How to Gain Weight With an Organic Diet for Women

Women who have a Body Mass Index below 18.5 may wish to speak with their health care professional about gaining weight. Low weight, according to the Washington State Department of Health and Human Services, puts women at a high risk for anemia and nutrient deficiencies, bone loss and osteoporosis, amenorrhia and delayed wound healing. When choosing to gain weight, under the supervision of a registered dietitian, nutritionist or doctor, an organic diet may be a healthier choice for both your body and the environment.

Things You'll Need

• 1 16 oz. bottle Udo's oil
• 1 lb. organic Asparagus racemosus root powder
• 1 lb. organic Withania somnifera root powder
• Organic cow's milk
• Organic ghee
• Organic evening primrose oil capsules
• 1 gallon sesame oil

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Instructions

Diet

• 1

  Increase good fats in the diet by adding nutrient dense organic foods that contain balanced omega oils such as avocados, olives, and nuts -- almonds, cashews and walnuts, seeds-- hemp, sesame, pumpkin or chia, and raw oils -- olive, coconut, sesame or Udo's blend. Incorporate organic and free range meats into your diet if appropriate for you.

• 2

  Avoid stimulants such as foods that contain caffeine, including chocolate, coffee, black tea, green tea, white tea and cola. Avoid herbal teas and herbs, such as yerba matte, maca and ma huang.

• 3

  Eat a balanced diet with an emphasis on slowly increasing food quantity at mealtimes.

• 4

  Increase overall caloric intake and favor warm unctuous foods, such as soups, and warm home cooked meals.

• 5

  Avoid cold, uncooked, and prepared foods, such as cold sandwiches, raw salads and potato chips.

Exercise

• 6

  Exercise to build strength while balancing endocrine system.

• 7

  Favor weight-bearing fitness practices, such as gentle Hatha yoga, Pilates, and resistance or strength training methods.

• 8

  Do daily walking or gentle yoga. Avoid excessive cardio practices such as jogging or vinyasa yoga.

Lifestyle

• 9

  Reduce stress and worry. Favor a slower pace of living.

• 10

  Increase time spent with friends, family and loved ones.

• 11

  Do daily meditation.

• 12

  Increase both quantity and quality of sleep.

Herbs and Bodywork

• 13

  Take 1 tbsp. organic ghee, or clarified butter, with 1/4 tsp. organic Asparagus racemosus and 1/8 tsp. organic Withania somnifera in 1 cup of organic milk boiled gently for five minutes before bedtime. Drink the mixture while warm.

• 14

  Do warm organic sesame oil self massage to whole body or soles of feet before bed. For whole body massage, allow the oil to set on skin for 20 minutes while soaking in bath.

• 15

  Take liquid multi vitamin and mineral supplement daily for nutritional deficiencies as indicated by your health care provider.

• 16

  Take Oenothera biennis, or Evening Primrose Oil, as directed by manufacturer or health care professional where there is premenstral syndrome, menopausal symptoms or other femal endocrine imbalance.