Valentin Bosioc
While many people fight redundant kilograms, you suffer from their lack? You don’t necessarily need to eat unhealthy food to gain some weight. There are many ways to achieve your goal, one of them being special cocktails. I got your interest? Keep reading.
What causes underweight?
Quite often the cause of problems with weight is unhealthy diet, i.e. the body falls short of necessary substances. It also happens that in the conditions of modern life, we don’t always have time for a proper meal or for any meal at all. The problem with weight gain happens to those, who engage in sports and strive to give their body a sporty look, sometimes overdoing it, which results into problems with gaining weight. Nowadays all problems with lack of weight can be successfully solved with special smoothies for weight gain.
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How to do it the right way?
It is very important to remember that the desire to gain weight should not lead to permanently eating everything you see on your way. Calories should be received gradually and portioned. One of the most convenient and suitable options to fill vitality and calorie replenishment are smoothies for weight. They are a great option for a light snack, as they saturate the body with margin calories for the next 2-4 hours.
Since the main causes of low weight are problems of the digestive tract, the battle must also be fought with these problems. The majority of smoothies for gaining weight contain products that have the most beneficial effect on the digestive system.
In the heart of smoothie drinks for weight gain is a substance called protein. Protein is important for the recovery and growth of muscle tissue. Amino acids, supplied by proteins, form the building blocks of all cells of the human body. Without the proteins your internal organs, hair, immune system, and all systems of the organism will simply not exist.
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But let’s get back to our main topic. As mentioned earlier, the best way to gain some weight is drinking shakes or smoothies. But buying them is not always an option: they’re usually expensive and not everyone can afford them. Let’s not forget they tend to be laden with sugar, which is not the healthiest way to gain weight. Don’t lose hope just yet; make your home the battlefield. What I mean by that is these shakes can be prepared at home with products you’ve been using your whole life, not some weird fruits with names you can’t even pronounce. Here are some recipes that will help you gain weight.
The Vegan Fat Shake
Smoothies are incredibly delicious and this one is not an exception. The Vegan Shake delivers 800 calories (or 1000 if you use two tablespoons of peanut butter) and helps you gain weight easily while delivering much-needed nutrients to your body. To make this smoothie, you will need:
- Plain, unsweetened soy milk 2 cups
- Olive oil 1 tbsp.
- Spinach (fresh) 1 cup or 40g
- Mixed berries (frozen) 1 cup
- Banana 1
- Avocado ½
- Raw sunflower seeds (or any other seeds) 1 tbsp.
- Raw walnuts (or other nuts) 1 tbsp.
- Flax seed (whole) 1 tbsp.
- Green tea leaves 1 ½ tsp.
- Creatine monohydrate 1 tsp.
- Protein powder ½ scoop
The process is easy, combine all ingredients in a blender until you get a silky smooth mixture and the smoothie is ready.
An advantage of this recipe is high antioxidant content that destroys free radicals and prevents oxidative damage that could lead to heart diseases, cancer, and other negative health outcomes.
Maca, coconut and seeds smoothie
This smoothie provides 1000 calories; which is amazing. The recipe features chia seeds that are rich in fiber, protein, nutrient oils, calcium, and antioxidants. Flaxseeds are also included into this recipe, well-known as the richest plant source of essential Omega-3 fatty acids. To make this highly nutritious recipe you need:
- Raw almond milk 12 oz.
- Almond butter 2-3 tbsp.
- Flaxseed (ground) 1 tbsp.
- Coconut oil 1 tbsp.
- Flaxseed oil 1 tbsp.
- Chia seeds 2 tbsp.
- Protein 22g or 2 scoops
- Maca powder 1 tsp.
- Banana 1
- Vanilla extract 1 tsp.
- Wheat grass powder 1 tsp.
Blend all ingredients until smooth and start drinking this delicious smoothie. Wheat grass powder gives a dose of crunchiness to the smoothie.
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Chocolate cherry bomb smoothie
Chocolate cherry bomb smoothie delivers about 800 calories and besides delicious taste that even your kids will love it is also incredibly healthy. Although this is a chocolate smoothie it contains broccoli which is an amazing source of fiber, vitamins B6, B1, E and E, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, copper, Omega-3 fatty acids, protein, zinc, calcium, and other vital nutrients. Then we also have seeds, walnuts, and cocoa an abundant source of antioxidants. Interested? You will need the following ingredients:
- Walnuts (raw, unsalted) ¼ cup
- Water 2 cups
- Cherries (frozen) 1 cup
- Broccoli florets (frozen) 2 cups
- Banana (frozen) 1
- Cacao powder 1 tbsp.
- Chia seeds 1 tsp.
- Flax meal 1 tbsp.
- Dates (large, pitted) 2
- Vanilla extract a splash
- Cacao nibs for topping
Soak walnuts and leave them overnight. In the morning, blend walnuts and water to get homemade walnut milk. Then, add other ingredients and blend until you get a smoothie-like consistency. Sprinkle cacao nibs before serving. Serve cold.
Iron vegan weight gain shake
The smoothie is named after Mike Tyson after he opted for a vegan diet. It is an ideal option for a healthy weight gain, particularly for people who exercise regularly and want to have a bigger muscle mass. With 700+ calories and abundance in protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals, this smoothie is a great choice before and after a workout. So, how to make it? You will need:
- Almond, soy, hemp or coconut milk 1 cup
- Banana 1
- Almond or peanut butter 2 tbsp.
- Pumpkin seeds (raw) ½ cup
- Coconut flakes (unsweetened) 3 tbsp.
- Fresh or frozen fruit of choice (peach, blueberries, strawberries) 1 cup
- Wheatgrass powde r- 2 tbsp.
- Ginger (fresh) small piece
- Water
- Agave nectar ¼ cup
Fill up the blender about halfway with water, add all ingredients, and blend until you get a smooth texture.
Cannellini beans smoothie
Okay, you probably don’t like the idea of beans in the smoothie but with all other ingredients in this nutritious beverage you won’t even notice it. Promise! Cannellini beans are a rich source of protein and fiber. Also, they regulate blood sugar levels, improve heart health, exert cancer preventing effects, protect from skin hyperpigmentation, and deliver calcium, potassium, and other minerals. To make this unique vegan smoothie you will need:
- Bananas (frozen) 2
- Fruit of choice (fresh or frozen) 200g
- Green kale 2 handfuls
- Cannellini beans 1 can
- Chia seeds 1 tbsp.
- Water or orange juice to achieve desired consistency
Before you start making smoothie, drain the liquid from bean can and rinse the beans. Then, combine all ingredients in a blender and add water or orange juice just enough to get smoothie-like consistency. You can also make a variation using 2 cans of black beans together with 2 bananas, a tablespoon of cacao powder, a few pitted dates, and soy milk.
How to make it taste better
To improve the flavor, you can use a variety of spices: cinnamon, ginger, vanilla.
Different combinations of these products allow you to create a variety of options for shakes that will delight you not only with the result of formation of unrivaled muscles, but also with an excellent taste.
Various natural oils or vitamin complexes can also be added to smoothies for fast weight gain. Such supplements have particular relevance for those, who have health problems. Natural oils are especially good against arthritis and joint pain. This is because vitamins in the oil solution and pounded into powder pills are taken in order to maintain immunity. Natural oils, in turn, improve the functioning of the digestive system.
Conclusion
In addition to all mentioned above, nourishing smoothies for weight gain help to solve the problem with the recovery after a workout and to accelerate the recruitment process for body mass index. They also have a very pleasant taste and benefit your health in general. Do not overdo do it, thought, or you might end up with some extra kilos.
