Gaining weight in the past was extremely adaptive when there were frequent shortages of food or famine. Famine is still a reality in developing countries. Those able to easily store and retain fat were the most likely to survive. In affluent societies, easy weight gain may prove problematis. Easy weight gain may indicate a kapha constitution. Engaging in daily exercise and eating a diet full of mostly bitter, light, dry foods and spices helps boost fat metabolism and stave off weight gain. A history of yo-yo dieting (link) or hypothyroidism (link) may also cause you to gain weight more easily.

Negating caloric intake and other factors being equal, here are two common patterns that make you gain weight faster than others:

• Low metabolism may make energy stored in fat inaccessible.
• Snacking between meals encourages your body to draw energy from recent meals rather than metabolizing fat for fuel.
• Eating late at night, or sleeping after eating.

Disclaimer: Conditions such as 'Gain weight easily' that cause tissue changes could be serious and should be checked by a medical doctor.

DIET REMEDIES FOR 'GAIN WEIGHT EASILY'

Vegetables

Aloe Vera Gel

How does Aloe Vera Gel affect this symptom?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Bitter Melon

How does Bitter Melon affect this symptom?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Beans-Legumes

Black Beans

How does Black Beans affect this symptom?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Brown Lentil

How does Brown Lentil affect this symptom?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Greens

Kale

How does Kale affect this symptom?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Grains

Popcorn

How does Popcorn affect this symptom?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Sorghum Flour

How does Sorghum Flour affect this symptom?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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HERBS & PRODUCTS FOR 'GAIN WEIGHT EASILY'

AVOID DIETS, LIFESTYLES & HERBS THAT AGGRAVATE THESE EFFECTS

Symptoms Tell A Story

The first step to healing is learning patterns from your symptoms. Symptoms are clues that reveal underlying imbalances. Symptoms show you where your body is weakened. Ultimately, all disease has a root in tissues too weak to defend itself. Ayurveda describes these patterns of weakness using doshas & qualities. If you notice a quality or dosha appears next to many of your symptoms, it helps you establish a pattern that may be systemic.

V = VATA, P = PITTA, K = KAPHA

GUNA	FOODS TO AVOID	DO YOU HAVE THIS IMBALANCE?
HEAVY ABOUT HEAVY GUNA Heavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight. LEARN MORE ABOUT HEAVY	AVOID HEAVY FOODS THAT MAY AGGRAVATE GAIN WEIGHT EASILY	FIND OUT Status Unknown Take these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Heavy' guna.
OILY ABOUT OILY GUNA Oily refers to anything fatty, or that increases fat. LEARN MORE ABOUT OILY	AVOID OILY FOODS THAT MAY AGGRAVATE GAIN WEIGHT EASILY	FIND OUT Status Unknown Take these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Oily' guna.
SALTY ABOUT SALTY GUNA Salty refers to anything with salt, or high mineral content. LEARN MORE ABOUT SALTY	AVOID SALTY FOODS THAT MAY AGGRAVATE GAIN WEIGHT EASILY	FIND OUT Status Unknown Take these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Salty' taste.
SWEET ABOUT SWEET GUNA Sweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats. LEARN MORE ABOUT SWEET	AVOID SWEET FOODS THAT MAY AGGRAVATE GAIN WEIGHT EASILY	FIND OUT Status Unknown Take these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Sweet' taste.

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SEE A DIET WHICH REMOVES THESE CAUSES

ADDRESS ISSUES IN STAGE OF DISEASE 3

If you have symptoms in this category it means that your imbalances are becoming stronger and weakening your body's resistance. Most people have a weakness in one or more organs. These areas of weakness are the 'weak link in the chain.' They are first to succumb when an imbalance reaches a tipping point. Repairing imbalances in this category often represent your last opportunity to prevent disease. At any moment, these imbalances could overwhelm weakened tissue and develop into a disease. You may feel pain or discomfort in the weakened area. At this stage you will need to support the weakened tissue with specialized foods and herbs for the weakened tissue.

REDUCE THESE RELATED SYMPTOMS & HABITS

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About the Author

John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle with Ayurveda. His approach to Ayurveda exudes a certain ease, which many find enjoyable and insightful. His online course Balance Your Ayurvedic Diet in a Week provides tools for gracefully healing with Ayurveda to thousands. John also directs Joyful Belly's School of Ayurveda , which specializes in digestive tract pathology & Ayurvedic nutrition. John and his wife Natalie recently published Explore Your Hunger: A Guide to Hunger, Appetite & Food.

John's interest in Ayurveda and digestive tract pathology was inspired by a complex digestive disorder acquired from years of international travel, including his public service work in South Asia. John's commitment to the detailed study of digestive disorders reflects his zeal to get down to the roots of the problem. His hope and belief in the capacity of each & every client to improve their quality of life is nothing short of a personal passion. John's creativity in the kitchen and delight in cooking for others comes from his family oriented upbringing. In addition to his certification in Ayurveda, John holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University.

John enjoys sharing Ayurveda within the context of his Catholic roots, and finds Ayurveda gives him an opportunity to participate in the healing mission of the Church. Jesus expressed God's love by feeding and healing the sick. That kindness is the fundamental ministry of Ayurveda as well.

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