If you are one of the very few people out there that are looking to gain extra weight, then the whole ordeal can be pretty stressful and rather lonely as most people around you are trying to lose it.
You could sit and stuff your face with burgers, chips and crisps, but that will just leave you feeling unhealthy, groggy and doesn’t do much for your insides. What you are probably looking for is a healthy balance diet which will help you gain a few pounds to your desired weight.
And it really is possible to lose weight while still eating healthy foods; it’s just about knowing which ones will work for you.
And whether you are underweight because of a recent illness or eating disorder, or simply because your sense of taste declined as you have grown older, the way to increase your weight is to increase the calories in your diet.
Eating foods like fish, nuts and even seeds routinely throughout the week will provide you with much needed healthy fat and calories. And because red meat has a high standard of fat content, meals of this type should be limited to one or two times a week.
Black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, dried peas, and soy beans are all good sources of protein and calories.
Add powdered milk to soups, sauces, and smoothies, an effortless way to get bonus calories and protein.
Olive oil is also a healthy choice because this monounsaturated fat adds calories to your diet and helps keep your cardiovascular system in good shape. For a healthy salad dressing and mayonnaise, choose those made with canola or safflower oil.
Carbohydrates found in vegetables, fruits and whole grains, infuse energy and nutrients into your daily diet. Grains and cereals are recommended in our daily diet and at least three servings a day are from whole grain breads, cereals, or and pastas. Whole grain carbohydrates provide calories, fibre, nutrients and some protein in a healthy diet.
Starchy vegetables like potatoes and corn can provide more calories per serving, than dark green vegetables, however dark green vegetables are important in any balanced diet, their caloric values can be easily supplemented by adding a little olive oil for flavouring, or toppings like slivered almonds or grated cheese.
Fruits supply plentiful vitamins as well as phytochemicals which may possibly help prevent heart disease, cancer and diabetes. Avocados are relatively high in calories rich in monounsaturated fat, vitamin B and fibre. Bananas are also high in calories and are a great fruit to add to your morning cereal, or as a snack for lunch. Dried fruits are always a great snack too.
Replace sugary sodas with fruit juices to add calories and hydration to your diet.
Take multivitamins daily. There are a range of weight gaining supplements you can take. Speak to your doctor about these options before you purchase any vitamins.
Everyone eats desserts now and again, and a little chocolate isn’t always a bad thing. It can definitely help your spirits. Try dark chocolate as it has anti-oxidants not found in other sweets.
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