How to eat spicy noodles without gaining weight

Does eating spicy noodles make you fat?

To know if eating spicy noodles makes you fat, you also need to understand the principle of weight gain: energy intake is greater than energy expenditure.

If you eat a bowl of 600-calorie spicy noodles and your total daily calorie intake exceeds your body's needs, you are likely to gain weight. Therefore, eating spicy noodles regularly in large portions can easily lead to weight gain. In addition, whether eating spicy noodles makes you fat or not also depends on factors such as:

- Body type: People with slow metabolism and little activity will easily accumulate excess fat.

- Frequency of eating: Eating spicy noodles more than 2 times/week, or even every day, will cause excess energy and easily accumulate fat.

Cách ăn mì cay không gây tăng cân - Ảnh 3. — Eating spicy noodles more than twice a week, or even every day, will cause excess energy and easily accumulate fat.

- Habit of adding toppings: Adding cheese, sausage, eggs... also increases calorie intake.

On the other hand, the noodles used for processing are instant noodles containing a lot of refined starch, so they are quickly absorbed and easily converted into fat if not fully consumed.

The fat in the seasoning packet of spicy noodles also easily causes fat accumulation and if you regularly eat spicy noodles with fried foods, eating them at night will increase the risk of obesity.

How to eat spicy noodles without gaining weight

Choose the right level of spiciness and portion size

Reduce the chili oil or sauce in your spicy noodles by half and only choose level 1-2 because the spicier the spice, the more oil it comes with.

When eating, you should also only eat a portion smaller than the normal standard. This is a choice that is just enough for you to experience without taking in too many calories into your body.

Combine green vegetables

When eating spicy noodles, you should add vegetables such as bok choy, cabbage, sweet cabbage or water spinach. Green vegetables not only help increase the feeling of fullness to avoid overeating which causes weight gain, but also add vitamins and fiber, supporting the digestive system.

Cách ăn mì cay không gây tăng cân - Ảnh 4. — When eating spicy noodles, you should add vegetables such as bok choy, cabbage, Chinese cabbage or water spinach.

Before eating spicy noodles, you should eat 1-2 small bowls of boiled vegetables or salad mixed with vinegar and oil. This habit will help you reduce your cravings so you eat less noodles.

Adjust your diet

When you intend to eat spicy noodles, adjust the calories of other meals during the day to compensate for this serving of noodles.

In addition, you should add foods such as lotus seeds, chicken breast, fish, olive oil... to your diet to avoid using starch. Eating 5-6 small meals will also help the body stabilize energy during the day, avoiding cravings for spicy noodles.