Eating chicken to lose weight or gain weight

Whether to lose weight or gain weight by eating chicken depends on the amount of intake, cooking method, and the part of intake, as follows:

1. The amount of intake: Chicken itself has a low fat content and is rich in high-quality protein, various trace elements, amino acids, etc. If consumed appropriately, it will not gain weight and may even have a weight loss effect. However, if consumed too much, it may cause obesity, so eating chicken in moderation is necessary;

2. Cooking method: Chicken is a high protein, low-fat food. If you choose methods such as boiling or steaming with water, the calorie content will be lower, which may help with weight loss. However, if you make chicken into high calorie fried chicken, spicy chicken, fried chicken cutlets, etc., it is easy to gain weight;

3. Intake location: Chicken itself is a low calorie meat, represented by the lowest fat content chicken breast. However, chicken skin has a high fat content, and excessive intake can also lead to weight gain.