Every parent wishes that their child should be healthy, but due to disturbances in eating habits, the physical development of some children is not done properly. In such a situation, parents start looking for various ways to increase the weight of the child. Keeping this problem of parents in mind, today we have brought weight gain powder full of nutrients. Maternal and Child Nutritionist Dr. Ramita Kaur is telling us about this.
Experts say, "Despite being active, the thinness of the children bothers the parents." If your baby is also underweight, stop worrying and include this healthy powder in his diet to gain weight. Let's learn how to make it and its benefits.
Ingredients required
- Almond - 20 grams
- Sunflower seeds - 20 grams
- Pumpkin seeds - 20 grams
- Sesame - 20 grams
- Flax seeds - 20 grams
Method to prepare and use
- Dry roast all the ingredients.
- Blend well to make a fine powder.
- Mix 1 teaspoon powder in curd, milk, porridge, shake, chapati etc. and feed the child.
Benefits of things present in the powder
Almond
Almond is full of nutrients. It contains calories, protein, fibre and healthy fat, due to which the weight of children increases easily. In addition, almonds are also a good source of potassium, phosphorus, vitamin E, calcium and magnesium.
Sunflower seeds
Eating sunflower seeds can increase weight. It also contains saturated fat, zinc, fibre, potassium, carbohydrate, magnesium, vitamin B6 and iron. In addition, the calories, carbs and fat present in it help in weight gain.
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds are beneficial for weight gain. This builds muscles. Along with this, the body also gets all the essential nutrients. It contains polyunsaturated fat, which helps in gaining weight. Apart from this, potassium, manganese, magnesium, carbs and iron and fibre are also found in pumpkin seeds.
Sesame seeds
Sesame seeds are rich in calcium, vitamin E, selenium, iron, protein and fibre. They help in gaining weight. In addition, sesame seeds contain a substantial amount of calories and carbohydrates. That's why body weight increases.
Flax seeds
Flax seeds are rich in protein, fibre, minerals and antioxidants. In addition, it also contains fat, potassium, and magnesium. It helps in gaining weight.
You can also increase the weight of children by feeding this powder.
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