How to Gain Weight After a Colostomy

Gaining weight after a colostomy may sound easy but it can be harder then you think. Adding junk food to your diet may be the quickest route to adding on those extra pounds but it is not the healthiest. Gaining weight the healthy way takes more of an effort but it is worth it in the long run. Healthy weight gain is accomplished with a proper diet. You will have added on those extra pounds while remaining healthy.

Things You'll Need

• Fish
• Fruits
• Vegetables
• Nuts and whole grain
• Chicken
• Protein powders
• Nutritional supplement drinks

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Instructions

• 1

  Include omega-3 essential fatty acids to your diet. Omega-3 is essential to your health but cannot be manufactured by the body. It can be found in tuna, salmon and walnuts. Not only will omega-3 help add on weight but it can help protect you against heart disease.

• 2

  Eat more protein. Protein is essential for body mass and can be found in chicken and eggs. When preparing your chicken, skip the fried and go for baked. Baked chicken is less greasy then fried thus healthier. Also, cook the chicken completely before eating.

• 3

  Add fruits, vegetables and whole grains to your meals. You need healthy carbohydrates to up your weight gain. Fruits, vegetables and whole grains are the best place to find those carbohydrates.

• 4

  Buy protein powders and nutritional supplement drinks. These will add more calories to your diet and can be found at most grocery or health food stores.