{
  "id": 462086,
  "title": "Rwanda: Gaining Weight Safely - a Guide for Those Who Are Underweight",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/rwanda-gaining-weight-safely-a-guide-for-those-who-are-underweight",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-10T11:10:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "AllAfrica Health",
    "slug": "allafrica-health",
    "url": "https://allafrica.com/stories/202608100317.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The article discusses the issue of being underweight and provides guidance on how to gain weight safely. It explains that being underweight can be caused by various factors, such as chronic illnesses, poor food intake, mental stress, or intentional weight loss for aesthetic reasons. The article emphasizes that being underweight can lead to various disadvantages, including a lack of energy for daily activities, reduced immunity, and potential health issues like diabetes. To gain weight, the article recommends adopting a high-protein and high-carbohydrate diet, consisting of healthy carbohydrates like fruits and whole grains, as well as protein-rich foods such as beans, lentils, fish, eggs, milk, and dairy products. It is advised to avoid drinking water immediately before meals to prevent feeling full and bloated. Gradually increasing food portions and incorporating muscle-building exercises like deadlifts, squats, and weightlifting can also help increase body weight. The article concludes by stressing the importance of regular check-ups to monitor overall health during the weight gain process.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}