Akash Sharma Akash Sharma Asked 6 months ago

Are olives good for weight loss?

I've been trying to follow a healthier diet for weight loss, and I often see olives mentioned in Mediterranean diet plans. I really enjoy them. Are olives considered good for weight loss overall?

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Seema Malhotra Seema Malhotra Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago
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My son wanted to lose weight and started eating olives as an evening snack instead of namkeen. It really helped him because they are satisfying and keep him full, but I only let him have 4 or 5 a day because of the high salt.

Vikram Sethi Vikram Sethi Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

They are great for weight loss as long as they are on your salad and not on a double-cheese large pizza! Just keep the portion small and don't drink the salty liquid they float in, okay?

Srividya Raman Srividya Raman Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

My elders always suggested eating fresh curry leaves and buttermilk for weight management, which I still do. However, my doctor said adding a few olives to my daily salad is also a great way to get healthy fats, so I balance both.

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Ramakant Shastri Ramakant Shastri Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

In our time we relied on fresh seasonal fruits and lukewarm water with lemon in the morning for weight control. These imported olives are fine to eat occasionally, but do not ignore our traditional foods and simple home remedies for keeping the body light.

Aditi Sen Aditi Sen Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

I used to worry so much about every single calorie when trying to lose weight, and choosing snacks was a nightmare. Olives are actually very safe to include; their healthy fats will keep you satiated so you don't feel anxious and hungry later.

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Nikhil D'Souza Nikhil D'Souza Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I barely have the energy to open a jar after sleepless nights with my toddler, but snacking on a couple of olives is so much easier and healthier than ordering midnight burgers. They definitely help keep the extra weight off.

Pooja Hegde Pooja Hegde Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

I was just reading up on Mediterranean diets and saw that olives are highly recommended. They seem like a super easy low-carb snack for weight loss, but I am still searching to see if the green or black ones are better.

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