Being underweight is equally a problem as being overweight or obese may be. Not having a body weight in proportion to height is a problem due to which people feel great anxiety about their own health and also face psychological pressure from body shaming in society and in turn there is great lack of confidence. a thin physical built of an individual depends on various factors including heredity, height, certain physical illnesses such as diabetes or altered thyroid functions, or psychological conditions like anorexia nervosa. Some complaints like IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) may also lead to eventual loss of weight.
When not due to any severe illnesses, being underweight can be overcome by having an easy salad regularly in the mornings. This salad can be had by children over 1.5 years’ age and adults alike. This salad is a combination of high carbohydrates and saturated fats. Hence it must not be consumed by people having diabetes, fatty liver disease and high cholesterol. This combination is a recommendation by a senior nutritionist, Mrs. Lalitha Appukuttan.
The ingredients are
Cashewnut paste – 2 tbsp
Coconut milk – half cup
Deseeded and chopped dates – 10
Chopped cherries – 2 tbsp
Ripe Kerala banana chopped- 1
Powdered jaggery to taste Pure ghee – 1 tsp
Mix all the ingredients and flavor it with cardamom, vanilla or even coffee as per personal preference. The cashewnut contains saturated and unsaturated fats, carbohydrates and protein. Coconut milk is a rich source of saturated fats and energy. Children and adults may have this in the morning as a high energy and filling breakfast.
This can be tried 2 or 3 times a week. This salad gives enough energy for the morning and also helps in weight gain due to its high carbohydrate and protein content.