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The problem of being underweight has become a common phenomenon. It is a condition, when a person does not have an ideal weight, according to his/her height and sex. A person, who weighs almost 10 to 20 percent below the average, is termed underweight. Some of the causes for underweight problems are rise in the stress level, lack of sleep, poor nutrition, exposure to pollutants, lack of exercise, etc. Bad eating habits also add to the causes for the occurrence of the problem. Being underweight can also arise due to hereditary reasons. Apart from being skinny, a person starts facing a number of health problems. However, gaining weight is not as major problem and can be treated by indulging in the right kind of eating habit. In the following lines, we provide some of the ways to gain weight.

Malnutrition is the most common cause of being underweight. The effects of primary malnutrition may be exaggerated by disease; even easily treatable diseases such as diarrhea may lead to death.

Thinness due to inadequate caloric intake is a critical condition; today it is found among young people. Diseases like respiratory diseases, pneumonia, tuberculosis, typhoid fever, hyperthyroidism, constipation, anxiety, cancer and depression are quite common among them.


Ripe mango is a good source of vitamins. The mix of ripe sweet mango with milk is an effective treatment for thinness. The juice can be taken in the morning, afternoon and in the evening. If you take this mix continuously for at least one month without gap then you can see the difference. You will improve your health, vigor and gain in weight.

Musk melon is good remedy for thinness. This is a treatment using with Musk melon. This fruit is taken three times a day for one month. Gradually the quantity of musk melon intake is increased till it is sufficient to appease the hunger. For this treatment only sweet and fresh fruit is used.

Eat good-quality foods with high calories – for gaining weight, eat high calorie foods with less fat and sugar. This means that you must eat plenty of protein, foods containing vitamins, minerals and complex carbohydrates. This cannot be solved by eating fast food.

Eat on regular scheduled times – eat meals regularly; breakfast is very important for weight gain. For proper digestion, eat in a relaxed manner and take time for chewing.

Eat more number of times – eat 5 or 6 times a day. Drink protein shakes, juices etc. that supply more calories. Eat rice, oats, potatoes etc. for supplying starch. Consume nuts and olive oil that contain good fats. Eat dry fruits such as almonds, cashew nuts and raisins that are considered energy foods. Consume dairy products and whole grain items.

Consume more protein – Eat cereals, nuts and seeds, soya products and milk products for protein. Protein is essential for repairing the body, functioning of the immune system and recovering from illness.

Minimize nicotine and caffeine – minimize nicotine and caffeine intake which are stimulants; they increase metabolism. This helps in retaining the maximum nutritional value by the body.

Eat bedtime snacks – if you eat snacks at bedtime, you could gain weight. However, ensure that your sleep is not affected. The body retains these calories since sleeping does not consume any calories.

Exercise – perform more weight training exercises and less aerobic exercise. Weight lifting is the best way to improve your muscle without consuming much calories. Reduce aerobic exercises.

Sleep well – if you sleep for 6 to 8 hours a day, it will help in increasing weight and improving fitness. Muscle wastage and fatigue occur due to less sleep. Your body is recuperating and regenerating while sleeping. At this time, generation of new cells and destruction of old cells take place. If you exercise properly and drink sufficient quantity of water, your muscles will be in good shape.

Home Remedies for Under Weight:

Combine equal amounts of pomegranate seed powder, white muesli powder and Indian ginseng root powder. Intake this mixture, twice a day for about a month, along with a glass of water or milk. Not only does it helps gain weight, but also tones up the body.

Take 3 to 4 dry figs and immerse them in water. Keep them overnight. Have this twice a day to get cured of underweight problem.

Another effective way to cure underweight problem would be to have fruit diet with milk. While fruits nourish the body with sugar, milk provides the proteins.

Another effective way would be to have banana thrice a day. This should be followed with curd or milk.