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Gaining Weight with Foods

Whatever may be the reason for trying to gain weight, it is very important to know how to do it in a wholesome way without adversely affecting your health. Relaxing on a couch and munching potato fries will no doubt increase your weight drastically in a few weeks. But is it the healthy way of doing it? This would only lead to weight gain with high blood pressure, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and a host of other health-related issues.

So, all of you who are looking to gain weight – do it the healthy way. Include these foods in your diet to effectively gain weight without putting your health at risk at the same time.

1. Whole fat milk

Swap your skimmed milk for whole fat milk if you are looking to gain weight. With the fat left in the whole milk only extra 60 calories per serving is added. Along with the fat, vitamin A, vitamin D and other nutrients are retained in the milk. You can drink a glass of whole milk or have it with oatmeal, cereals or even in your coffee in which case you can also add cream as you are trying to gain weight.

2. Lean Red Meat

Though steak is protein-rich, make sure you eat the marbled fatty-cuts meat portions. The more marbled a piece is, the more the fat content in the cut. This naturally helps you to gain weight. They are delicious and also contain more calories. Red meat is very high in cholesterol, so avoid having it too often.

3. Peanut Butter

Peanut butter is a delicious way of gaining weight due to its high content of protein and fats. If you take one tablespoon of peanut butter, it contains 100 calories and 4 gms of protein, which provides the much-needed boost to your body. It is also rich in magnesium, vitamin B3, vitamin E and folate. Spread this salty and soft butter onto your toast or mix it in your oatmeal to gain weight with food.

4. Natural Granola

Enjoy the weight-gaining benefits from this cereal which is made of sugar, healthy oats and healthy fats like coconut oil and nuts. Have the cereal with different variations – add more nuts and dry fruits for extra taste or top it with fruit, honey and thick yogurt. The high concentration of sugars and fats in the cereal is a sure way of increasing your weight the healthy way.

5. Whole Grain Bread

Eating bread products is another excellent way to gain weight. Though white bread is a source of carbohydrates, but, it is not the healthiest way of getting them as it is stripped off its nutrients during refining of the wheat. Instead, opt for whole grain bread, which in addition to being packed with nutrients and fiber, is also a healthy way to add weight to your body.

6. Potatoes

The first thing that people trying to lose carbohydrates do is to chuck out potatoes from their diet. And if you are trying to gain weight, bring it back into your diet. Potatoes are rich in carbohydrates and the perfect food if you are trying to increase your weight. Potatoes are also rich in proteins, fiber and Vitamin C. Though, the norm is to remove the skin, but, to retain the full nutrients, it is best to keep the skin on. Mix and have it with sweet potatoes and mini reds for added flavor.