How to gain weight- They Healthy way

Dear Readers,

Are you underweight, too skinny and tired of it. There's a way out but first, you need to be sure that you are indeed underweight and that weight gain would be a healthy choice for you.

In order to determine that, you should check your Body Mass Index(BMI). This can be calculated by dividing your weight in kilograms by your height in meters twice. You can get this done at a pharmacy near you if they have the weight and height measures.

The chart below should help you determine what category you fall into.

10 tips to help you gain weight

1.    Eat more frequently. When you're underweight, you may feel full faster. So eating something every hour might be helpful

2.    Choose nutrient-rich foods. Choose foods high in calories and nutrients.

-Eat Eba and vegetable soup and don’t go easy on the oil. The definition of a Rich Nigerian meal. -Fried Yam, Plantain, Irish potatoes should be part of your diet

3.    Try smoothies and shakes

-       Smoothies and shakes made with Bananas and full cream milk

4.    Watch when you drink. If you drink when you haven’t had enough food you blood sugar is lowered and that can trigger weight loss

5.    Make every bite count- Eat ample quantities

6.    Have an occasional treat. ... Red Velvet cake, Ice cream (Coldstones Founders Favourite will definitely make gain weight

7.    Exercise- Yes! you should exercise. Weight bearing exercise help increase muscle mass so you do not just gain fat but a healthy and natural amount of muscle

8.    Sleep at least 8hrs a day

9.    Drink at least adequate amounts of water daily

1. Find an app to help you track your calories. You need to take in more calories than you’re using. The Fitbit is a good tool to help you with this.