Healthy evening ma’am,
Gain weight can be difficult for some people. With a few changes, you can gradually reach a healthy weight.
Being underweight could mean you are missing out on
vitamin and minerals.
Tips to help you gain weight:
1. Gain weight gradually by adding healthy calories- adults could try to adding around 300-500 extra calories a day.
2. Eat smaller meals more often, adding healthy snacks between meals.
3. Add extra calories to your meals with cheese, nuts and seeds.
4. Have high calorie drinks in between meals, such as milkshakes.
5. Have a balanced diet- choose from variety of foods groups, such as fruits and vegetables, starchy carbs and dairy and alternatives.
6. Add protein in between meals with beans, pulses, fish and eggs and lean meat.
7. Build muscle with strength training or yoga exercise can also help improve your appetite.
Don’t:
Do not rely on chocolate, cakes and sugary drinks to gain weight.
Do not fill up drinks before eating meals.