Adding Weight

Generally, everyone wants a lean body, but if the body is too thin can also cause some health impacts. But there are several ways you can do to raise a healthy weight.

Just so you know, the body that are too thin tend to have a weak immune system so vulnerable to infection, surgical complications and disease recovery time is longer.

However, this condition can be avoided by raising the weight in a healthy manner so that it has an optimal body, one by using the indicator body mass index (body mass index / BMI).

Someone who has a BMI value of less than 18 means having a below normal body weight, BMI 18.5 to 24.9 means having a normal weight, BMI 25 to 29.9 is overweight and a BMI over 30 is obese.

There are various factors that could cause someone was thin, namely:

   1. It has a rapid metabolic rate
   2. The influence of genetic factors
   3. Personality and environment
   4. As well as some specific conditions that could affect metabolism or function of the level of employment of certain hormones.


For people who have a thin body or a BMI below normal, there are some healthy ways that can be done to raise the weight, namely:
  1. Eating foods that contain calories, vitamins and minerals high.
  2. Eating foods with the right balance, the recommended ratio is 60-70 percent carbohydrates, 10-15 percent protein and a small amount of fat.
  3. Limiting consumption of water or liquids a half hour before and after eating, because if a lot of drinking before a meal will make a full stomach so poor appetite. 
  4. Consuming juices such as apple, peach, orange or banana to increase your calorie intake
  5. Consuming multiple sources of good fats derived from foods such as nuts, avocados, olive oil and fatty fish (salmon and mackerel)
  6. Take some snacks between meals such as yogurt or dried fruit
  7. Consume milk regularly, because not only calories but also contain other important nutrients such as protein, vitamins and minerals, and contains healthy bacteria that can help the digestive system.
  8. Exercise regularly as it will make the body stay fit and energetic. This condition can be helped to develop the muscles become more slender body shape, and increased appetite.
  9. Always think positive, because the mind can affect diet and digestive processes that occur. 
  10. Getting time off and sleep well 7-8 hours on a regular basis. 


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