Not having an appetite can be frustrating for anyone, especially people who are underweight and trying to gain weight or build mass.Decrease appetite can cause malnutrition and decrease body weight.
Here are a few tips to increase your appetite,
Never skip breakfast:
Eating breakfast every day could promote your appetite and increase thermogenesis, which could motivate you to eat more.
Eat less fiber diet:
Eating a low-fiber diet could prevent you from feeling too full, and might help you eat more during the day.
Even though high-fiber foods are recommended in a balanced diet, they can slow down digestion and keep you feeling full for longer. Thus, you may want to moderate your intake if you’re looking to increase your appetite.
Add healthy snacks to your routine!
Snacks should be added in your daily routine but they shouldn’t be eaten just before meal time.
Here are some examples of healthy snacks:
- Fruits like bananas, apples and oranges
- Protein bars
- yogurt or cottage cheese and fruit
- Nut butter
- Salty snacks
Eat your favourite food:
When you sit down in front of a meal you know you will enjoy, you’re probably much more inclined to eat it than a dish you find unappealing.
Exercise more:
Physical activity can influence several processes in your body that have been shown to stimulate hunger. These include increased metabolic rate and muscle mass, as well as changes in hormone production.
Eat small meals more frequently:
Have five or six smaller meals per day instead of three large ones. As your appetite improves, you can start increasing portions and adding more ingredients.
