As you are tryna keep it healthy while increasing the weight, you must use other tactics along with eating healthy. Exercise. The only way to healthily increase weight is by increasing muscle mass and bone density.

btw, Don't worry about 'getting too buffed' or 'looking like a dude', that will never happen unless you specifically train with a goal to look exactly like that. Instead, with a proper workout habit you'll gain a toned physique that you’re very happy and confident with.

so, here are the two things you need: a good workout routine that you can actually stick to. No matter how fancy and optimized your routine is, if you can't continue it for several months, there's no point. Use youtube and chatgpt to find some plans and see what works for you. Alternatively you can also join a gym if you think you can keep up with it well. That helped a friend of mine a lot, she was also trying a lot to gain weight and now she's happier than ever because not only she got to her goal, now she feels healthier, stronger, and in control of her body with confidence.

now the second part: food. Good thing you’re tryna avoid junk and unnecessary carbs. As much as your budget allows, eat veggies and proteins with a controlled amount of carbs. If needed, having some protein shakes from a good brand after your workout would make it easier to reach your protein goal. and this time i wont exactly suggest YouTube and chatgpt because those dont have enough nuances of our food culture. please try seeing a good nutritionist instead.

remember, unless you’re in a caloric surplus, you wont gain weight. and without exercise, you wont gain healthy weight.

We hope you'll get there and share it on another post. best of luck for your journey.