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Suggest Remedy To Increase Weight
i am 18 years old and my height is 5.7 feet but in comparison to my height i am to under weight i have increased my diet but there is no change in my health i can see veins in my hands clearly so i was thinking to take endura mass gainer to improve my health...
Thu, 7 May 2015
hi. You have not mentioned your weight. Its important to know if you are actually underweight for your height and age.
However, follow the below dietary guidelines to gain weight:
• Increase overall calorie intake during the day.
• Make sure to eat from all food groups to obtain all nutrients needed: Bread and Cereals, Vegetables and Fruits, Milk and Dairy products, Legumes, Eggs, Nuts, poultry, fish and meat, fats and oils and some sugars.
• As a woman, make sure you are having 2-3 glasses of milk daily (or equivalent in dairy products).
• Always include Iron-rich foods such as meat, poultry and all types of legumes and green leafy vegetables.
• Drink 8-10 glasses of water per day.
• Include lots of vegetables and fruits in your diet to help you get the fibers you need for a healthy bowel function.
• A daily intake of 3 meals and 3 snacks, with an interval of no longer than 4 hours between eating occasions during the day.
• Make sure you are taking your 3 main meals of the day: A healthy and balanced breakfast, a good Lunch and Dinner.
• Add 2-3 small meals (snacks) per day: one mid-morning, one mid-afternoon, bedtime snack (since growth hormone levels are highest during early sleep) to help you increase your calorie and nutrient intake.
• Even when you're underweight, be mindful of excess sugar and fat. Have healthy snacks that also provide nutrients and extra energy such as: Dried fruits (such as apricot and dates), milk or yoghurt with cereals, puddings, mixed fruit cocktails with added ingredients ( such as milk, avocado, dates, honey, cream, cereals), sandwiches (with cheese, jam or peanut butter), all sorts of nuts (gives you extra energy and added minerals).
• Make sure your main meals have always good sources of carbohydrates for extra energy: such as rice, potatoes, grains, bread, and pasta.
• Add extras to your dishes for more calories — such as cheese etc.
• Make sure your diet is varied to provide you with all needed nutrients.
• Exercise, especially strength training, can help you gain weight by building up your muscles. Exercise may also stimulate your appetite.
However, follow the below dietary guidelines to gain weight:
• Increase overall calorie intake during the day.
• Make sure to eat from all food groups to obtain all nutrients needed: Bread and Cereals, Vegetables and Fruits, Milk and Dairy products, Legumes, Eggs, Nuts, poultry, fish and meat, fats and oils and some sugars.
• As a woman, make sure you are having 2-3 glasses of milk daily (or equivalent in dairy products).
• Always include Iron-rich foods such as meat, poultry and all types of legumes and green leafy vegetables.
• Drink 8-10 glasses of water per day.
• Include lots of vegetables and fruits in your diet to help you get the fibers you need for a healthy bowel function.
• A daily intake of 3 meals and 3 snacks, with an interval of no longer than 4 hours between eating occasions during the day.
• Make sure you are taking your 3 main meals of the day: A healthy and balanced breakfast, a good Lunch and Dinner.
• Add 2-3 small meals (snacks) per day: one mid-morning, one mid-afternoon, bedtime snack (since growth hormone levels are highest during early sleep) to help you increase your calorie and nutrient intake.
• Even when you're underweight, be mindful of excess sugar and fat. Have healthy snacks that also provide nutrients and extra energy such as: Dried fruits (such as apricot and dates), milk or yoghurt with cereals, puddings, mixed fruit cocktails with added ingredients ( such as milk, avocado, dates, honey, cream, cereals), sandwiches (with cheese, jam or peanut butter), all sorts of nuts (gives you extra energy and added minerals).
• Make sure your main meals have always good sources of carbohydrates for extra energy: such as rice, potatoes, grains, bread, and pasta.
• Add extras to your dishes for more calories — such as cheese etc.
• Make sure your diet is varied to provide you with all needed nutrients.
• Exercise, especially strength training, can help you gain weight by building up your muscles. Exercise may also stimulate your appetite.
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