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How to Gain Weight Without Pills

There are many alternatives to help you gain weight without taking pills, such as increasing your daily calorie intake and adding different types of foods to your diet. Proper food intake is one of the key reasons to maintaining good health, due to the nutrients from the foods which give your body energy. While there are diets all over the market these days to promote weight loss, there aren't as many out there that promote weight gain. Despite this, there are still some simple steps you can follow to help you gain weight in a healthy manner.

Things You'll Need

  • Calorie counter
  • Blender
  • Frozen fruit
  • Yogurt
  • Whole milk
  • Protein Powder
  • Bananas
  • Honey
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Instructions

  1. How to Gain Weight

    • 1

      Increase your daily calorie intake. To gain weight, you must take in more calories than you burn each day. Since one pound of body weight is equal to 3,500 calories, eating an extra 500 to 1000 calories each day will cause a you to gain an average of one to two pounds each week. You can increase your calories by adding high calorie ingredients to meals, such as honey, butter, granola, peanut butter, margarine and protein powder. It is better to add healthy ingredients to increase calories, rather than sugar.

    • 2

      Drink high-calorie beverages to gain weight. Instead of drinking items such as water, sodas or skim milk, try items such as whole milk, hot cocoa, fruit juices, egg nog, protein shakes and high-calorie sports drinks. You can also try fruit smoothies or milkshakes, which can be made at home with a blender. Include food items such as yogurt, frozen fruit, bananas, whole milk, ice-cream, coconut milk, whipped cream, molasses, honey and protein powder in these concoctions.

    • 3

      Add more carbohydrates to each meal on a daily basis. Carbohydrates are the main source of fuel for your body, and it is important to consume enough carbohydrates to provide both the required energy you need and the required nutrients to complete a healthy diet. Carbohydrates contain four calories in each gram and should represent 30 to 60 percent of a healthy weight gain diet. Good sources of carbohydrates include fruits, vegetables and whole grains, and they can be found in items such as rice, black beans, sweet corn, pasta and potatoes. Other good sources include breads, muffins, pastries and rolls.

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