Gaining weight is not just about eating more, it's about eating right and leading a balanced lifestyle.
Being underweight can lead to various health issues such as malnutrition, osteoporosis, decreased muscle strength, hypothermia, and lowered immunity.
Foods rich in nutrients like homemade protein smoothies, rice, nuts and nut butter, red meats, potatoes and complex carbohydrates, salmon and oily fish, and protein supplements are essential.
Eating more frequently can help in gaining weight. Instead of three large meals, one can opt for five to six smaller meals throughout the day.
While it's essential to increase calorie intake, it's equally important to balance it with physical activity. Regular exercise, especially strength training, can help build muscle mass.
This involves setting aside time for physical activity, planning meals, adding healthy snacks between meals, and having high-calorie drinks in between meals.