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Seeking Advice on Weight Gain and Nut Consumption
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Seeking Advice on Weight Gain and Nut Consumption - #51291

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I want to gain weight because I'm a hard weight gainer and is there any nuts that can help me gain weight

How long have you been struggling to gain weight?:

- More than 6 months

What is your current diet like?:

- Low in calories

Do you have any digestive issues?:

- No issues
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Here is a complete schedule for you to help you in your weight gain journey. Breakfast 8-9.30 am Upma, Poha, Idli, Dosa, Moong Dal Chilla, Vegetable Paratha (Potato paratha once in a while) with a cup of buffalo milk Mid Snack 11-11.30 am 1 fruit which ever you like Lunch 12.30-1.30pm A bowl of Dal A bowl of vegetable Roti Rice 2 tsp of ghee Hi Tea 4 -4.30pm 1 cup of milk with any breakfast item you like. You can have a fruit as well but than avoid milk. Dinner 7.30-8.30 pm 1 bowl of dal 1 bowl of vegetable Roti Rice 2 tsp of ghee ?Things to Avoid? Processed food Oily food Ready to eat food Maida Desserts ??Must do?? Exercise is must Have a fruit after exercise best prefered banana You can replace fruits with boiled eggs Twice a week swimming or running Weight training if possible Surya namaskar daily atleast 10. Start from whatever is possible. Exercise will increase your hunger and you will notice your appetite increasing. ??Medication?? Syp. Drakshasav 3 tsp twice a day before food Tab. Liv 52 DS 1 tab twice a day before food Tab. Ampachak Vati 2 tabs twice a day before food. Full body massage with lukewarm sesame seed oil followed by exercise. Take Tab. Bandy Plus (deworming medication) 1 tab at night before you start your medication. Remember you will not see effect in one or two days but you will notice changes within 15 days. A blend of exercise n healthy food will help you in your weight gain programme.

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Yes you can have cashews soaked almonds raisins pistachios along with that take Ashwagandhadi lehyam one tsp with warm milk at night

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ELLO, For a hard weight gainer with low-calorie intake, Ayurveda focuses on Brimhana chikitsa (nourishing therapy) to increase mamsa dhatu (muscle tissue) and overall strength . Since you have no digestive issues, the goal is to increase calorie density while supporting digestive fire so nutrients are properly absorbed AYURVEDIC VIEW Difficulty gaining weight is often linked with -vata dominance -irregular metabolism -tissue depletion MANAGEMENT GOALS -nourishing foods -unctuous diet -sweet taste promotes tissue building NUTS FOR HEALTHY WEIGHT GAIN Nuts are heavy, oily, and nourishing making them excellent for weight gain 1) ALMONDS Best nut for healthy weight gain =builds muscle and strength, improves Ojas and immunity, supports brain and nervous system -soak 5-10 almonds overnight -peel and eat in morning -or grind into almond milk 2) CASHEWS -high calorie, increases kapha and body mass, good for muscle gain -5-8 cashews daily, best taken with milk 3) WALNUTS -builds strength, supports nervous tissue, good healthy fats -2-3 walnuts daily 4) PISTACHIOS -improves digestion, supports muscle building , good protein source -small handful daily 5) PEANUTS -high calorie, very effective for hard gainers, -peanut chutney, peanut laddoo, peanut butter AYURVEDIC WEIGHT GAIN DRINK BADAM WEIGHT GAIN MILK -6 soaked almonds -2 dates -1 tsp ghee -1 cup milk -pinch cardamom PREARATION -grind almonds and dates -boil with milk -add ghee and cardamom Drink daily at night BENEFITS -increases strength, weight and Ojas INTERNAL MEDICATION 1) ASHWAGANDHA= 1 tsp with milk at night =improves muscle mass, increases appetite, reduces stress 2) SHATAVARI CHURNA= 1 tsp with milk in morning =good for nourishment and tissue building 3) VIDARIKAND= 1 tsp with milk twice daily after meals =promotes weight and strength LIFESTYLE EXERCISE -do strength training and yyoga -bhujangasana -surya namaskar -vajrasana after meals SLEEP -Minimum 7-8 hours -sleep before 10:30 pm STRESS MANAGEMENT -Stress increases vata and causes weight loss -meditation -pranayam -oil massage with sesame oil OIL MASSAGE -daily sesame oil massage improves -muscle growth -circulation -nourishment of tissues FOODS TO INCLUDE -milk -ghee -nuts -dates -bananas -panner -rice -whole wheat -sweet fruits AVOID -excess tea, coffee -dry foods -skipping meals -junk foods -very spicyfoods EXPECTED TIME FOR WEIGHT GAIN Healthy weight gain usually occurs in -6-12 weeks with proper diet Eat small frequent meals every 3 hours and include nuts or calorie dense foods in each meal DO FOLLOW HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL THANK YOU

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–Nuts are high in calories and healthy fats, so they can help with weight gain. Try eating nuts like peanuts, almonds, cashews, or walnuts daily as snacks to increase your calorie intake. –Rx: 1)Ashwagandha Churna – 3 g With warm Milk at night. 2)Shatavari Churna – 3 g With milk, morning. 3)Chyawanprash – 1 tsp Twice daily with milk. ----Diet Advice: Take calorie-dense foods like Almond, Cashew, Peanut, milk, ghee, and banana regularly. ----Follow-up: 15 days.

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IF YOU ARE A HARD WEIGHT GAINER AND HAVE BEEN STRUGGLING TO GAIN WEIGHT FOR MANY MONTHS THE MAIN FOCUS SHOULD BE ON INCREASING NOURISHING CALORIES AND SUPPORTING GOOD DIGESTION IN AYURVEDA HEALTHY WEIGHT GAIN HAPPENS WHEN AGNI IS STRONG AND DHATU POSHAN HAPPENS PROPERLY SO REGULAR MEALS AND NOURISHING FOODS ARE VERY IMPORTANT CERTAIN NUTS ARE VERY HELPFUL FOR HEALTHY WEIGHT GAIN BECAUSE THEY ARE RICH IN GOOD FATS PROTEIN AND MINERALS YOU CAN TAKE SOAKED ALMONDS WALNUTS CASHEWS AND PISTACHIOS DAILY SOAK 5 TO 6 ALMONDS AND 2 WALNUTS OVERNIGHT AND EAT THEM IN THE MORNING YOU CAN ALSO TAKE A SMALL HANDFUL OF CASHEWS OR PISTACHIOS DURING THE DAY THESE PROVIDE ENERGY AND HELP BUILD BODY TISSUES YOU CAN ALSO INCLUDE DATES FIGS AND RAISINS WITH WARM MILK AS THEY ARE VERY NOURISHING FOR THE BODY A GLASS OF WARM MILK WITH 1 OR 2 DATES OR A LITTLE GHEE AT NIGHT CAN SUPPORT HEALTHY WEIGHT GAIN EAT REGULAR MEALS THAT INCLUDE RICE WHOLE GRAINS DAL GHEE NUT BUTTERS AVOCADO AND WELL COOKED VEGETABLES DO NOT SKIP MEALS AND TRY TO EAT EVERY THREE TO FOUR HOURS AYURVEDIC HERBS LIKE ASHWAGANDHA CHURNA HALF TEASPOON WITH WARM MILK AT NIGHT OR SHATAVARI CHURNA CAN HELP IMPROVE STRENGTH AND SUPPORT HEALTHY WEIGHT GAIN OVER TIME ALSO MAKE SURE YOU SLEEP WELL DO LIGHT STRENGTH EXERCISES OR YOGA AND REDUCE STRESS BECAUSE PROPER REST AND GOOD DIGESTION HELP THE BODY ABSORB NUTRITION BETTER AND GRADUALLY SUPPORT HEALTHY WEIGHT GAIN NATURALLY

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Hello, Please undergo lipid profile first, if the levels are within normal then you can incorporate nuts(soaked and peeled alomonds(8 to 10 in no.; cashews-one small fist; 7 walnuts- per day) You can also start taking - 1. Namita weight gain choona(rajasthan herbals) one pouch–0—ine pouch after breakfast and after dinner with a cup of hot milk for 2 months. Take care, Kind regards.

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Hello Thank you for your question. Nowadays many people struggle with weight gain despite eating regularly, especially if their body metabolism is naturally fast The good thing is that since your digestion is normal Improving your calorie intake and nourishment can help gradually increase healthy weight The goal of treatment is to increase nourishment, strengthen digestion and support healthy tissue building NUTS THAT HELPS IN HEALTHY WEIGHT GAIN Yes, nuts are very helpful as they provide healthy fats, protein and calories The best options are - 1.ALMONDS Rich in protein and healthy fats Soak 5-6 almonds overnight peel and eat in morning 2.CASHEWS -it is high in calories and good for weight gain - take a small handful daily 3.WALNUTS -supports strength and overall nutrition -2-3 walnuts per day 4.PEANUTS OR PEANUT BUTTER -Excellent caloric source Can be taken with bread, smoothie or snacks 5.DATES WITH NUTS -Dates combined witb almonds or cashew provide quick energy and also support weight gain SIMPLE MORNING ROUTINE FOR WEIGHT GAIN you can follow this simple routine. MORNING -warm milk with 2 dates and soaked almonds MID MORNING Handful of peanuts or cashew LUNCH Proper meal with rice roti dal vegetables and ghee EVENING Banana with peanut butter NIGHT Warm milk with 1 teaspoon of ghee AYURVEDIC HERBS 1.SHATVARI KALPA 1 tsp with warm milk twice daily 2.VIDARIKHAND 1 Tsp at bed time LIFESTYLE TIPS To support a healthy weight gain -eat 3 proper meal with 2 snacks -Include ghee, milk, nuts and whole grains -Do strength exercises or light weight training -Sleep for 7-8 hours Yes, nuts are excellent for healthy weight gain, especially almonds, cashew, walnut, peanut. When combined with caloric rich food yoy can achieve your desired weight Wishing you a healthy weight gain😊 Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate

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Nuts for Healthy Weight Gain— - Almonds (Badam) – Strengthens tissues, improves memory, and adds healthy calories. - Cashews (Kaju) – Rich in fats and minerals, supports muscle building. - Walnuts (Akhrot) – Good for brain health and adds dense calories. - Pistachios (Pista) – Improves strength and balances Vata. - Peanuts (Moongphali) – Affordable, calorie-rich, and protein-packed. Best taken soaked overnight (almonds, walnuts) or lightly roasted (cashews, peanuts) for better digestion. Rx 1.Ashwagandha capsules 2 cap twice daily with warm milk after meals 2.Chyawanprash 1 tsp with warm milk empty stomach in the morning 3.Draksharishta 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily after meals

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Take chitrakadhi vati 1tab bd AF Rajwadiprash gold 1tsp with milk Agastya rasayanam 1tsp Pancharista 20ml bd enough

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Take high carbs. Diet and do exercises regularly 1. Ashwagandha churna 1 tsp with milk 2. Shatavari vati 1-1 bd after meal Baked grams peanuts ,walnut ,pista, kaju, badam and kismis soaked in water will help in weight gain

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