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  • At the same time, mango is also rich in fat and calories, which are effective in increasing the weight, however it is also helpful to keep your digestion healthy.
  • Mix half a teaspoon of Ashwagandha powder in a glass of warm milk and take it before sleeping at night.
  • As we mentioned above, one of the reasons for thinness can be stress and Ashwagandha works as an anti-stress, which relieves the body from stress.
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In the era of modernity and competition, an effective personality matters a lot. An attractive body may attract anyone towards itself, for which it is very important to be fit. It has been observed that along with obesity, thinness of the body affects the personality badly. Particularly, the younger generation has grown increasingly worried about this issue. If you are also troubled by thinness and have tried all kinds of things, then this article can solve your problem. Learn with us how to gain weight using selected home remedies.

Reasons for Being Underweight.

There may be several reasons behind the thinness of the body. Here are few reasons;(1).

  • Lack of nutrition.
  • Tension.
  • Loss of appetite.
  • Diseases like cancer and diabetes.
  • Long lasting infections such as diarrhoea.
  • Infection in the pancreas.
  • Side effects of medications (chemotherapy or thyroid medication).
  • Stress.

After knowing the reasons for thinness, lets know the ways to get fat quickly.

Home Remedies to Gain Weight.

1 Ghee and Sugar.

You can consume ghee and sugar as a home remedies to gain weight. It is a natural remedy, which has been used for centuries to stay healthy. Know below how to consume ghee and sugar to gain weight;

Sugar
Sugar

How to Use:

  • Mix one spoon of sugar in one spoon of ghee.
  • Consume this mixture half an hour before your daily meals.
  • Repeat this process daily for a month.

How is it Beneficial?

Calories and fat play an vital role to gain body weight. Ghee is rich in both these nutrients, which will help you in gaining weight.

2 Mango and Milk.

People suffering from thinness can consume mango and milk together. Both these ingredients are rich in nutrients that increase weight. Know below how to consume mango and milk as a home remedy to gain weight.

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Mango
Mango

How to use:

  • Consume two ripe mangoes daily.
  • Drink warm milk after eating mangoes.
  • Within a few days, you will feel effective changes in your body.

How is it Beneficial?

Protein, carbohydrate and fat are found in sufficient quantity in milk, which can help you in gaining weight. At the same time, mango is also rich in fat and calories, which are effective in increasing the weight, however it is also helpful to keep your digestion healthy.

3 Ashwagandha.

Using Ashwagandha can be an effective way to gain weight. It is an Ayurvedic medicine, which can help you in gaining weight. Know below how to consume Ashwagandha –

Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha

How to use:

  • Mix half a teaspoon of Ashwagandha powder in a glass of warm milk and take it before sleeping at night. You can add a teaspoon of honey to it for taste.
  • Consuming Ashwagandha regularly in this way will give you good results soon.

How is it Beneficial?

As we mentioned above, one of the reasons for thinness can be stress and Ashwagandha works as an anti-stress, which relieves the body from stress. Apart from this, it can also promote digestion by removing stomach related problems. The antioxidant properties present in it work to keep the body away from free radicals. According to one study, consuming Ashwagandha with milk can increase body weight.(2)

4 Dry Fruits and Raisins.

Consuming dry fruits can also be an accurate way to gain weight. Know below how to consume dry fruits and raisins to remove thinness.

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Dry Fruits and Raisins

How to use:

  • Soak six dried fruits and about 30 grams of raisins in water overnight.
  • Next day they can be eaten twice in the morning and evening.
  • Good results can be seen in about 20 to 30 days.

How is it Beneficial?

Calories are found in excess in dry fruits and raisins. About 129 calories are found in 43 grams of Raisins. You can consume these dry fruits to get rid of thinness.

5 Avocado

As a remedy for getting fat, you can choose certain fruits containing fat. Here we are telling how avocado can be consumed to gain weight.

Avocado
Avocado

How to use:

  • You can make avocado smoothie, for which take an avocado and scoop out its pulp with a spoon.
  • Now add avocado pulp in the grinder and add sugar or honey as required, mix well and drink.
  • You can start the day with avocado smoothie.

How is it Beneficial?

Avocado is a special fruit, which is rich in calories and fat. Regular consumption of this can remove your thinness.

6 Peanut Butter.

You can consume peanut butter as a way to get fat. You may include peanut butter in your daily diet to gain weight.

Peanut Butter
Peanut Butter

How to use:

  • You can eat brown bread for breakfast by applying peanut butter.

How is it Beneficial?

Peanut butter is a great source of calories. There are approx 598 calories in 100 grams of Peanut Butter. Apart from this, it is also rich in nutrients like fat, protein and carbohydrates, which can help you in gaining weight.

7 Banana and Milk.

You can opt for banana and milk as a home remedy for weight gain. Know below how these two food items help in gaining weight and how to consume them;

How to use:

  • You can have two bananas and a glass of lukewarm milk for breakfast in the morning. You can add one teaspoon of honey to the milk for taste.
  • Consuming banana and milk in this way will give effective results soon.

How is it Beneficial?

Banana and milk are rich in calories, which will not only help in increasing your weight but will also increase your work capacity. Apart from this, banana will also work to keep your digestive health in good shape, as there is a sufficient amount of fiber present in it.

8 Nuts.

You can consume nuts regularly as a way to gain weight. Know below how nuts can increase weight and how to consume them;

How to use:

  • You may eat these nuts at any time of the day.
  • If you soak them in water overnight and eat them the next morning, it will be more beneficial.

How is it Beneficial?

Nuts such as almonds, peanuts and flax seeds are rich in calories and fat, which can help you to gain weight.(3)

9 Avoid Stress.

Stress is also one of the reasons for thinness. A person suffering from stress reduce intake of food and drink. So, try to remain stress free as much as possible to control the weight. For this you can take support of morning walk and yoga etc. Morning walk can be more effective in relieving stress.

10 Sleep in the Afternoon.

The body can also become lean and weak due to lack of sleep. Apart from sleep at night, you can take some rest or sleep in the afternoon.

What to Do?

Take a nap in the afternoon for about 45 minutes to an hour.

How Is It Beneficial?

Sleeping in the afternoon will give rest to the body and replenish the lost energy. Just a few hours of sleep can help you to increase your body weight. As a way to gain weight, you must get enough sleep at night.

Additional Tips to Increase Weight.

  • You can take the help of yoga to increase body weight. Yoga can not only reduce obesity, but also increase body weight. You can practice asanas like Bhujangasan, Vajrasan, Surya Namaskar and Pawanmuktasan etc.
  • It is very important to have the right diet to gain weight. Try to include high calorie and high fat food items in your daily diet. You can choose any of the food items mentioned in the article.
  • Keep eating almonds and walnuts in between breakfast, lunch and dinner. The more calories your body takes in, the more it will help in gaining weight.
  • Do not drink more water before meals, if you drink more water, you will not be able to eat more.
  • Give rest to the body as much as possible, take at least 6-7 hours of sleep at night.
  • Stay away from smoking, as it can act as an appetite suppressant.
  • Increase the amount of food daily little by little. This will allow your body to absorb more nutrients.
  • You can start consuming weight gain supplements on the advice of a dietician.
  • With the help of a dietitian, you can follow a diet chart.
  • Keep a record of your food and drink, so that you can know how many calories you have consumed throughout the day.

Bottom Line.

You can also adopt expensive modern remedies to remove thinness, but the possibility of their side effects is high. You should not get into any problem regarding how to gain weight quickly, so we advises you to adopt the home remedies mentioned in this article. These remedies are completely natural and have the potential to give good results. If you have increased your weight with any home remedies, then do share your experience with us.

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  1. Malnutrition; https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/malnutrition
  2. Examining the effect of Withania somnifera supplementation on muscle strength and recovery: a randomized controlled trial; https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4658772/

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