In life, we always come across people who can eat a lot without gaining weight. Besides genetic factors, what are the reasons for not gaining weight? Is it really healthy to eat without gaining weight? Traditional Chinese medicine helps you find the reasons.
Reasons for not gaining weight despite excessive eating
1. Genetic factors
Generally, if parents are thin, there is a higher chance that their children will be thin, and vice versa.
2. Intestinal flora
Studies have shown that when the fecal flora of twins (one fat and one thin) are transplanted into two mice of the same weight and age, the mouse with the fecal flora from the obese twin gains weight while the other mouse loses weight. This indicates that weight gain or loss is also related to intestinal flora.
3. Metabolic disorders
Individuals with hyperactive metabolism, such as those with hyperthyroidism, diabetes, and other endocrine disorders, may not gain weight even if they eat a lot. On the other hand, middle-aged and elderly people or women in menopause with slower metabolism may gain weight even if they eat less.
4. Poor digestion and absorption
People with chronic gastritis, chronic enteritis, chronic liver disease, and other conditions may not gain weight even if they eat a lot because their digestive and nutrient absorption functions are impaired.
5. Excessive or insufficient energy expenditure
Athletes, people engaged in high-intensity physical labor, and those who overload themselves with work or study may be thin due to excessive energy expenditure. Conversely, sedentary individuals with insufficient energy expenditure are more prone to obesity.
Tips for regulating weight despite excessive eating
It is recommended to engage in moderate exercise regularly, maintain a balanced mindset, and consume a light diet with a focus on steaming and boiling.
Avoid spicy and stimulating foods (such as chili, mustard, onions, and ginger) as well as fried and grilled foods. Limit consumption of heat-inducing fruits (such as lychee, longan, and jujube).
You can also consider consuming nourishing and cooling medicinal foods, such as white fungus congee, lily congee, and dendrobium congee.
