Sometimes, not putting on weight even when eating properly can be caused by hidden issues such as
thyroid problems, digestive disorders (like celiac disease or IBS), infections, or a fast metabolism. As a dietitian here are my tips you can practice in your daily routine to help you achieve your health goal:
• Include nutritious, energy-dense foods like nuts, seeds, nut butters, cheese, whole milk, paneer, avocados, and dried fruits into your daily meals.
• Use healthy oils such as olive oil and ghee in your cooking to add extra calories, and make sure to include whole grains, legumes, and starchy vegetables like potatoes and sweet potatoes in moderate amounts.
• Instead of having just 2-3 large meals, try to have 5-6 smaller meals and healthy nutrient dense snacks throughout the day.
• Consume protein-rich foods like eggs, dairy, pulses, tofu, chicken, or fish in every meal in combination to help in muscle growth.
• For exercising, practice gentle strength training or resistance training to help increase muscle mass.
• Avoid eating processed junk food or sugary snacks for weight gain; make healthier choices instead.
• Keep a food diary to monitor your intake and to help you find ways to increase your calorie consumption by keeping your meals healthy.
• Be patient, as gaining weight healthily takes time; target a gain of 0.5-1 kg each month.
Next Steps
For further personalized guidance, you can connect with me to help prepare a diet plan which is sustainable and works best for you as per your lifestyle and habits.