Sonia Verma Sonia Verma Asked 6 months ago

Is greek yogurt good for weight gain?

I'm quite underweight and trying to gain some healthy weight. My gym trainer suggested adding Greek yogurt to my diet. Is Greek yogurt actually good for weight gain, or is it more for weight loss?

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Amit Saxena Amit Saxena Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago
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If you are struggling to gain weight despite eating well, please go get a full health checkup done first. I ignored my sudden weight loss for months thinking it was just stress, and it turned out to be a thyroid issue. Greek yogurt is great, but rule out any medical conditions first.

Rita Ahlawat Rita Ahlawat Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Look, Greek yogurt can help you gain weight if you eat the full-fat version and mix it with dense foods like nuts, honey, and bananas. But if you buy the fat-free version, it will do the opposite and keep you lean. Choose your dairy wisely according to your goal.

Sneha Patel Sneha Patel Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I am quite skinny and looking to gain some healthy weight safely. I heard Greek yogurt has a lot of protein, but I'm not sure which brand to buy. Do we have to eat the full-fat one, and is it okay to eat it daily at night?

Madan Lal Madan Lal Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Buying branded Greek yogurt every day for weight gain can easily cost you thousands of rupees a month. Instead, make thick dahi at home using full-cream milk and drain the liquid. It gives you the same high-calorie, high-protein benefits at a fraction of the cost.

Abhishek Roy Abhishek Roy Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I wish my problem was trying to gain weight, I just look at a tub of Greek yogurt and feel like I've gained two kilos! But seriously, if you want to gain, go for the full-cream version and load it with peanut butter. It's an easy, low-effort snack when you are too tired to cook.

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Rohan Deshmukh Rohan Deshmukh Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

I use Greek yogurt in my mass gainer shakes after gym. I blend full-fat Greek yogurt, oats, two bananas, and peanut butter. It is super easy to drink, tastes amazing, and easily adds about 600 calories to your day.

Suresh Menon Suresh Menon Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

While using Greek yogurt to gain weight, ensure you are choosing a clean lifestyle and staying active. Even for weight gain, we must monitor our lipid profiles and blood pressure regularly to ensure we are not just adding bad cholesterol to our body.

Neha Kapoor Neha Kapoor Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Gaining weight can be just as hard as losing it, so don't stress too much about it! Full-fat Greek yogurt is your best friend here because it is packed with good fats and protein. Just eat a nice big bowl with dry fruits every day and enjoy the process.

Nisha Roy Nisha Roy Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

I was researching healthy snacks for my brother who needs to put on muscle. It turns out Greek yogurt is perfect because it has high casein protein which absorbs slowly, helping with muscle growth if eaten before sleeping.

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Kriti Malhotra Kriti Malhotra Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Yes, it is absolutely amazing for healthy weight gain! 🎉 Just make sure to choose the full-fat version and mix in some delicious toppings like honey, mango slices, and almonds. It makes a super tasty and calorie-dense dessert!

Jatin Patel Jatin Patel Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

I used to panic because I was severely underweight and thought I had some metabolic disorder. My doctor assured me I just needed a structured calorie surplus. Adding full-fat Greek yogurt with nuts to my daily diet helped me gain weight steadily and naturally over six months.

Ananya Nair Ananya Nair Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Yes, full-fat Greek yogurt is excellent for healthy weight gain when combined with calorie-dense toppings like nuts, seeds, and honey.

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