Priyanka Nair Priyanka Nair Asked 8 months ago

Are cucumbers good for weight loss?

I've been trying to lose some stubborn weight for a while now. I know cucumbers are low in calories, but I'm wondering if they actually contribute effectively to weight loss when added to the diet. Do they really help?

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Suman Lata Suman Lata Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago
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I have tried green tea, lemon water, and everything else, but honestly, eating a cucumber before my meals helped the most. It fills your stomach so you naturally eat less rotis. It's a very practical trick.

Preeti Menon Preeti Menon Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I totally get it, losing weight can feel so exhausting when you are trying to count calories all day. Cucumbers are perfect because you can eat a lot of them without any guilt. Hang in there, you are doing great.

Divya Rao Divya Rao Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Cucumbers are great for volume eating, which helps with PCOS weight management. But remember, they aren't a magic cure. We still need to manage our overall insulin levels and stay consistent.

Sandeep Deshpande Sandeep Deshpande Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

Cucumbers are low in calories, but crash dieting on just cucumbers is dangerous. Please get a full blood panel done to check for thyroid or vitamin deficiencies before starting any strict weight loss regime.

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Satish Kamat Satish Kamat Joined May 2026 5 months ago

My wife has filled the fridge with cucumbers to help me lose my belly fat. I am practically eating like a rabbit now. It does help control hunger, even if it is a bit boring!

Kiran Bala Kiran Bala Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Yes dear, cucumbers are very light and good for your body. Replacing high-calorie snacks with cucumber slices is a simple and healthy way to start.

Sunita Mohanty Sunita Mohanty Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

I always suggest keeping sliced cucumbers ready in the fridge. Whenever you feel like mindlessly munching while watching TV, grab those instead of biscuits. It is a very effective habit for weight loss.

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Sneha Sen Sneha Sen Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

I used to feel so bad about my body and cried so many times trying to starve myself. Finding low-calorie foods like cucumber changed things because I could eat without feeling anxious. It gets easier, promise.

Rahul Verma Rahul Verma Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Bro, cucumbers are amazing for cutting down calories! Just slice them up with some chaat masala when you get late-night cravings. Don't stress too much about the weight, just make small healthy swaps.

Manish Tiwari Manish Tiwari Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

Cucumbers are fine, but don't just rely on diet tricks if you are gaining sudden weight. I ignored my weight gain thinking it was just lack of exercise, but it turned out to be thyroid. Go get basic tests done.

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