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5 Ways To Increase Your Appetite
Eat small and frequent meals
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Eat small meals throughout the day to increase your appetite. Every time you eat, hunger-stimulating hormones are released in your body that make you feel hungry again after a short interval
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Eat healthy snacks
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Add healthy snacks such as fresh fruits, nuts, seeds and eggs to your diet and keep having them in between the meals. This will make you feel hungry quickly and increase your appetite
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Set reminders
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If you're caught up with work and end up skipping meals unknowingly, then set reminders on your phone to have a meal every few hours. This will help you keep track of your food intake
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Consume healthy drinks
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If you're unable to consume a small meal then opt for healthy drinks such as milk, buttermilk, fresh juice, etc to increase your appetite and nutrient intake
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Avoid gas-forming foods
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Avoid foods that contribute to gas formation and make you feel fuller throughout the day such as beans, lentils, broccoli, cabbage, peas, etc. Instead, consume green leafy vegetables and fresh fruits
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Exercise
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Exercise helps absorb nutrients from the food quickly and improves metabolism. It increases your appetite and food intake
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