Tips for healthy weight gain

Some helpful hints for gaining weight in a healthy way are

1. Eat slightly larger portion sizes

2. If appetite is an issue, be careful not to consume too many beverages prior to eating (you don't want to fill up on liquid)

3. Find ways to add healthy, calorie dense foods into your diet.

• Nuts and seeds paired with dried fruit make a great snack
• Cook with healthy oils such as olive oil and canola oil
• Consume beverages such as milk and fruit juice that provide calories but also lots of vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients
• Eat more starchy vegetables such as roots and tubers
• Consider mixing a scoop of sugar-free protein powder into your foods and beverages to increase the calorie count

4. Exercise is still important for people trying to gain weight but consider doing more strength training and low-to-moderate intensity aerobic activity rather than higher intensity aerobic activity