Post by thread:Putting on weight.. .

I have a friend with cancer who is losing weight from secondary effects quite apart from the cancer proper. He is seeking to put on weight rapidly between chemotherapy cycles. Anyone got better advice than lashings of steak and mashed potato? (which is what I immediately thought of and is what in fact he suggested too). Google and recent reports says caffeine plus sugar taken at once tends to build fat faster than otherwise http://www.nutraingredients.com/news/news-ng.asp?n=62048-caffeine-energy-drinks-obesity BUT caffeine raises cortisol and stress levels so probably unwise. RM

Hello Russell, there are on the market some very good high quality protein shakes. The best are 100% vegetarian, with high quality soya protein. These shakes are specialy made for people that want to increase weight. I've taken some my self, as part of knowing the products i sell and distribute. My weight increased so much in a months time, that i had to start converting that fat into muscle, or else i would turn up twice as large. I would gladly send some shakes to you, but the overseas distance makes it price prohibitive, yes? I am in Portugal. Nevertheless, tell your friend that vegetable protein shakes are a healthy alternative to common animal food. kind regards, Antonio Sergio Sena O Mundo Natural ------------------------------------ "Onde a natureza e a saude andam de maos dadas..." spam_OUTinfoTakeThisOuTomundonatural.com http://www.omundonatural.com ------------------------------------ {Original Message removed}

You don't have corn syrup-laden carbonated beverages there? That ought to get anyone fattened up. Not good for the rest of your body though, it's a type of chemotherapy in it's own right (for diabetes) That is a difficult question, Russell! I've never heard anyone say they were looking to gain wait. Maybe mashed potatoes for dinner and ice-cream for dessert? I hate to say it but maybe fat is the best way to gain weight without screwing up your blood sugar horribly (like any carbs will do) A lot of athletes eat large amounts of protein supplements. If he can physically exercise maybe trying to add on muscle weight would be possible? - and more healthy. -- Martin K On Thu, June 22, 2006 7:12 am, Russell McMahon wrote: {Quote hidden}> I have a friend with cancer who is losing weight from secondary > effects quite apart from the cancer proper. He is seeking to put on weight > rapidly between chemotherapy cycles. Anyone got better advice than > lashings of steak and mashed potato? (which is what I immediately thought > of and is what in fact he suggested too). > > Google and recent reports says caffeine plus sugar taken at once tends > to build fat faster than otherwise > > www.nutraingredients.com/news/news-ng.asp?n=62048-caffeine-energy- > drinks-obesity > > BUT caffeine raises cortisol and stress levels so probably unwise. > > > > RM > > > > > > > > > > > > > -

My heart goes out to your friend. The treatment cures by killing the Cancer only marginally faster than it can kill the patient. The will to live defines that margin. My only real recommendation would be the Sumo wrestlers diet. Try Tapioca, Rice pudding and POI. Fatty fish like Tuna and Sardines. Rice, rice noodles and meat broth. Barbecued pork. More rice and rice pudding. Eat at rising, three times large meals, three times small meals and a large amount before bed. Best wishes and Bon Fortune M {Original Message removed}

Hmmm... aren't protein shakes used to build muscle? IE: it feeds the muscles when bodybuilding? For fat gain, I would think that carbs would be the best way to go. But, I strongly believe that this is the type of topic that should be quickly answered by a nutritionist or doctor, who would make a safe decision based on the specifics of the person. Cheers, -Neil. On Thursday 22 June 2006 03:01, Sena, Antonio Sergio wrote: {Quote hidden}> Hello Russell, > > there are on the market some very good high quality protein shakes. > The best are 100% vegetarian, with high quality soya protein. > These shakes are specialy made for people that want to increase > weight. > > I've taken some my self, as part of knowing the products i sell and > distribute. My weight increased so much in a months time, that i had > to start converting that fat into muscle, or else i would turn up > twice as large. > > I would gladly send some shakes to you, but the overseas distance > makes it price prohibitive, yes? I am in Portugal. > > Nevertheless, tell your friend that vegetable protein shakes are a > healthy alternative to common animal food. > > kind regards, > Antonio Sergio Sena > > > O Mundo Natural > ------------------------------------ > "Onde a natureza e a saude andam > de maos dadas..." > > .....infoKILLspam@spam@omundonatural.com > http://www.omundonatural.com > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > > > {Original Message removed}

Hello, "" Hmmm... aren't protein shakes used to build muscle? IE: it feeds the muscles when bodybuilding? "" Very true, but the person is not bodybuilding, so he will gain plenty of fat mass, hence weight. The reason that bodybuilders eat these shakes is that they get plenty of fat to convert to muscle. Is not that accurate to say that proteins feed the muscle, better, muscle is built from fat tissues. If you want to feed the muscle after exaustion, L-Carnitine is very good. regards, Antonio Sergio Sena O Mundo Natural ------------------------------------ "Onde a natureza e a saude andam de maos dadas..." infoKILLspamomundonatural.com http://www.omundonatural.com ------------------------------------ {Original Message removed}