Does eating dinner make you fat? 5 Questions and Answers on Diet and Weight Loss Hotline

Is it easy to gain weight by eating dinner? Whether for health or a good figure, more and more people are becoming aware of the crisis of their weight and are asking around for correct and quick ways to lose weight. In the more than three years since the National Health Administration set up a weight loss consultation hotline, diet-related questions accounted for 33.08%. The following is a collection of five common questions and correct answers to correct people's misconceptions about diet and weight loss.

Question 1/Is it true that eating dinner makes you gain weight?

Many people are afraid of gaining weight, so they only eat low-calorie boiled vegetables for dinner. However, this can lead to problems such as intolerance to hunger and a tendency to eat snacks before bed. The correct way to lose weight is to evenly divide the calories you need each day into three meals. It is best to have dinner 3 to 4 hours before going to bed, eat until you are 50% to 60% full, and reduce the intake of carbohydrates and protein foods. Only a balanced diet can lead to healthy weight loss.

Question 2/Only consume 1200 calories a day when losing weight?

The basal metabolic rate refers to the minimum number of calories a person needs to maintain life in a static state. Some people may only need 1,200 calories a day to survive, but each person's daily calorie requirements vary depending on age, height, weight, body composition, activity level, etc. 1,200 calories does not apply to everyone. If your daily calorie intake is lower than your basal metabolic rate in order to accelerate weight loss, it will lead to malnutrition in the long run, causing mental fatigue, hair loss, menstrual disorders and other discomforts.

Question 3/How many nuts should you eat every day for health preservation?

Nuts contain unsaturated fatty acids, dietary fiber, vitamin E, trace minerals and many other nutrients, but nuts are oils and excessive consumption will still make you fat. According to the Taiwanese dietary guidelines, it is recommended to consume one serving of nuts every day, which is about 10 to 15 shelled pistachios, 5 to 7 cashews, or 10 to 18 peanuts.

Question 4/How can people who eat out avoid gaining weight?

Cooking methods and the use of seasonings that are high in oil, sugar and salt are all reasons why eating out is too high in calories. For those who eat out and want to control their weight, it is recommended that they choose natural ingredients, less processed and seasoned, and low-calorie cooking methods such as steaming or blanching, stewing or grilling. More importantly, control the food portion.

Question 5/I usually eat less vegetables. Can I replace them with fruits?

Vegetables are rich in fiber, which can increase satiety and are low in calories, which helps with weight control. Although fruits are also rich in fiber, they contain fructose and are high in calories. If you don't eat them in moderation, you can easily gain weight. Therefore, you cannot use fruits as a substitute for insufficient vegetable intake.