What Shakes Help You Gain Weight?

1. Banana nut butter shake

• 2 tablespoons peanut or almond butter
• 1 banana
• 1 cup chocolate milk
• 1 scoop protein powder (blended shake)

2. Chocolate shake

• 3 slabs dark chocolate
• 1 scoop protein powder
• 1 cup chocolate milk

3. Oatmeal shake

• 1 package instant oatmeal
• 1 cup chocolate milk
• Toppings of:
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon raisins

While it may be tempting to eat junk food such as chips, donuts, and candy to gain weight quickly, this is a dangerous practice because it will not only increase bad fat but also increase low-density lipoprotein (bad) cholesterol. 

Excess fat gets deposited in the abdomen and increases your risk of type II diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and even cancer. Therefore, choose protein-rich foods over junk foods to gain weight in a healthier way.

Eat a balanced diet to make sure you are getting sufficient amounts of protein, fats, and carbohydrates, in that order.

Protein

• Lean meat
• Chicken with skin (broiled or steamed, not deep-fried)
• Salmon or other oily fish
• Beans
• Whole milk
• Eggs
• Cheese
• Full-fat yogurt
• Dried fruit

Carbs

• Potatoes
• Brown rice
• Whole-grain pasta
• Whole-grain bread

Fats

• Nuts
• Nut butter
• Olives
• Avocados
• Butter
• Mayonnaise
• Cheese

1. Eat 5-6 smaller meals or snacks throughout the day.
2. Avoid drinking water 30 minutes before your meal. Eat more food and less liquids while having meals.
3. Try topping your food with raisins, cheese, or avocados.
4. Choose calorie-rich drinks such as milk, cream, shakes, and smoothies over drinks that contain fewer calories such as black tea and coffee.
5. For snacking, go for cottage cheese cups, string cheese, nuts, granola bars, or beef jerky.