Even after eating healthy foods, what are the reasons for not gaining weight?

Q. Why am I unable to gain weight even after eating healthy foods on time?

Answered by
Dr. Muhammad Majid Hanif
and medically reviewed by Dr. Sneha Kannan
This is a premium question & answer published on Feb 23, 2016 and last reviewed on: Jun 21, 2023

Hi doctor,

I eat healthy food on time. When I feel hungry I used to eat good quantity of food, but I am not putting weight. What could be the reason?

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. Every person has his/her own metabolic rate of the body. Some have high metabolic rates causing high combustion of nutrients into heat, that dissipates in vain. Some diseases also cause such issues. I suggest you to test for thyroid profile, HbA1c levels (glycated hemoglobin), and fasting blood sugar levels. When you get the reports, upload them for review and I will guide you on why is this issue with you. Immunity booster foods good for you are citrus, red bell peppers, broccoli, garlic, ginger, spinach, almonds, yogurt, cashew, turmeric, green tea, berries, citrus fruits, kiwi, apples, red grapes, kale, onions, sweet potatoes, carrots, old fashioned chicken soups and shiitake mushroom. These foods have got miraculous effects on patients of this category and I have a wide variety of experience on observing improvements in my patients. Most of my patients name them as the magic foods. Also tell me your age, height, weight and waist circumference to help you in a more personalized medical way.



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