Weight Gain

Nowadays, obesity is becoming a significant public health risk, being underweight can also cause health problems. Putting on weight may be necessary for an underweight person.

It was noticed that consuming 300–500 calories more than the body burns daily basis is usually sufficient for steady weight gain. But for underweight, a person may need to consume up to 1,000 calories more per day.

Here we suggested some of the best and effective home remedies that are proven to be safe and provides proper nourishment and weight to the particular person.

1. Almond Milk

Almond milk is a rich source of proteins, fats, and calories. Enriched almond milk is an excellent calcium source as it makes the person internally strong and helps to gain weight naturally.

How to use

• Two glasses of this milk contain around 14 grams of protein while the polyunsaturated fats in almond add those extra calories when included in our milk. Simmer it for five minutes. Add sugar according to your taste and consume it twice daily for about 2-3 months. To make it more effective and delicious, you may put in dates and dried figs in the boiling milk.

2. Bananas

Bananas are very effective and easiest home remedies by which a person can gain weight naturally. It is a rich source of vitamins and also instant energy boosters as they are packed with ample calories. Banana is a good source of healthy carbohydrates which is effective in gaining weight when consumed in the right way.

How to use

• Eat one banana daily in your breakfast followed by a glass of warm milk.

3. Beans

Beans are a very rich source of fiber, carbohydrate, and protein-rich food that is very beneficial for weight gain. A wide variety of beans are available; for instance, red beans, black beans, soybeans, lima beans, kidney beans, and lentils.

How to use

• Eat fresh bean salad or consume bean soup daily for two months.

4. Mango

Mango has a high content of fiber and water, therefore, it may help you in preventing constipation while promoting regularity in the digestive tract and keeping it healthy as well. It also contains high amounts of Vitamin K which improves calcium absorption and promotes optimal bone health.

How to use

• Prepare a milkshake of mango. Consume it twice daily for around 30 days. You will surely notice positive results.

5.Eggs

Eggs contain rich amount of calories, protein, fat, mineral, and vitamin that makes them an excellent food for underweight. It is a very effective remedy that helps to build body muscles and energizes immensely.

How to use

• The white part of an egg can be eaten thrice daily.
• Scrambled egg whites or omelets can be included in your breakfast daily.

6. Yogurt

Being a rich source of protein, yogurt is an effective home remedy in increasing body weight. It contains high amounts of calcium, calories, and fat those provide proper nourishment to the whole body.

How to use

• Have a bowl of yogurt daily with some added sugar to put on a few pounds.

7. Raisins and figs

Figs are loaded with polyunsaturated fats and raisins containing essential fatty acids that will certainly add needed calories to your diet helps in the maintenance of proper weight.

How to use

• Take six dried figs and soak them in water and add thirty grams of raisins in it. Leave them overnight. Eat them in two portions during the day. Take this effective remedy for 30 days to put on weight.

8. Avocado

Unlike other whole fruits, avocados are considered as highly nutritious fruit and chock-full of calories. It contains heart-healthy fats and a good amount of vitamin E, folic acid, and potassium that are very beneficial for weight gain.

How to use

• Increase the intake of avocado fruits daily or you can also drink the juice of avocado once daily for about one month.

9. Custard Apple

This creamy-delicious fruit has numerous benefits. People who want to put on some weight must include custard apple in their diet. It increases metabolism and triggers appetite. Besides, it provides instant energy to your body.

How to use

• The easiest way to eat custard apple is just cut it in half or pull apart with your hands and use a spoon to scoop out the flesh to eat. Take this remedy regularly for gaining proper weight.

10. Ginger

Ginger is proven to be a very effective home remedy for weight gain and also helpful in the treatment of digestive disorders. It works by stimulation of appetite very effectively and helps to gain some pounds.

How to use

• Grate ginger while cooking your meal or brew a cup of ginger tea once daily regularly.

11. Flaxseeds

Flaxseeds are packed with abundant fat that helps to energize the body and store fats in different parts of the body which helps in the maintenance of healthy weight.

How to use

• Add a tablespoon of ground flaxseed to your hot or cold breakfast cereal.
• Mix a tablespoon of ground flaxseed into a cup of yogurt and take it once daily for about 1-2 months.

For gaining weight naturally, an individual must use the above-mentioned home remedies which are free from side effects and make a person strong internally as well as externally.