Kabir Singh Kabir Singh Asked 10 months ago

Is coleslaw good for weight loss?

I'm on a weight loss journey and trying to find healthy salads. I enjoy coleslaw, but I'm unsure about its calorie and fat content. Is coleslaw actually good for weight loss?

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Abhinav Rao Abhinav Rao Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago
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If you are buying ready-made coleslaw during your office lunch, it's definitely not going to help you lose weight because of the high mayo calories. If you are busy, just grab a whole carrot or cucumber to eat raw. It takes zero prep time and is actually zero-guilt.

Sita Lakshmi Sita Lakshmi Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Mayo is quite expensive and very high calorie, so buying it for weight loss salads is a waste of money and health. Instead, use local dahi to mix with your cabbage. It is much cheaper, packed with protein, and helps with digestion.

Rohit Bansal Rohit Bansal Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

I just lost 8 kgs over the last six months, and let me tell you, I had to stop eating creamy coleslaw completely. Once I switched to simple cabbage and peanut salad with lemon, the weight started dropping much faster.

Amrit Pal Kaur Amrit Pal Kaur Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

For weight loss, keeping your insulin levels stable is key. Since commercial coleslaw has added sugar, it can trigger sweet cravings later. Stick to simple boiled or raw vegetables with herbs to support your weight and blood sugar.

Tanmay Kulkarni Tanmay Kulkarni Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Actually, coleslaw sounds like a healthy salad but the calories in mayonnaise are crazy, yaar. If you're on a weight loss journey, those creamy dressings will totally ruin your calorie deficit. Try vinegar-based dressings instead.

Kriti Saxena Kriti Saxena Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

I always get so worried that a single spoon of heavy mayo in my salad will undo all my cardio progress. To be on the safer side, I avoid coleslaw entirely when eating out and just ask for sliced cucumber and onions with lemon.

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Srinivas Rao Srinivas Rao Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

When I was trying to lose weight rapidly, I ate a lot of raw cabbage salads and ended up with severe indigestion and gastric issues. If you have any digestive sensitivities, please consult a clinical doctor before switching to a raw food diet.

Gauri Patil Gauri Patil Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Haan na, weight loss ke naam pe salad toh khaate hain par mayo dekhna bhool jaate hain. Simple dry cabbage and carrot salad is much better. No need to buy those fancy creamy salads from restaurants.

Neha Sharma Neha Sharma Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Homemade coleslaw with hung curd is actually super delicious and low calorie! It keeps you full for a long time too. Definitely try making it at home for your lunch boxes.

Divya Swamy Divya Swamy Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I was looking up low-calorie salad recipes today and saw that one cup of regular coleslaw can have up to 300 calories! That is mostly from the oil in mayo. It is much better to make a yogurt-based version if you really want that creamy texture.

Rajesh Kumar Rajesh Kumar Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Baat bohot simple hai boss. Cabbage is great for weight loss, but mayonnaise is pure fat. Skip the mayo, add some lemon and salt to your cabbage, and you have a perfect low-calorie salad.

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Meera Sen Meera Sen Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I know how stressful it is when you're trying to cut calories and every meal feels like a battle. Coleslaw seems like an easy option, but standard ones can trigger guilt because of the high fat. Be kind to yourself, and choose simpler whole foods.

Manish Tiwari Manish Tiwari Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Weight loss can be extremely slow if your thyroid levels are fluctuating, regardless of what salad you eat. I used to eat salads thinking it would help, but things only improved after my thyroid checkup and proper treatment. Do get your levels tested first.

Yashwant Singh Yashwant Singh Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Along with weight, we must monitor blood pressure since ready-made coleslaw dressings have high sodium levels. Focus on a low-sodium, home-cooked diet and regular evening walks. Keep checking your BP regularly.

Shreya Ghoshal Shreya Ghoshal Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Has anyone else noticed that eating cold cabbage salad makes them feel super bloated? I tried coleslaw for weight loss but my stomach got so upset. Is it just me or does raw cabbage do this to others too?

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