{"id":19556,"date":"2021-03-15T17:00:05","date_gmt":"2021-03-15T17:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=19556"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"foods-to-eat-to-gain-weight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-to-eat-to-gain-weight\/","title":{"rendered":"Foods To Eat To Gain Weight The Healthy Way"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-to-eat-to-gain-weight\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-to-eat-to-gain-weight\/#Why_People_Want_To_Gain_Weight\" >Why People Want To Gain Weight<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-to-eat-to-gain-weight\/#How_To_Gain_Weight_Safely\" >How To Gain Weight Safely?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-to-eat-to-gain-weight\/#What_Foods_To_Eat_To_Gain_Weight_And_Muscle\" >What Foods To Eat To Gain Weight And Muscle?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-to-eat-to-gain-weight\/#Avocados\" >Avocados<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-to-eat-to-gain-weight\/#Whole-Wheat_Bread\" >Whole-Wheat Bread<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-to-eat-to-gain-weight\/#Potatoes\" >Potatoes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-to-eat-to-gain-weight\/#Red_Meat\" >Red Meat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-to-eat-to-gain-weight\/#Peanut_Butter_and_Other_Nut_Butters\" >Peanut Butter and Other Nut Butters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-to-eat-to-gain-weight\/#Salmon_Other_Fatty_Fish\" >Salmon &amp; Other Fatty Fish<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-to-eat-to-gain-weight\/#Bananas\" >Bananas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-to-eat-to-gain-weight\/#Eggs\" >Eggs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-to-eat-to-gain-weight\/#Fruit_Juices_And_Smoothies\" >Fruit Juices And Smoothies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-to-eat-to-gain-weight\/#Condiments_And_Other_Additives\" >Condiments And Other Additives<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-to-eat-to-gain-weight\/#2_Easy_Weight_Gain_Recipes\" >2 Easy Weight Gain Recipes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-to-eat-to-gain-weight\/#Grilled_Ham_And_Cheese_Sandwich\" >Grilled Ham And Cheese Sandwich<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-to-eat-to-gain-weight\/#Ingredients\" >Ingredients:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-to-eat-to-gain-weight\/#Method\" >Method:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-to-eat-to-gain-weight\/#Creamy_Spinach_And_Salmon\" >Creamy Spinach And Salmon<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-to-eat-to-gain-weight\/#Ingredients-2\" >Ingredients:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-to-eat-to-gain-weight\/#Method-2\" >Method:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-to-eat-to-gain-weight\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-to-eat-to-gain-weight\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being underweight presents a set of complications. From physical to mental health, you may be struggling with several aspects. If you want to gain weight there are healthy and safe ways to do so. What you need to understand is how to create a calorie surplus. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best foods to eat to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/does-testosterone-make-you-gain-weight\/\">gain weight<\/a> help you create and maintain a calorie surplus. This means that each day the calories you take in are more than those your body uses up. Additionally, physical exercise may help you build muscle mass and keep fit while you gain weight.\u00a0<\/span>\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Foods_To_Eat_To_Gain_Weight_The_Healthy_Way\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Foods_To_Eat_To_Gain_Weight_The_Healthy_Way\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_People_Want_To_Gain_Weight\"><\/span><b>Why People Want To Gain Weight<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So what are some of the reasons why people would want to add weight?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may feel like you need to catch up to those who glorify body-mass and relate it to strength and physical ability. Perhaps you want to get stronger. You may also have been a victim of mean and unpleasant body-shaming.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people want to add some little fat or muscle to look and feel better.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some may have been down with an ailment and wish to get back their lost shape and build back better. And for games like rugby and wrestling, weight is king!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So how should you go about <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-gain-weight-with-a-fast-metabolism\/\">adding weight<\/a>?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/mass-gaining-diet-plans\/\">Mass Gaining Diet Plans: Breaking Down The Right Foods To Secure Mass Gain Success\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Foods_To_Eat_To_Gain_Weight_The_Healthy_Way\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-35314 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Group-1.png\" alt=\"foods to eat to gain weight\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Group-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Group-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Group-1.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Gain_Weight_Safely\"><\/span><b>How To Gain Weight Safely?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can add weight by just sitting on your couch the whole day and scrolling T.V. channels without moving an inch.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But doing so is neither healthy nor safe.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So what are the safe ways to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/why-do-i-gain-weight-when-i-exercise\/\">gain weight<\/a>? You have to create a caloric surplus and build muscle. The best foods to eat to gain weight have high calories. We discuss them later on in the article.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can hit the gym. While people view exercise as a way to lose weight, exercise could also be the surest way to gain weight. It is possible if exercise is a part of a more comprehensive holistic plan. Push-ups can help add some muscles to your arms and shoulders.\u00a0 Other weight-friendly exercises are pull-ups and squats. Squat exercise helps build firmer muscle in your butt and legs, especially your quadriceps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And lunges, where one leg is positioned forward with the knee bent, is a resistance exercise that can help strengthen muscles involved in the movement. Bench presses may exact the same effect.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whatever one does, weight gain boils down to the fact that calorie intake is higher than calories used. While men generally need an average of 2,500 calories daily and women require 2,000, it is still wise to accurately assess your individual caloric need (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nih.gov\/news-events\/nih-research-matters\/certain-foods-linked-long-term-weight-gain\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And while many people think of proteins when it comes to weight gain, your meals should contain the right balance of protein, complex carbohydrates and healthy fats.. Creating a calorie surplus is all about making the right food choices.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Foods_To_Eat_To_Gain_Weight_The_Healthy_Way\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37475 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/3-8-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"foods to eat to gain weight\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/3-8.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/3-8-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/3-8.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/3-8-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/3-8.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Foods_To_Eat_To_Gain_Weight_And_Muscle\"><\/span><b>What Foods To Eat To Gain Weight And Muscle?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the surest way to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/can-soy-milk-make-you-gain-weight\/\">gain weight<\/a> is by eating, not all foods are created equal when it comes to weight gain. That is why this list of 10 foods to eat to gain weight could be what the doctor ordered.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avocados\"><\/span><b>Avocados<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-eat-avocado-for-weight-loss\/\">avocadoes<\/a> appear dull and drab, they could be one of the best weapons in your weight-gain arsenal. The fruit is soft, creamy, and smooth and is packed with more fat than almost all other fruits. They are also rich in fiber, as well as vitamins and minerals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avocados contain decent amounts of essential B vitamins. But they also have vitamin K, vitamin E, and vitamin C, known for their immune-boosting potential.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For minerals, potassium and copper lead the pack.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avocados are fruits of a kind. While most fruits contain little fat and many carbohydrates in simple sugars, avocados are packed with about 77% fat; &#8211; higher than even many foods (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/318620#summary\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) Avocado oil is a rich source of oleic acid and contains essential fatty acids. But how exactly do avocados help you gain weight?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simple. Avocados are calorie-dense. One large avocado provides around 322 calories! But how should you choose the right avocados to eat given that it has a very unpretentious exterior?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A ripe, ready-to-eat avocado is only slightly soft; &#8211; not very soft, and should have no dark sunken spots or cracks. An avocado that is too soft has hollow spots, or cracks may be a sign of a fruit that is either over-ripe or which has already gone bad.\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Foods_To_Eat_To_Gain_Weight_The_Healthy_Way\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33148 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4895-1024x576.png\" alt=\"foods to eat to gain weight\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4895.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4895-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4895.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4895.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whole-Wheat_Bread\"><\/span><b>Whole-Wheat Bread<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wheat contributes a large portion of the total dietary calories consumed worldwide (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2072-6643\/11\/12\/2879\/htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While wheat has changed and modern wheat is not the same as its ancient version, you may want to hail this change if your objective is to gain weight. The nutritional qualities and physiological responses of the modern wheat varieties enable you to gain weight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For instance, modern varieties seem to elicit a lower glycemic control than ancient varieties. But here is the silver lining:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since the modern wheat varieties elicit poor glycemic control, weight-gain effects are pronounced since studies show that diets with a high glycemic index are associated with more weight gain (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2072-6643\/11\/12\/2879\/htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Talk of a blessing in disguise!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sandwiches are one of the easiest and portable meals for helping you gain weight. So go ahead and spread your avocado on whole wheat bread, which retains the fiber and other nutrients which are stripped during the process of making refined white flour.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And if you don&#8217;t enjoy whole-wheat bread, you can try to mix it with some white flour, especially if you are doing the baking.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But if you find the rough, unrefined taste of whole-bread a bit unpalatable, you can try a whole-grain version of something you already eat like whole-grain pasta or even oats.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you wish to free yourself from all the extra pounds that have been weighting you down for way too long, <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Foods_To_Eat_To_Gain_Weight_The_Healthy_Way\">start using the BetterMe app<\/a> and overhaul your entire life! <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Potatoes\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-sweet-potato-diet\/\"><b>Potatoes<\/b><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another wonder food you can eat to gain weight is potatoes. Previously unknown and of little use, the potato is today the fourth most consumed food crop globally (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencemag.org\/news\/2007\/05\/secret-history-potato\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And while the potato boasts of many nutrients, its uses could even be more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can be used to make pancakes, waffles, tortillas, bread, pie, pound cake, pasta, vegetable patties, doughnuts, and pretzels; this is still not exhaustive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The crop is versatile and has many dietary uses. While the sweet potato&#8217;s chief nutrient is carbohydrate&#8211;a vital energy source, the sweet potato also provides beta-carotene and significant amounts of Vitamin C.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But there are two significant varieties of the potato; the sweet potato variety and the white potato variety, and debate has been raging about their relative nutritional potential.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, the winner is the sweet potato. Sweet potatoes provide four times the daily requirement of Vitamin A, a vitamin essential for vision, the immune system, and reproduction, among many other uses. The sweet potatoes also contain more vitamin C and fiber than the white potato and have fewer calories, although white potatoes contain more potassium (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/white-potatoes-vs-sweet-potatoes-which-is-healthier\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">31<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So how does the potato help you gain weight? It is among the best foods to eat to gain weight for one special reason.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The potato has a significantly high glycemic index and are fairly calorie-dense, which can contribute to weight gain. In fact, according to information published by Harvard University&#8217;s School of Public Health, a cup of potatoes has a similar effect on blood sugar as a can of cola or a handful of jelly beans (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/nutritionsource\/2014\/01\/24\/the-problem-with-potatoes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">29<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Foods_To_Eat_To_Gain_Weight_The_Healthy_Way\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37474 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/4-8-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"foods to eat to gain weight\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/4-8.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/4-8-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/4-8.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/4-8-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/4-8.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Red_Meat\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lean-meats-for-weight-loss\/\"><b>Red Meat<\/b><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A research team at the Harvard School of Public Health sought to study lifestyle factors that lead to consistent weight gain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, it turns out that regular consumption of red meat is one of the contributory factors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A mammoth study that involved studying the lifestyle and dietary habits of various large groups of health professionals, totaling over 120,000 people, for 12 to 20 years revealed interesting findings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While processed white and red meats played a positive contributory role to weight gain, unprocessed red meat was explicitly linked to a weight gain of about a pound or more (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nih.gov\/news-events\/nih-research-matters\/certain-foods-linked-long-term-weight-gain\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But what is the mechanism?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It turns out that meat is a rich source of heme-iron, the iron that we get from animal sources, and more bioavailable. However, heme-iron, when consumed in excess, can lead to weight gain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides, dietary iron intake, which is due to heavy red meat consumption, suppresses leptin, which regulates appetite.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leptin is essential in the body because it is the hormone that tells us to stop eating. In the absence of leptin, the eating breaks are loosed, and one full plate begets another.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But red meat also contains both leucine and creatine. These two nutrients play a substantial role in boosting muscle mass.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Peanut_Butter_and_Other_Nut_Butters\"><\/span><b>Peanut Butter and Other Nut Butters<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While several studies show that nuts rarely lead to weight gain and may lead to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/planking-for-weight-loss\/\">weight loss<\/a>, nuts are still one of the most calorie-dense foods around<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to peanut butter, a tablespoon serving of peanut butter has a whopping 191 calories (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencetimes.com\/articles\/24649\/20200108\/peanut-butter.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). So if you add just one serving to two meals and one snack each day and you&#8217;ve increased your daily intake by 600 calories. The result is that you will gain a little over 1 pound per week.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So if weight gain is your goal, peanut butter may be what the doctor ordered.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And to cap it all, peanut butter is inexpensive and very simple to prepare.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But you can try other nuts and other kinds of butter as well. Almond and cashew kinds of butter have approximately the same number of calories as peanut butter but may offer even more benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For instance, almond butter contains nearly three times as much vitamin E, twice as much iron, and seven times more calcium than peanut butter (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencetimes.com\/articles\/24649\/20200108\/peanut-butter.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). If you are looking for foods to eat to help gain weight and meet nutritional requirements, almond butter is a good choice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/essential-amino-acids-vegan\/\">Essential Amino Acids Vegan: Getting Your Body The Nutrients It Requires<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Foods_To_Eat_To_Gain_Weight_The_Healthy_Way\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32100 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4578.png\" alt=\"foods to eat to gain weight\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4578.png 960w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4578-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4578.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Salmon_Other_Fatty_Fish\"><\/span><b>Salmon &amp; Other Fatty Fish<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While farmed salmon has a higher chance of being contaminated with highly toxic industrial compounds known as polychlorinated biphenyls, salmon obtained from natural water sources should be safer. They could be a healthier way of gaining weight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A six-ounce salmon steak is packed with about 600 calories (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myfitnesspal.com\/food\/calories\/moreys-marinated-salmon-salmon-steak-4661669\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Salmon also contains many nutrients, including prized omega-3 fats, which have been shown to promote brain development; and significant protein levels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But if you can&#8217;t get salmon, you should not despair if you still want fish to help you gain weight. You can still enjoy your plate of tuna and get the best of both worlds, or you could make do with fish oil supplements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Omega-3 fatty acid supplements have mainly been found to help people with Alzheimer\u2019s disease gain weight (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19054188\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a Canadian study, cancer patients that received the greatest concentration of fish oil supplementation in the blood had the most significant gains in the muscle (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/217846#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). 69% of patients in the fish oil group gained or maintained muscle mass, compared with only 29% in the standard care group.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bananas\"><\/span><b>Bananas<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-bananas-good-for-weight-loss\/\">Bananas<\/a> may hold the enviable record of being the world&#8217;s first super-food. The golden fruit was endorsed in medical journals and once vigorously promoted as the antidote to celiac disease and diabetes (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/nutritionsource\/food-features\/bananas\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though one Harvard research says that bananas do not increase weight, a medium-sized banana contains about 110 calories, and if you add four or five bananas to your daily diet, there is no doubt that you will have a caloric surplus and add some weight (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/nutritionsource\/food-features\/bananas\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, if you are not used to heavy suppers, the banana may be among the most convenient foods to eat before bed to gain weight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So how can you incorporate bananas into your journey to gain weight?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While many people pick, peel, and eat the fruit, bananas can be used in various ways. Bananas can be used to make healthier and tastier pancakes, bread, cakes, and muffins.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And if you don&#8217;t like refined sugar, you can even use bananas as a sweetener!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, cut up half a banana, mash it with a fork, and then fold it into your favorite bowl of whole-grain oats. Then sprinkle some cinnamon. This is a light meal that is among the foods to eat before bed to gain weight.\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Foods_To_Eat_To_Gain_Weight_The_Healthy_Way\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32111 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4460-1024x576.png\" alt=\"foods to eat to gain weight\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4460.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4460-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4460.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4460.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eggs\"><\/span><b>Eggs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can gain weight either by adding fat or muscles (or both). One egg may contain anywhere between only 55 and 88 calories, depending on size (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.egginfo.co.uk\/egg-nutrition-and-health\/egg-nutrition-information\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unless you are an egg enthusiast, it may be difficult to gain weight by the pathway of fat if <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/steak-and-eggs-diet\/\">eggs<\/a> are your main staple.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But the tables change when you come to muscles. Because eggs, like meat, contain high quality protein including the amino acid leucine, they are among the foods to eat to gain muscle weight<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fruit_Juices_And_Smoothies\"><\/span><b>Fruit Juices And Smoothies<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If statistics mean anything, then no juice can hold a candle to the apple juice in the eyes of the American public (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/1106476\/fruit-juice-leading-flavors-us\/#:~:text=U.S.%20consumers'%20favorite%20fruit%20juice%20flavors%202019&amp;text=According%20to%20a%20survey%20conducted,second%20place%2C%20with%2063%20percent\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Orange, strawberry, grape, and pineapple juices follow in that order. While fruit juices may be healthy and tasty except for some modest levels of Vitamin C lost in juicing, some reports suggest that drinking 100% fruit juice causes weight gain, while whole fruit consumption leads to weight loss (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news-medical.net\/health\/Does-Drinking-10025-Fruit-Put-Juice-on-Weight.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The reason may be intuitive. You can quickly drink up to ten oranges in a glass when three actual fruits may be more filling than you can handle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Foods_To_Eat_To_Gain_Weight_The_Healthy_Way\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33283 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4674-1024x576.png\" alt=\"foods to eat to gain weight\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4674.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4674-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4674.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4674.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Condiments_And_Other_Additives\"><\/span><b>Condiments And Other Additives<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With condiments like extra virgin olive, coconut oil, or mayonnaise, adding weight should be a breeze. Both olive oil and coconut oil is very high in calories, containing 120 calories per tablespoon. Their high-calorie content makes them among the best foods to eat to help gain weight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Yanking yourself back in shape has never been so easy with our game-changing fitness app! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Foods_To_Eat_To_Gain_Weight_The_Healthy_Way\">Start transforming your life with BetterMe!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Easy_Weight_Gain_Recipes\"><\/span><b>2 Easy Weight Gain Recipes<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wondering how to include the foods in this article in your meals? Here are some high-calorie recipes you can use at home.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Grilled_Ham_And_Cheese_Sandwich\"><\/span><b>Grilled Ham And Cheese Sandwich<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This simple meal takes less than 5 minutes to prepare. It has butter and whole wheat bread that are some of the foods that help you gain weight.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ingredients\"><\/span><b>Ingredients:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 slices whole wheat bread<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tbsp butter<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 slice cheese<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 slice ham\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method\"><\/span><b>Method:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preheat skillet over medium heat.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generously butter one side of a slice of bread.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place bread butter-side-down onto skillet bottom and add 1 slice of cheese and ham.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Butter a second slice of bread on one side and place butter-side-up on top of the sandwich.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grill until lightly browned and flip over; continue grilling until cheese is melted.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serve.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Foods_To_Eat_To_Gain_Weight_The_Healthy_Way\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33272 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4631-1024x576.png\" alt=\"foods to eat to gain weight\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4631.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4631-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4631.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4631.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creamy_Spinach_And_Salmon\"><\/span><b>Creamy Spinach And Salmon<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salmon is one of the fatty fish that helps one gain weight. Pairing it with creamed spinach makes a light meal that is high in calories and flavor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ingredients-2\"><\/span><b>Ingredients:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\u2009\u00bd tbsp olive oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd cup thinly sliced shallots<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 cloves garlic, minced<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc tsp crushed red pepper<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 oz fresh baby spinach (about 5 cups)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2153 cup reduced-fat cream cheese<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6 (6 oz) skin-on salmon fillets<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd tsp salt<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd tsp ground pepper<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method-2\"><\/span><b>Method:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preheat the oven to 425F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add shallots and garlic; stir until softened, for 2 minutes.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stir in crushed red pepper; stir constantly, for 30 seconds.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add spinach in batches; stir until wilted before adding more, for about 3 minutes.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remove from heat. Add mozzarella and cream cheese; stir until the cheeses melt. Let cool.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transfer the salmon to the prepared baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fill each pocket with about 1\/3 cup of the spinach mixture.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adding weight, just like losing weight, is no walk in the park. It is especially true if you don&#8217;t want to go about it by binging on sodas, ice-cream, or French-fries, or even by being a couch potato. You can add weight by incorporating some of these best foods to eat to gain weight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still, remember that other non-food factors like your genes, the amount of sleep, certain medications, and drugs may still have a confounding influence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And while weight gain gets a bad rap in many circles, there are legitimate reasons to add weight!<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Foods_To_Eat_To_Gain_Weight_The_Healthy_Way\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><b>DISCLAIMER:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/blog\/after-service\/201907\/5-reasons-why-muscles-matter-women-and-men\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 Reasons Why Muscles Matter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. (2018, psychologytoday.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/322212\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Almond Butter vs. Peanut Butter: Which Is Healthier<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? (2018, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/nchs\/products\/databriefs\/db313.htm#:~:text=The%20percentage%20of%20adults%20who%20tried%20to%20lose%20weight%20increased,%2C%20and%20salads%20(50.4%25).\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attempts to Lose Weight Among Adults in the United States, 2013\u20132016<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018, cdc.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/nutritionsource\/food-features\/bananas\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bananas<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (nd, hsph.harvard.edu)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nih.gov\/news-events\/nih-research-matters\/certain-foods-linked-long-term-weight-gain\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain Foods Linked to Long-Term Weight Gain<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. (2011, nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s12571-013-0263-y\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crops that feed the world.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2013, link.springer.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2072-6643\/11\/12\/2879\/htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Differential Physiological Responses Elicited by Ancient and Heritage Wheat Cultivars Compared to Modern Ones.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, mdpi.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news-medical.net\/health\/Does-Drinking-10025-Fruit-Put-Juice-on-Weight.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does Drinking 100% Fruit Juice Put on Weight?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, news-medical.net)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/article\/us-health-diet-nuts\/eating-nuts-might-help-limit-weight-gain-idINKBN1WJ2B0\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating nuts might help limit weight gain<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. (2019, reuters.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.egginfo.co.uk\/egg-nutrition-and-health\/egg-nutrition-information\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Egg nutrition information<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. (nd, egginfo.co.uk)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/318620#summary\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everything you need to know about avocado<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. (2020, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/217846#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fish Oil And Omega-3s, Helping Chemo Patients Gain Weight<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. (2011, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cell.com\/current-biology\/pdf\/S0960-9822(17)30798-4.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From Early Farmers to Norman Borlaug.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, cell.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/nutrition-and-healthy-eating\/in-depth\/glycemic-index-diet\/art-20048478#:~:text=Researchers%20found%20that%20diets%20with,and%20help%20maintain%20weight%20loss\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glycemic index diet: What&#8217;s behind the claims?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, mayoclinic.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2015\/08\/150824212301.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High iron intake may increase appetite, disease risk.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2015, sciencedaily.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/321518#:~:text=Consuming%20red%20meat%20has%20been,fat%2C%20which%20promote%20weight%20gain\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do you gain weight quickly and safely?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2020, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com\/sport\/rugby-union\/six-nations-2020-how-have-players-grown-size-past-25-years-and-who-heaviest-player-tournament-3020300\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Have Players Grown In Size<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0(2020, edinburgnews.scotman.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencetimes.com\/articles\/24649\/20200108\/peanut-butter.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is Eating Peanut Butter Connected to Weight Gain?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2020, sciencetimes.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myfitnesspal.com\/food\/calories\/moreys-marinated-salmon-salmon-steak-4661669\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Morey&#8217;s Marinated Salmon.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (nd, myfitnesspal.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/1106476\/fruit-juice-leading-flavors-us\/#:~:text=U.S.%20consumers'%20favorite%20fruit%20juice%20flavors%202019&amp;text=According%20to%20a%20survey%20conducted,second%20place%2C%20with%2063%20percent\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most appealing fruit juice flavors in the United States in 2019<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. (2019, statista.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19054188\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation effects on weight.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2009, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurekalert.org\/pub_releases\/2019-11\/e-hdm111819.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Pub Releases<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. (2019<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurekalert.org\/pub_releases\/2019-11\/e-hdm111819.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> eurekalert.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencemag.org\/news\/2007\/05\/secret-history-potato\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Secret History of Potato<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. (2007, sciencemag.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/nutritionsource\/superfoods\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Superfoods or Superhype?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (nd, hsph.harvard.edu)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/11876202\/#:~:text=Sweet%20potato%20has%20been%20selected,acid%20to%20a%20space%20diet.&amp;text=At%20least%20one%20recipe%20containing%20sweet%20potato%20was%20included%20in%20each%20meal\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweet potato in a vegetarian menu plan for NASA&#8217;s Advanced Life Support Program.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (1998, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/nutritionsource\/2014\/01\/24\/the-problem-with-potatoes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Problem With Potatoes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2014, hsph.harvard.edu)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/wellness-and-prevention\/weight-a-silent-heart-risk#:~:text=It's%20long%20been%20known%20that,the%20development%20of%20heart%20problems\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight a Silent Heart Risk<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. (2021, hopkinsmedicine.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/white-potatoes-vs-sweet-potatoes-which-is-healthier\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">White potatoes vs sweet potatoes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.(nd, clevelandclinic.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Being underweight presents a set of complications. From physical to mental health, you may be struggling with several aspects. If you want to gain weight there are healthy and safe ways to do so. What you need to understand is how to create a calorie surplus. 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