Top 4 Nuts and Seeds For Weight Gain

Sunflower, flaxseed, and melon seeds are considered effective in increasing weight. In such a situation, you can take these seeds in your snack diet. Let us know in detail.

What do thin people do to increase their weight? For this, they eat banana milk, dry fruits, etc. Apart from this, some people also take weight gain supplements, while some resort to injections. But if you want to gain a healthy weight, then it is very important to take a good diet. With a healthy, calorie-rich diet, you can easily increase your weight at home. If you are taking a weight gain diet, then you can also include certain seeds in it. 

  1. Sunflower Seeds for Weight Gain

If you want to increase your weight, then you can include sunflower seeds in your diet. There are about 584 calories in 100 grams of sunflower seeds. Apart from this, saturated fat, potassium, carbohydrate, magnesium, vitamin B6 and iron are also found in it. Weight gain can be achieved by eating sunflower seeds daily. The calories, carbs, and fat present in it help in gaining weight.

  1. Flax Seeds for Weight Gain 

Weight can be increased by eating flaxseeds. If you are thin, then you can include flaxseeds in your diet. Flax seeds are rich in protein, fiber, and minerals. There are about 534 calories in 100 grams of flaxseeds. Along with this, 42 grams of some fat is also found in it. Flaxseeds also contain fat, potassium, and magnesium. To gain weight, you can eat flaxseed parathas and flaxseeds with milk. Apart from this, flaxseeds can also be eaten on an empty stomach in the morning.

  1. Pumpkin Seeds for Weight Gain

Pumpkin seeds can be beneficial for weight gainers. Pumpkin seeds contain polyunsaturated fats, which add healthy calories to the diet. Pumpkin seeds can be taken in snacks. There are about 446 calories in 100 grams of pumpkin seeds. In addition, it also contains healthy fats, which help in gaining weight. Pumpkin seeds also contain potassium, magnesium, carbs, and iron. Eating pumpkin seeds builds your muscles. Along with this, the body also gets all the necessary nutrients.

  1. Melon Seeds for Weight Gain

A small cup of melon seeds provides essential nutrients for metabolism. Melon seeds are high in calories, which can help you gain weight. Apart from this, melon seeds are also a very good source of protein and vitamins. Vitamin B6 is found in it. Melon seeds also contain magnesium, copper, zinc, iron, potassium, phosphorus, and fatty acids. If you are thin, then you can include these seeds in your diet.

If you are also thin or weak, then you can include pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, melon seeds, and flax seeds in your diet to gain weight. By consuming these seeds as snacks, the body gets more calories, as well as healthy fat. The calories, healthy fats, vitamins, minerals, and proteins present in them are helpful in increasing weight. Before eating these seeds to gain weight, you must consult a dietician. The dietician will help you determine the right amount and the right way to eat them.

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Dr. Rati Parwani

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