How to Increase Fat Cells

While gaining weight may seem easy, there are healthy and unhealthy ways of doing it. By increasing fat the healthy way, you can gain weight without compromising your health in other ways. Gaining fat will take some time, but doing it the right way can be enlightening and very enjoyable. Increasing fat the healthy way can open you up to new foods and a new and healthy lifestyle.

Instructions

Food

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  Avocados are a healthy fat that compliments many meals.

  Eat plenty of unsaturated fatty foods. This is the healthiest way to increase fat cells. The healthiest types of fatty foods to consume are those high in omega-3 fatty acids, such as salmon, tuna, flax seed, almonds, walnuts, soy beans, and tofu are very high in omega-3's as well as sunflower oil, corn, and safflower oil. These all contain polyunsaturated fats. Monounsaturated fats are also essential for good health and they can help lower your cholesterol. Some examples of these are peanuts, pistachios, olives, olive oil, canola oil, and avocado.

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  Ice cream high in saturated fat.

  Consume saturated fats in moderation. Saturated fats will also quickly increase your fat cells, but they are not as healthy as mono and polyunsaturated fats. These fats raise your total cholesterol and can be very damaging to your health if eaten in excess. However eating saturated fats sparingly is fine. Saturated fats are usually found in animal products. Eggs have some saturated fat and steak, bacon, sausage, whole milk, cream, ice cream and butter contain higher quantities of saturated fat.

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  Fast food is full of unhealthy transfats and artificial ingredients.

  Avoid trans-fats. This fat was artificially created to better preserve foods during processing and is extremely unhealthy for your body. It is the result of hydrogenated liquid oils and is found in commercially packaged foods, fast food and processed foods. It is not recommended to consume this type of fat very often, if at all, because studies have show that these types of fats can lead to severe obesity, coronary heart disease, diabetes, stroke and cancer. Margarine spreads, commercially baked goods, donuts, Twinkies, pizza, and especially fast foods like fried chicken, French fries and hamburgers are examples of unhealthy trans-fats.

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  Protein shakes and milkshakes are a healthy way gain weight.

  Drink healthy beverages to help you gain weight. Liquids are often overlooked but they will also help you increase your fat cells. Avoid drinks with high fructose corn syrup, such as sodas and juice cocktails. They contain high amounts of unhealthy sugars without providing any nutrients. Alcoholic beverages also have a lot of empty carbohydrates.

  A healthier way to intake fats through liquids is through supplements and shakes. There are a variety of protein powders, weight gaining powders and meal replacement supplements that you can add to your milk-, fruit- or water-based shake. Frozen yogurt and fruits lend themselves well to being blended and they taste delicious. Also adding flax to the mixture or simply drinking them alone can help you add fat to your diet. Avoid products with artificial sweeteners and preservatives in favor of all natural ingredients.

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