PHOTOS: 5 foods that can help you gain weight in a healthy way

While people are basically obsessed with losing weight, there is another set of people for whom the priority is to gain weight. And no matter how much they eat or what they do, putting on those kilos is very difficult for them. Here again, diet can come to your rescue as if you include certain foods in your diet you can gain weight. So here are five food items that you should consume so that you can increase your weight.

Updated on: Aug 22, 2018 11:56 AM IST

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While people are basically obsessed with losing weight, there is another set of people for whom the priority is to gain weight. And no matter how much they eat or what they do, putting on those kilos is very difficult for them. Here again, diet can come to your rescue as if you include certain foods in your diet you can gain weight. So here are five food items that you should consume so that you can increase your weight. (Shutterstock)

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For a very long time, milk has been used to gain weight and build muscle. Milk provides us with a good combination of proteins, carbohydrates and fats. It provides the body with casein and whey proteins, which help in weight gain. (shutterstock)

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Part of the staple Indian diet, just 1 cup of cooked rice can provide us with upto 195 calories, 44 gms of carbohydrates and some fat. (shutterstock)

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Nuts are an excellent choice if you are looking to put on weight. A handful of almonds daily can help you put on those kilos, and in a healthy manner. On the other hand, nut butters are another option which can be had with a variety of snacks. (shutterstock)

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Red meat is a solid muscle building food. Along with that they are also excellent natural sources of dietary creatine. Red meat contains leucine, which is an amino acid that helps in stimulating muscle protein synthesis. (shutterstock)

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Salmon and oily fish provide our body with protein and healthy fats. The most important of these are omega-3 fatty acids, which have various health benefits and help in warding off diseases. (shutterstock)