Weight-gaining and Appetizing Herbs

Gaining weight and getting rid of thinness is one of the common problems nowadays. Achieving a slim and fit body has become the dream of many. However, at the same time, many people seek to get rid of the problem of thinness and loss of appetite since it is also a problem that needs to be addressed and is no less dangerous than obesity.

Most studies have proven that this problem makes people more susceptible to many diseases, such as weak immune system, osteoporosis, and fertility problems as well. Also, some people seek to increase their weight by only a few kilograms to get an ideal body and not as a result of their thinness.

Gaining weight can be done by following several methods, including relying on appetizing herbs as they cause weight gain as a result of the increased amounts of food eaten daily. If you aim to gain weight, then you will learn through this article about appetizing herbs.

Reasons that prevent weight-gaining:

It is necessary to mention the reasons that cause thinness and the inability to gain weight easily. There are many reasons, but we will mention the most important ones:

1. Loss of appetite as a result of psychological stress, such as work and study pressures, or depression and sadness, as happens when losing a loved one.
2. Exercising a lot and randomly without following a diet that is suitable for your health situation, or frequent movement and activity daily without eating a sufficient amount of food to compensate for the loss of minerals and vitamins.
3. Not eating a balanced diet and eating foods that lack important nutrients. For example, relying only on a plant-based diet causes thinness because a balanced diet should contain vegetables, fruits, meat, grains and fish as well.
4. Having some diseases, such as heart disease, kidney disease, and diabetes, and taking some permanent medications causes weight loss. This is due to the drug's ability to reduce fluids in the body.
5. Drug abuse and alcoholism.

Weight-gaining and appetizing herbs:

It is okay to use appetizing herbs, but within the normal limits for using each kind of herb because if you have a specific disease, excessive use could have negative effects on your health. Here are the most prominent herbs that function as appetizing and help you gain weight:

1. Ginseng:

It is abundant in China. It contains vitamins B1, B2, B12, C, and it has a significant role in improving the performance of the digestive system and increasing appetite, and it also causes weight gain without fat accumulation in the body. It contributes to muscle development and increases the utilization of nutrients taken from food. Its benefit lies in boiling or crushing the roots and then adding a spoonful of the powder to a cup of hot water before drinking it. 

2. Mentha:

It has a very fresh scent that increases your appetite as soon as the smell seeps into your nose even before you start eating. It can be eaten fresh alongside the meal or added to salads.

3. Coriander:

Due to its richness with iron, it is a highly significant spice that is added to food. It is not only used as a seasoning, but you can take a spoonful of coriander seed powder with food as well.

4. Fenugreek:

It causes an increase in red blood cells in the blood due to its richness in iron. Therefore, it is one of the effective herbs for gaining weight. It is also rich in vitamin E. It is possible to drink hot soaked seeds or add its oil to food. However, boiling the seeds with water leads to a decrease in the percentage of sugars, protein, calcium, and magnesium. Therefore, it is preferable not to boil it in order to achieve the greatest benefit from its use.

5. Aloes:

Aloe contains many vitamins, including vitamins A, C, E, and B12. It also contains very bitter substances, but it has an appetizing effect if taken in small doses.

6. Orchis:

This plant contains about 30% starch, proteins, pentoses, and sucrose, which makes it a nutritious drink that gives large amounts of calories, and thus contributes to weight gain. In addition, milk, nuts, and sugar are added to it, which increases its benefits and calories gained when drinking it. It is common to drink it in the winter because it is a hot beverage that contributes to warming the body.

7. Parsley:

It is a plant rich in vitamins, the most important of which are vitamins A, C, and rich in mineral salts, such as potassium, iron and calcium. This makes it very beneficial from a nutritional point of view, in addition to the delicious scent and taste it adds to food. Therefore, it is also an appetizer, and it is usually added to salads.

8. Yarrow:

The inflorescences and green growths of this plant are used by drinking them hot after soaking. It has an appetizing effect, and it also improves the flavor of other drinks. Therefore, it is added to drinks that are not sweetened with sugar.

9. Thyme:

It is used as a spice in many foods. It adds a delicious and slightly spicy taste that makes it remarkably appetizing.

10. Marjoram:

This plant contains vitamin C in a high percentage and is used as a spice added to many foods or by drinking its leaves boiled. It helps improve appetite a lot.

11. Hypericum perforatum:

Its fresh leaves can be used as a seasoning in the food industry. In addition, it was used in the past in the manufacture of several drinks besides its role in the treatment of anorexia.

12. Saffron:

The stigmas of this plant are often used as they are rich in multivitamins, sugars, and proteins. Hence, it is very useful for the body and has an appetizing role, and the spices made from it are among the most useful spices in the world.

13. Pot marigold:

The flowers of this plant can be consumed boiled or soaked in order to increase appetite, and its leaves can be added to salads.

14. Chicory:

This plant contains many vitamins, such as vitamins A, B2, B3, E, B1, C. Therefore, it can be consumed as a salad or cooked. It is a nutritious meal for the body, appetizing and delicious as well.

15. Chamomile:

The benefit of the flowering inflorescences of this plant increases when boiling or soaking. It helps increase appetite significantly.

16. Liquorice:

It is one of the plants that help enhance the body's immunity against many diseases, and it is also one of the herbs used to gain weight.

17. Anise:

This plant contains protein substances by at least 20%, in addition to mineral substances and a percentage of starch as well. This makes it nutritious for the body. It also helps calm the nerves and treat anxiety that causes loss of appetite. It contains about 87% of the ethanol, which increases appetite. It is possible to drink boiled anise after a meal daily, but it may cause relaxation and drowsiness. Therefore, it is better not to drink it if you do not want to sleep.

18. Ginger:

The ground rhizomes of this plant are used as they contain a percentage of starches, fats, and oils. Therefore, it has a role in treating the problem of thinness and poor appetite. It can be added to food as a kind of spice that gives a delicious and slightly spicy taste that stimulates the appetite to eat more food.

19. Rosemary:

The leaves contain bitter substances and acids and are consumed boiled or soaked. It is useful in treating the thinness of nervous origin and also treats anemia. It also has a role in weight gain, and it can also be added to food during cooking. In addition, if rosemary sticks are added to the barbecue at the last minute, they add a delicious taste to the grilled meat which you will enjoy.

20. Cannabis:

This plant is used as an appetizer and to help gain weight, but due to its narcotic effect on the body, it is used with great caution and in very small doses. It is used for medicinal purposes only.

21. Ashwagandha:

It is of Indian origin, which is commonly used as an appetizer. It causes noticeable weight gain if it is combined with a healthy diet.

22. Sesame:

It has been used since ancient times as food. Because it is rich in proteins and fatty acids, it is also an important source of vitamins B1, B2, and B3 and is also rich in vitamin A and many minerals such as iron, calcium, potassium, and copper, in addition to sugars and fiber. This makes it a reason to gain weight, and sesame is used in the manufacture of sweets and pies, and its seeds oil can be used in cooking.

Some steps that help gain weight and increase the effect of appetizing herbs:

Gaining weight is not as easy as some people think. However, with the will and following the right instructions, nothing is difficult or impossible to achieve. You can implement the following tips to help increase your weight:

1. For those who suffer from poor appetite, you can eat several small meals instead of one large meal. If you eat one meal a day, this may cause weight loss, even if it is a rich and varied meal.
2. Consistently drink fresh healthy juices, such as orange and blueberry juice.
3. Drink milk and full-fat yogurt daily. You can add bananas or strawberries to it to increase the nutritional benefits and sweeten it with honey or sugar.
4. Add healthy fats to food, such as olive oil and nuts of all kinds such as walnuts, hazelnuts, and almonds. Nuts can also be eaten between meals, in addition to fresh and dried fruits.
5. Rely on eating proteins as a main dish at lunch, such as fish and red or white meat. As for the salads, it is preferable to eat them at the end of the meal and not at the beginning.
6. Do not drink water before eating because it causes you to feel full immediately, which leads to eating less food as this is one of the methods of weight loss.
7. Exercise regularly. It is necessary to choose exercises carefully, such as push-ups and weightlifting, which increase body muscle mass.

 In conclusion:

The use of herbs has been known since ancient times, and it has been tried by many and has been subjected to many scientific experiments. Also, a lot of medical research has been conducted that has proven the effectiveness of herbs in many areas, including the treatment of thinness. So, do not hesitate to use it and rely on it to get rid of loss of appetite so that you can increase your weight and reach the shape you want even if it takes some time. Also, the way to use it is very simple and has no side effects unless it is used incorrectly or exaggeratedly. You can dispense with taking unsafe medical appetizers and rely on herbs instead.