Healthy food to put weight on...

sylphraven

Thanks all, you've given me a lot to consider. I'll pick up some complan tomorrow, I think he might drink the chocolate one with a banana mixed into it. Plus stock up on full fat milk & cream.

Yup, Avacados are full of Potassium, but he's got a bit fed up of them, though I could try googling for other recipes with them in.

Ooo, I could make Scotch Pancakes with a thick layer of butter on top when served, he loves those.

His system can tolerate most things as long as he eats plenty of fresh fruit & veg, except potatoe.

1/2 my side of the family have a fast Metabolism, always a running joke that my brother had hollow legs to store all the food he ate, while the other 1/2 have suffered from Anorexia at some point, this is the path I dont want him to take. I have never had scales in the house, & never shown any real concern in what people eat as long sad its in moderation.

If he still isnt putting any weight on in a couple of weeks I'll get back in touch with the dr & see what he can perscribe.

A diet of Big Macs, he'd freak & start telling how unhealthy they are, lol, though he'll quiet happily have them once in a while. Shame children arent taught that being too thin can alsop be dangerous.

Thanks again, big hugs to all.

kazmeister

Hi

I would look at an athletes diet. They usually have a healthy diet plus lots of training/exercise so if he is doinf less activty he should put on weight.

Some kids remain naturally thin. My son is 15 in 2 weeks and still only weighs 7 stone and wears aged 8 boxers!

moanymoany

The problem with the 'Jamie Oliver' thing is that it is all right in theory, in practice it tends to be preaching to the converted. Also it is hyped up by the tabloid press and tv.:mad: The meals I've seen the JO school kitchens cook are not 'fat free' just not 'fat full', this is a lot for a child to understand.

Is your son a rather anxious child? If you can, get him to look at thriftlady's thread about the wartime diet. Also find some of the recommended food for school dinners and sit with him and look at what they contain. This may give him a wider view. The modern fallacy that only no fat is good is rubbish and I have seen doctors on tv say how many calories a day kids need and it is a lot. It is a 'balanced' diet they need, not a 'faddy' diet.

Good luck, I used to have IBS, it is not nice. When my depression went it followed.

wendym

How about an occasional croissant, with butter AND jam? Perhaps a weekend treat?

My Scottish SIL eats pancakes with butter and syrup.

And you could sneak calories in via HM biscuits - again, SIL makes one that's shortbread, with a condensed milk fudge layer, then chocolate:

http://uktv.co.uk/food/recipe/aid/516853

It is a shame that children are being made to worry about this, when they should just think of food as something you need that also happens to taste nice. I recently read an article about the probability that the ridiculously low-fat diet some parents give their children may lead to serious fertility problems in adulthood.

Seakay

you can make a smoothie with avocado - interesting pale green colour makes a change! Add a spoonful of honey, some milk or yoghourt and whizz.

If the flavour of bananas is putting him off, add a spoonful of cocoa and a big pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to banana and milk/yohourt for a smoothie - honey to taste.

Frozen smoothie mixture makes good ice cream or ice lollies.

Come to that home made ice cream made with cream and fruit puree or flavoured custard made with eggs and cream is pretty calorific, but being home made and chemical free fits in with the healthy "real food" regime.


http://thefoody.com/pudding/icecream.html
http://mrtea.all.fivegeeks.net/old/chocolate_ice_cream.html
http://www.riverford.co.uk/recipes/recipe.php?recipeid=195&catid=8


How about homemade burgers with a slice of real cheese on top?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/database/invertedloadedcheese_14507.shtml
http://www.cookuk.co.uk/meat/beef/beef_burger.htm

As your son is taking in an interest in healthy food, perhaps he could lend a hand with the cooking - good for him to have the skill plus he would see all the real ingredients being used and probably be more likely to tuck in to the results.

This article is American (I think) but presents some basic facts in a simple and non-scary way:
http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/nutrition/food/fat.html

Pandora123_2

I'd be careful about giving him too many foods full of saturated fat and cholesterol (butter, cheese, full-fat dairy products, fatty meat etc). You can be skinny as a rake and still have high cholesterol and clogged arteries! Instead give him foods with healthy fats like nuts, seeds, avocado, coconut, olive oil (in cooking and salad dressings). Dried fruit is healthy and also quite calorie dense. Make him up some trail mix to snack on throughout the day. Popcorn is a good snack if you pop your own in a healthy oil like olive or walnut.

HTH

:A

sylphraven

Excellent ideas all:T , I've found a recipe on another thread for maxing croissant dough in a breadmaker so shall have a try of that today:j .

Also found boots doing Nestle build up, bogof, so picked up vanilla & strawberry.

Thats what I was concerned about Pandora, so I shall am to do a healthy balance of both.

Ooooo Seakay, ice cream, what a fab idea, he doesnt like the texture of smoothies, but frozen ones would probably go down very well. I may have to go looking for a cheap ice cream maker later, I know it'll make its money back.

Eherm, I TRIED to make similar fingers to those last week Wendy, oh what a disaster, lol, the fudge stayed too sticky (think it wasnt cooked long enough ) so the chocolate wouldnt go on top properly either. Think I'll have to ask my mom nicely to make som, shes always got them spot on.

NastyMatt

When have you ever seen a skinny rugby player??? If it's good enough to get them in shape to win the world cup then I reckon your lad might be interested!!

Take a look:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Eating-England-Performance-Recipes-Healthy/dp/0954197607/ref=pd_sxp_f_pt/203-3044420-5075104

elaina79

Hi everyone.

I'm going against the grain here I know, but I need to gain some weight. I'm currently 6 stone 7lbs and I'm 5ft tall. Apparently I'm just under the normal BMI.

I have been trying to gain weight for years but it doesn't seem to manage what I eat I don't put on any weight.
I have IBS so sometimes my diet isn't great but when I feel like I can't eat I have nutritional milkshakes instead.

Does anyone know what the best food is for me to eat and any receipes that I could try. I'm determined to get to my target of 7 stone 8lbs.:T

Fivenations

Have you looked at websites for weight training? They have loads of info on gaining weight and the types of food they reccomend. It includes lean meats, tuna, peanut butter, cottage cheese, seeds and nuts. Good luck