosting digestive capability. Incorporate gentle exercises like yoga or walking to help with appetite and digestion. Prioritize restful sleep, as it’s essential for overall well-being and balanced metabolism.
If you experience any discomfort, consult a healthcare provider immediately. These steps should be an adjunct to any medical advice you receive. With consistency, you’ll notice changes, while keeping your body health well-balanced.

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