The body structure of a person is an indication of the health of the person. In such a situation, if you want to keep your body healthy and fit, then it is very important that your body weight should be in proportion to your height i.e. according to BMI. Being overweight or underweight, both conditions can be a sign of some disease.

By the way, these days obesity is becoming the biggest lifestyle disease among people around the world. Due to this, most people are seen trying to lose weight. But for people who are underweight and who are very thin, gaining weight and building muscles sometimes becomes as challenging and difficult as losing weight. While you have to reduce your calorie intake to lose weight, the process of gaining weight requires the intake of additional calories.

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If you want to gain weight, it does not mean that you can eat anything. Eating fast food, junk food, ice cream etc. will definitely give you extra calories and will also increase weight but this is not a healthy way to gain weight. It is important to take care of nutrition while gaining weight. Therefore, consume a healthy and balanced diet rich in nutrition, which includes things like nuts and dry fruits in addition to carbohydrates and fat. If your friends also tease you by calling you thin papad and you want to increase your weight, then raisins can help you in this.

Whenever it comes to dry fruits, most people consider almonds, walnuts and cashews to be very beneficial. But let us tell you that raisins are as tasty to eat as they are beneficial for the body. Raisins have many nutritional benefits, it also has high calorie content and hence raisins can prove to be a healthy option to gain weight. In this article, we are telling you how to eat raisins to gain weight.

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  1. How To Use Raisins To Gain Weight?
  2. Benefits Of Consuming Raisins And Milk To Gain Weight
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Doctors for Nutritional Powerhouses: How Raisins Can Help You Gain Weight

According to a study, the consumption of raisins is associated with better weight parameters and nutrients. Raisins are rich in nutrients, which means that even small servings of raisins help you provide a large amount of calories. A quarter cup of raisins contains about 100 calories. Thus, consuming raisins daily can help you gain weight in a healthy way.

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It is important to understand that if you want to increase your weight, then you need to consume more than average amounts of natural or plant-based sugar and who can be better than raisins. Raisins made by drying grapes are naturally sweet and also rich in fiber. Due to this, it helps in improving the digestive system which is necessary for proper absorption of nutrients.

To gain weight, you can consume dry or raw raisins as a snack. This provides instant additional calories which also helps in gaining weight and building muscles. Apart from this, raisins also contain iron, potassium and calcium which helps in gaining physical and mental strength. Although most people like to eat raw raisins, if raisins are soaked in water overnight and then raisin water and soaked raisins are consumed on an empty stomach in the morning, then it is also considered very beneficial for health.

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Raisins contain various nutrients as well as fatty acids which help in increasing weight. If you want to gain weight fast and in a healthy way, then you should consume milk with raisins. Eat 10-12 raisins daily and drink 1 cup of milk on top. If you want, consume raisins and milk before sleeping and follow it regularly for about 1 month. You will see that your weight will start increasing naturally and that too without any side effects.

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Raisins are an excellent and nutritious option for weight gain. Raisins are high in calories, carbohydrates and natural sugars, which provide energy. To gain weight, you can include raisins in your daily diet. You can eat it mixed with yogurt or oats in the morning for breakfast, or you can use it as a snack by adding it to a mixture of nuts. Raisins can also be eaten by boiling them in milk or adding them to halwa. Apart from this, soaking raisins in water overnight and eating them on an empty stomach in the morning improves digestion and helps the body absorb nutrients faster. Consuming raisins regularly not only helps in gaining weight, but it also provides energy and strength.

Dr. Dhanamjaya D

Dr. Dhanamjaya D

Nutritionist
16 Years of Experience

Dt. Surbhi Upadhyay

Dt. Surbhi Upadhyay

Nutritionist
3 Years of Experience

Dt. Manjari Purwar

Dt. Manjari Purwar

Nutritionist
11 Years of Experience

Dt. Akanksha Mishra

Dt. Akanksha Mishra

Nutritionist
8 Years of Experience

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