Best Tips to Gain Weight Naturally | Science, Ayurveda & Diet | Dr Hansaji

Many people believe that gaining weight simply requires eating more calories. However, healthy weight gain depends on efficient digestion, proper absorption, balanced metabolism, muscle stimulation, and a calm nervous system. In this video, Hansaji explains how to gain weight in a healthy and sustainable way.
Step 1: Create a calorie surplus with nutrient-dense foods
Instead of empty calories, focus on foods that nourish the body while supporting digestion.
• Add small amounts of ghee to rice, dal, or roti to increase calories without burdening digestion.
• Use full-fat milk instead of skimmed milk.
• Include soaked almonds and seeds like chia seeds in meals.
• Choose balanced meals containing carbohydrates, protein, and healthy fats.
Step 2: Maintain structured daily meals
A balanced breakfast should include carbohydrates, protein, and healthy fats.
Examples:
• Vegetable upma cooked in ghee
• Paneer paratha with curds
• Oats cooked in milk topped with almonds and seeds
• Multigrain roti with peanut chutney
Lunch should include:
• Rice or 2–3 rotis
• Dal for protein and amino acid support
• Seasonal vegetables
• Curds or buttermilk
Dinner supports overnight tissue repair:
• Moong dal khichdi with ghee
• Rice with paneer bhurji
• Vegetable dal with roti
• Lentil soup
Rice and dal together provide complementary protein and improve amino acid availability.
Healthy weight gain recipes:
Weight gain recovery drink
• Warm milk
• 2 soaked almonds
• 2 soaked dates
• 1 teaspoon ghee
• A pinch of dry ginger to support digestion
High-calorie banana nut smoothie
• 1 ripe banana
• Plant-based milk such as coconut milk, soy milk, or almond milk
• 1 tablespoon peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon soaked chia seeds
High protein khichdi
• Rice and moong dal
• Ghee, cumin, turmeric
• Seasonal vegetables
• Paneer cubes
This combination provides carbohydrates, protein, and healthy fats for gradual weight gain.
Step 3: Build muscle, not just body weight
Muscle growth requires physical stimulation and adequate nutrition.
Helpful activities include:
• Resistance exercises
• Body-weight exercises
• Stair climbing
• Swimming
• Hiking and brisk walking
Aim for approximately 1–1.2 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight and engage in resistance activity several times a week.
Step 4: Support digestion and nervous system balance
• Eat meals at regular times.
• Chew food thoroughly.
• Avoid screens while eating.
• Sit in Vajrasana for a few minutes after meals.
• Sleep 7–8 hours each night.
Chronic stress increases cortisol and can interfere with tissue building. Practices like deep abdominal breathing and sleeping by 10–11 pm support recovery and healthy metabolism.
Avoid quick fixes such as sugary mass-gainer powders, highly processed shakes, excessive refined sugar, and irregular meal timings. These may increase weight temporarily but often lead to poor digestion, hormonal imbalance, and fatigue.
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0:00 Introduction
1:28 Step 1: Create a calorie surplus
2:03 Step 2: Structured daily meals
5:14 Step 3: Build muscle, not fat
6:24 Step 4: Regulate the nervous system
7:56 Conclusion

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