Q I don't eat much but tend to gain weight. Why is that?
A If digestion, metabolism, and fluid expulsion are not smooth, weight gain is easy even with small meals. In many cases, the problem is the body's processing capacity rather than simply overeating.
Detailed Answer
Even eating the same amount, the speed of digestion and absorption and metabolic efficiency differ from person to person. When the stomach is slow or fluid expulsion does not work well, food stays longer and leads to body fat and edema. Stress, lack of sleep, and irregular meals also lower metabolism.
Traditional Korean Medicine Perspective
Korean medicine views obesity not as a food problem but as a functional imbalance of the whole body. With herbal medicine suited to the constitution that boosts digestive movement, fluid metabolism, and vitality, the body processes the same food more efficiently.
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