Showing posts with label peanut butter to gain weight. Show all posts
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Thursday, August 5, 2010

How Much Peanut Butter Should I Eat to Gain Weight?

About how much peanut butter should I eat daily to gain weight?  Larry Z.

Dear Larry,

For weight gain you want to aim for an extra 200 to 500 calories per day in your diet. This will add about 1/2 to 1 pound per week to your weight.
Peanut butter has about 100 calories per tablespoon. But the increase in calories doesn't all have to be from peanut butter!

You might consider something easier like a serving of carnation instant breakfast drink which provides 250 calories (when made with whole milk) and protein and vitamins and minerals. Two of these a day should help you gain nearly a pound each week.

Good Luck!