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Whether you simply have a faster than average metabolism, or you are trying to put on more weight as part of an exercise regime, or even if you had an eating disorder and are now trying to get back to a healthy weight, you need to know how to do it properly.<\/p>\n
It’s not a matter of eating everything in sight, and eating a lot of it, because you still want to put on those extra pounds in a nutritious and healthy way that will not do damage to your vital organs and overall body health. Professionals in the field of nutrition almost unanimously state that the most healthy way to gain weight is to eat natural \u2013 or in other words eating whole foods.<\/p>\n
Whole foods are those which have been minimally altered, or not altered at all, from their natural state. The most common examples of these foods include whole grains (as opposed to processed grains), as well as all kinds of fresh fruit, meats, and vegetables.<\/p>\n
Peanut<\/a> is the most common and readily available kind of nut butter that will help you gain weight while staying healthy. The taste is also a great benefit here because most people won’t have to force themselves to eat it. However, if you have any history of peanut allergy then you will obviously want to skip this one and perhaps try a natural butter made from a different nut, or simply move on to another type of food to be safe.<\/p>\n It is also important to note that you can’t simply pick up any jar of peanut butter off the shelf and hope for the best. They’re not all the same, and many contain additives that you don’t want to be eating in large quantities. Just one tablespoon of real peanut butter will provide about 4g of protein and 100 calories. Serve it with fruit, on some healthy bread, or add it to smoothies.<\/p>\n Another easy and very palatable option for those who really want to enjoy the taste of what they’re eating to gain weight is to go for fruits that have a lot of natural sugars in them. These are usually tropical fruits, but most kinds of fruit are also good.<\/p>\n Some examples of tropical fruits include bananas and pineapples<\/a>, and also cherries, papayas, mangoes, custard apples, golden apples, date plums, and more. They taste great as an individual food, or at least most people think so, but you can also try adding them into smoothies or other food to really mix and match and get more of a hit all at once.<\/p>\n As the name suggests, tropical fruits are most often grown in warmer climates around the world, so the price and availability will vary a lot depending on where you live. If you’re lucky enough to live in the appropriate climate, check out a local farmer’s market or just your regular supermarket.<\/p>\n Smoothies<\/a> are a great way to mix together all kinds of good stuff to gain weight healthily that you would probably rather not eat individually. The best way to make sure your smoothies are full of good stuff, and no unnecessary bad stuff, is to simply make them yourself at home with ingredients you feel comfortable consuming.<\/p>\n You can add a bunch of the other foods suggested here in this list, but what you want to focus on mostly is making sure your smoothies are high in protein. More specifically, try adding in nuts and seeds, natural nut butter such as peanut, and dried fruits.<\/p>\n One of the main benefits of dried fruits as opposed to fresh or even frozen versions is that they have dramatically less water in them. Adding water from fresh or frozen fruit to your smoothies does you no good if your goal is to gain weight. Also try whole grains such as oats, as well as full-fat milk and\/or yogurt.<\/p>\n Most people don’t need any more encouragement to enjoy a nice piece of lean red meat<\/a>, but for this one, you’re out of luck if you are following any kind of vegan or plant-based diet \u2013 just skip it if that’s you.<\/p>\n Now, the trick here is that not all meat is created equal, and the benefits even vary based on which cut of steak you decide to buy, so let’s find out what you should be looking for during your next trip to the store.<\/p>\n The cuts of meat that are good for weight gain are those which are higher in calories, and they’re also tastier. These include tenderloin, T-bone, rib eye, and so on \u2013 they’re fatty cuts with visible marbling. You can probably find most of these cuts at your local supermarket, but if you have the chance you should also consider visiting a local butcher or sometimes even a farmer’s market.<\/p>\n Depending on where you live, you will find that either granola<\/a> or muesli is fairly popular but usually not both in the same area. For example, granola is the winner in the United States, whereas in Australia it is muesli that is more popular. In any case, they are very similar and both are good and healthy foods for weight gain. To put it simply: granola is baked, and muesli is not, but the other ingredients are about the same.<\/p>\n So, what’s in it? The main ingredients for both are oats and other grains, nuts, dried fruits, and sugar. In the case of granola there is almost always more sugar, and also oil to bind it together before it’s baked.<\/p>\n Another big difference between granola and muesli is the way it is eaten. While granola has more uses such as a crunchy topping for yogurt and so on, muesli is almost always soaked in a liquid such as milk before eating.<\/p>\n Throw away your skim milk, take it off your shopping list, and start drinking whole fat milk for a healthy way to gain weight. You will also get the added benefits of having more nutrients and vitamins when you stop drinking skim milk and go for the real deal, as there is more of both when the fat has not been taken out. For example, this is a good source of vitamin D<\/a> and vitamin A.<\/p>\n The number of ways you can consume milk is almost endless, and you probably have your own ideas already. You can have it with a healthy cereal that is high in protein, in a creamy sauce over pasta or other types of food, in a coffee or other drinks such as smoothies or milkshakes, or just down a few glasses of milk by itself each day. You don’t need to look far and wide to find the right type of milk \u2013 just go for the full-fat types and you’ll be fine.<\/p>\n Are you noticing a trend that a lot of the options in this list are following? Milk, meat, bread<\/a> \u2013 these are all foods that have been a staple in diets all around the world for centuries. The reason is not just that they were easy to make or acquire, but also that they are a great way to naturally sustain the human body to produce strong and healthy people.<\/p>\n In the case of bread, however, in modern times we have turned more toward white bread. This is not so great, because it means the wheat has been refined to a point at which many of the nutrients are lost. We should instead be looking toward whole-grain bread which retains much more of the natural minerals and fiber content while also giving you a bigger boost in energy levels. The added energy is particularly important for people looking to put weight on as part of an exercise regime.<\/p>\n As mentioned in the section about nut butter earlier in this list, nuts<\/a> are a great way to gain weight naturally while staying healthy at the same time. Eating nuts by themselves, without processing them into butter or other types of food, can be an even easier way to consume them for some people.<\/p>\n You can make up your own mix of nuts, or buy pre-mixed varieties at most supermarkets and specialty stores, and then carry them with you wherever you go. Try adding in some dried fruits to break up the monotony and give yourself another hit of flavor.<\/p>\n The best types of nuts to eat for this purpose are macadamias for their high-fat content, and almonds for their high fiber and protein content, as well as being a great source of various vitamins. However, certain types of nuts tend to make you feel full for longer than other foods. If your weight issues stem from never feeling very hungry, then nuts may not be for you.<\/p>\n As opposed to nuts mentioned above, which tend to fill you up and make you feel less hungry, wine can actually stimulate your appetite. You may not have known this fact before now but if you have ever had a night of heavy drinking and then found yourself craving food that’s heavy in carbohydrates<\/a> then you have already experienced the effect. It’s because the wine or other alcohol results in a drop in your blood sugar, which sends a message to your brain telling you that you’re more hungry than you actually are.<\/p>\n However, it’s important to note that you shouldn’t go overboard with this kind of thinking. One glass of wine, a dry wine, in particular, consumed before your evening meal should be enough to get you going. You will feel more hungry, and therefore be able to eat larger portions than you would have otherwise. Those larger portions should obviously include the other types of foods mentioned here.<\/p>\n Avocados<\/a> are savory fruits, or berries to be more precise, not vegetables as many people would assume. But that has little to do with how good they are for gaining weight in a healthy manner, along with a whole lot of other benefits. Eating just half of an avocado each day will provide you with about 140 calories along with healthy fats that are good for your heart and overall body. They’re a great source of vitamin E, potassium, and also folic acid which is great for women for a number of reasons.<\/p>\n It can be quite expensive to buy avocados in some areas, compared to the price of other weight gain foods, and they also can’t be stored for very long. If you have ever tried to eat half of one and then store the rest for another day then you will understand. So, it’s best to try to eat the whole thing within a day of cutting it open.<\/p>\n Cheese<\/a> is made from the proteins and fats of the milk from various animals depending on the area of the world, and it retains many of the health benefits of the milk itself. It also tends to have a higher fat content than milk, which is great when you’re looking for food to help with weight gain. One of the other great benefits of cheese is that many types of it are relatively cheap compared to other options.<\/p>\n This is a great food to have around as a snack, which can then be combined with other types of weight gain foods such as having a sandwich on whole-grain bread, served with fruit, and so on. Different types of cheese can also be added to all kinds of meals. You could try cheese with an omelet or other preparation of eggs in the morning, a cheesy sauce for lunch or dinner, and the list of other options could go on and on forever.<\/p>\n Most people like potatoes, which is very unfortunate for those who are trying to lose weight, but it is a great food source for those who are trying to gain weight. Potatoes are high in carbohydrates but at the same time, they are not what you could call empty carbs. There is a lot of nutritional value to be found in the humble potato, and even more so if you leave the skin on. So, don’t peel them and you’ll get more protein and other goodies.<\/p>\n Another great benefit to eating potatoes is that they can be grouped with other weight gain foods such as milk to make mashed potatoes<\/a>, cheese to make stuffed potatoes, and of course, serving boiled or baked potatoes along with a nice steak. If you think the regular white potatoes lack enough flavor for you, try sweet potatoes or mini red potatoes to get an extra hit without needing to season them too much.<\/p>\n You may think of fish as a more healthy alternative to eating meat, but in this case, healthy does not necessarily mean skinny. There are fish that are low in fat, such as flounder and others, but what you need to eat for weight gain are fatty fish such as salmon, tuna, sardines, mackerel<\/a>, and so on. These types of fish are also high in protein and the calories you get from eating them are more healthy for your body than calories you would get from most other sources.<\/p>\n Apart from the benefits these fish provide for those looking to gain weight, you also get bonus servings of omega-3s and more which will keep you healthy in more ways than one. For example, a lot of people take supplements to get enough omega-3 to help their blood pressure or other health problems \u2013 if you eat a diet consisting of a lot of fatty fish you could avoid these problems before they start.<\/p>\n You can’t simply drink it from the bottle, but consuming more and better types of oils is a great way to gain weight while staying healthy. The best types of oils for this include olive, canola, peanut, and other vegetable or nut oils. These are generally higher in omega-3 fatty acids which make them great for your overall health as well as weight gain and have also been shown to help balance cholesterol<\/a> levels.<\/p>\n If you usually cook with butter, try some different types of oils instead \u2013 it is particularly good when cooking food at higher temperatures because it won’t burn, as opposed to butter which will often burn even at low temperatures. You can also use oil as a dressing over salads, or even put some in your smoothies if you mix it up very well and drink it immediately. If you put it in smoothies and then store them in the fridge, the oils may separate.<\/p>\n This is not a food suggestion, more like the opposite of it, but it is still important to point out if you are trying to gain weight that won’t simply disappear in a few hours. Obviously the human body needs water, and nobody is suggesting that you can do without it altogether, so the point here is simply to cut down on how much water you drink in between meals.<\/p>\n One of the main reasons for this is that drinking a lot of water tends to fill you up, which will then in turn usually lead to you eating smaller portions of food when mealtime comes. It may even be taking the place of healthy weight gaining snacks you could be eating in between meals simply because you don’t feel hungry enough to eat a snack. Instead, try switching out some of your water intake with smoothies<\/a> and the like which you can tailor to your needs.<\/p>\n As with just about any type of dairy product, yogurt<\/a> is great for people who are trying to gain weight while also staying healthy. Unfortunately, a lot of the yogurt you see in regular supermarkets is of the low-fat variety because that is what the general public demands. What you want to look for are the yogurt varieties that do not have labels bragging about being whatever percentage fat-free. You want the full-fat stuff if you are trying to gain weight.<\/p>\n There are unflavored yogurts you can buy and then use those mixed into savory meals or served on the side. For example, stir some crushed garlic into plain yogurt for use as a sauce or for dipping, or experiment with yogurt and cucumber (tzatziki) and other vegetables.<\/p>\n Or just go with the regular types of flavored yogurts, and use a granola topping for an extra hit of healthy calories.<\/p>\n There is a general rule when looking at different types of food, and it goes something like this: if it’s white, it’s probably highly processed, which means it is not as healthy for your body. Obviously you can’t apply this rule to every type of food, but it does apply to things like rice, bread, and sugar.<\/p>\n Brown rice<\/a> is a great source of protein, along with fiber and complex carbs, which makes it a much healthier alternative to a side dish of white rice. It won’t taste the same, but you can use it in basically the same way as you would when you were eating white rice.<\/p>\n For example, you could make a healthy meal out of whole wheat tortillas, sliced avocado, brown rice, and cooked black beans. This is great for vegetarians, but it’s also a good alternative for meat-eaters who need to take a break \u2013 even if it’s just for lunch.<\/p>\n We’re heading back to the farm again now for another dairy food that will help you gain weight. Don’t just eat the white part though \u2013 you want to be eating whole eggs, yolks and all, to get the most benefit out of them. This is a fairly cheap option as well, compared to some of the others listed here, which makes it even better since you will probably be eating a lot of them.<\/p>\n One of the easiest ways to eat eggs<\/a>, particularly if you’re out and about, is to boil them in the shell. After that, simply peel them and keep them cool until you are ready for a quick and healthy snack.<\/p>\n The list of other ways to increase your egg intake would be endless, but some of the most common include having an omelet for breakfast, in a sandwich or a wrap for lunch, and in a quiche or served on top of fried rice for dinner.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Fruits-containing-natural-sugars.jpg\")
2. Fruits Containing Natural Sugars<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Smoothie.jpg\")
3. Make Your Own Smoothies<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Beef.jpg\")
4. Red Meat<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Granola.jpg\")
5. Granola or Muesli<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Milk.jpg\")
6. Milk<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Bread.jpg\")
7. Bread<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Nuts.jpg\")
8. Nuts<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Red-Wine.jpg\")
9. Wine Before Dinner<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Avocado.jpg\")
10. Avocado<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Cheese.jpg\")
11. Cheese<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/New-Potatoes.jpg\")
12. Potato<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Omega-3-Fatty-acid.jpg\")
13. Fatty Fish<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Various-Types-of-Oils.jpg\")
14. Various Types of Oils<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Water.jpg\")
15. Cut Down on Water Intake<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Yogurt.jpg\")
16. Yogurt<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Brown-Rice.jpg\")
17. Brown Rice<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Eggs.jpg\")
18. Whole Eggs<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Oats.jpg\")
19. Oats<\/h3>\n
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20. Chicken<\/strong><\/h3>\n