With all the stories out there about how many of us are getting heavier, it’s interesting to know that there are actually people who have problems gaining weight.

I myself know quite a few people who have gone through their lives being skinnier than what’s considered normal. I see them eating all sorts of things trying to gain weight, and it just doesn’t stick to them. Many of us may be envious of them, wishing we could eat anything we wanted to and not gain weight. But the truth is that people who can’t gain weight can suffer health issues of their own, which means they not only have to try to gain weight, but have to find natural, safe ways to do it; here are a few safe ways to gain weight.

One popular way people try to gain weight is by taking a weight gain supplement. Most of the time when you hear about weight gaining supplements, they are associated with bodybuilders, but individuals looking to gain weight that don’t lift weights, often need or want a weight gainer. Most of these powders have different proteins and fibers that, when mixed with water, can provide a nutritious supplement that helps you gain weight.

Although you often hear that eating fruit is a way to lose weight, there are some fruits that might help you gain weight. Mangoes are considered a fruit that will help you gain weight, along with raisins, dates, figs, and bananas. It’s recommended to add either milk or water when consuming them to help retain the weight.

You might think that foods high in protein, like steak, can help you gain weight, but thats not always true. In the quantities that you would have to eat steak to gain weight, it could end up harming your body more than helping it. Therefore, it’s best to have a combination of things that go well with protein such as carbohydrate foods like potatoes and rice. Something that you can also get away with if you’re underweight is adding gravy in big doses, making sure you use something like vegetable oil in preparing it.

What about herbs and spices, can they put on some pounds? Believe it or not there are a few that are recommended to do just that such as tarragon, dried rosemary, bay leaf, curry powder, and black pepper. Supposedly, putting these on food you eat will help you retain the weight as they make you feel fuller.

If you’re trying to gain weight, stick with the suggestions above and stay away from foods and drinks like twinkies, donuts and soda.

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