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Weight gain home remedies

im sixteen years old(male) and i weigh only 85 pounds or so.and im really poor so i cant afford lots of costly medicines.what should i do to gain some weight. i never feel really hungry and when i do i cant eat a lot.
( 8 Jan 2008)

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Weight gain home remedies

For you to gain weight, you need to consume more calories than you use completing your daily activities. These excess calories are stored in the body as fat. For example, if you eat 500 calories more than your daily requirments, you can gain about half a kilogram every week.


If you tend to feel full quickly, you should eat frequent, small and balanced meals in order to gain weight. Ideally, you should be on a high carbohydrate and high fat diet and should consume enough fluids and fruits and get enough exercise. Ensure that your diet includes foods such as milk, eggs, cereals, and pulses.


In addition, you must include carbohydrates such as sugar, honey, cereals, starchy vegetables, and fruits must therefore in your diet. Consume fats only moderately because you need to consume only enough fats to meet your energy needs but not to exceed the body tolerance.

Your diet must also contain large amounts of mineral and vitamins to keep you healthy. In addition, to ensure an appropriate intake of minerals and vitamins, your diet should also include plenty of vegetables, fruits, and sprouts. Remember that you should not attempt to gain weight by increasing your intake of junk food. This kind of food is full of unhealthy saturated fats. The increased calories in your diet should come from foods that are beneficial for health. Healthy fats include omega-3 essential fatty acids sources like many different fishes and nuts such as walnuts.

You can also do some resistance training exercises like weight training at home with very basic equipment. Avoid exercises like running because it is more beneficial for fat loss and may cause weight loss. It may take a while for the results of your diet plan and exercise to show. However, you must be patient and only choose healthy foods until you have gained the desired weight.

answered by G M on 29 Jan 2008, 4:32:44

 

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