BEST DIET TO INCREASE BODYWEIGHT

A Your ideal bodyweight should be in the range of 5056 kg. For some people, gaining weight can be just as difficult as losing those extra kilos. However, adding certain foods to your diet can help you gain weight, healthily. Here are a few options:

Milk contains both casein and whey proteins and has been used as a weight gainer or muscle builder for decades. Try drinking around one or two glasses as a snack, with a meal, or before and after a workout, if you are training.

Healthy oils are some dense foods on the planet. Simply adding a tablespoon (15 ml) of oil to sauces, salads and during cooking can quickly add 135 calories.

Rice is a low-cost carb source to help you gain weight. Just one cup (165 gm) of cooked rice provides 190 calories, 43 gm of carbs and very little fat.

Nuts and nut butters are a perfect choice if you’re looking to gain weight. Just one small handful of almonds contains over 7 gm of protein and 18 gm of healthy fats. Eat two handfuls per day with a meal to add lots of calories.

Red meat is an excellent source of protein and contains leucine, an amino acid that helps stimulate muscle protein synthesis. The fattier the meat, the more calories you will take in.

Eggs provide a great combination of highquality proteins and healthy fats. You can eat three eggs a day. — Dr Zeenath Fatima Consultant Dietician and Nutritionis