Sanjay Reddy Sanjay Reddy Asked 8 months ago

Does olive oil help with weight loss?

I'm trying to lose some weight and a nutritionist suggested adding a little olive oil to my diet for healthy fats. I'm wondering if this actually contributes to weight loss or if it's just for overall health benefits.

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Vijayalakshmi Rao Vijayalakshmi Rao Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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Beta, olive oil is healthy for the heart, but remember it is still oil and has many calories. You cannot lose weight just by adding it to your food if the rest of your diet is heavy. Drink warm water with lemon in the morning and eat simple, light home-cooked meals.

Riya Sen Riya Sen Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Listen, don't stress too much about olive oil being a magic weight loss potion. It's just a healthier fat option compared to regular butter or refined oil. Swap it in your salads, but don't expect it to melt fat on its own, chill!

Ramesh Prasad Ramesh Prasad Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Hamare yahan toh mustard oil hi use hota hai, par sheher mein log bolte hain olive oil vajan kam karta hai. Maine suna hai ki tel koi bhi ho, thoda kam hi khana chahiye vajan ghatane ke liye. Apne khane pe control rakhiye aur thoda chaliye, sab theek hoga.

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Neha Kapoor Neha Kapoor Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I've been reading so much about this and honestly I got so stressed trying to calculate the calories in olive oil. It is healthy, yes, but I kept worrying if using too much would make me gain weight instead. Just use it in very small quantities, like one teaspoon, so you don't overdo it.

Siddharth Jain Siddharth Jain Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

In a vegetarian diet, we sometimes lack healthy fats, so extra virgin olive oil is a great addition. But it has about 120 calories per tablespoon, so portion control is absolutely key if weight loss is your goal. Use a spray bottle to control the amount.

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Deepak Chawla Deepak Chawla Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

I used to think switching to olive oil would fix my weight and cholesterol, so I ignored my doctor's warnings for a year. Ended up with severe blockages. Please get a proper lipid profile and thyroid test done if you are struggling with weight, don't rely only on these small diet changes.

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