How to gain weight in a healthy way?

Expert answer:

For to gain weight in a healthy way it is necessary to follow a diet adequate, which mainly favors the gain of muscle mass, and eat at the right times, at most every 3 hours, so as to prevent the body from going into catabolism, that is, self-consuming for energy.

The important thing is gain muscle and not fat, so the choice of food as well as the amount to be eaten in meals and snacks is critical.

Practice bodybuilding with the goal of hypertrophy (increasing muscle mass) is a great help to gain weight in a healthy way.

Some recommendations to gain weight in a healthy way:

  • Find a nutritionist or endocrinologist;
  • Do not skip meals;
  • Do not stay fast for more than 3 hours;
  • Avoid sweets and fatty foods as they can raise cholesterol and triglyceride levels;
  • Practice bodybuilding to increase muscle mass.

Before making a diet to gain weight, it is important to seek a nutritionist or an endocrinologist so that the weight gain is, in fact, healthy.