16 simple and easy ways to gain weight and open the appetite

Loss of appetite occurs when you have a decreased desire to eat. Various factors can cause poor appetite, including mental and physical illnesses.
If your lack of appetite persists for more than two days, it may cause weight loss or malnutrition.
Not having an appetite can be frustrating for anyone, especially people who are underweight and trying to gain weight or build mass.
This article lists 16 easy ways to increase your appetite.

1. Eat smaller meals more frequently
Eat five or six smaller meals a day instead of three large meals. As your appetite improves, you can start increasing the portions and adding more ingredients to increase the calories

2. Eat nutrient-rich foods
Reduce the amount of empty calories. Instead, you can make easy substitutions and focus on nutritious foods that contain protein, healthy fats, and whole grains.

3. Add more calories to your meals
Add calorie-rich ingredients as you prepare your meals to consume more calories throughout the day.

4. Make mealtime a fun social activity
Eating meals with friends and family, or having them in front of the TV, can distract you from the food you’re eating, and lead you to eat more.

5. Trick your brain with different sizes of plates
Serving your food on larger plates may help you serve larger portions and eat more.

6. Meal schedule
Scheduling and setting meal reminders can help you boost your appetite and keep track of how much you eat.

7. Don’t skip breakfast
Eating breakfast every day can boost your appetite and increase thermogenesis, which may motivate you to eat more.

8. Eat less fiber
Reducing the amount of fiber in your diet can reduce feelings of fullness and make you eat more throughout the day.

9. Drink calories
Drinking calories may be a more motivating way to add calories than having to chew your food when you’re not hungry.
One practical way to drink calories is to replace some of your meals with nutritious, high-calorie drinks.
Smoothies, milkshakes, and smoothies can be good meal replacement drinks. Try making them using nutritious ingredients like fruits and vegetables.
You can also add good sources of protein such as whole milk, yogurt, or protein powder for extra calories and nutrients.

10. Incorporate healthy snacks
Eating small, healthy snacks throughout the day can help increase your calorie intake and increase your desire to eat.

11. Eat more of your favorite foods
Eat more of the foods you love. This will help motivate you to eat and stimulate your appetite.

12. Use herbs and spices
Certain herbal tonics, spices and bitters can improve your appetite by aiding digestion and reducing flatulence while making your food more appealing.

13. Exercise more
Physical activity can make you burn more calories and stimulate your appetite by increasing your metabolic rate and hormone production.

14. Limit drinks with meals
Drinking water or other liquids before or during meals can affect your appetite and make you eat less.

15. Some supplements can also help
Certain vitamin and mineral deficiencies can lead to decreased appetite. Taking some supplements may give you an appetite boost.

16. Keeping a daily food diary
Keeping a food diary can help you keep track of your food intake and promote better eating and appetite habits.

about the author

nutritionist Shaimaa Ali

is a-freelance journalist specializing in health and fitness as well as nutritionist certified from mansoura university on Egypt

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