Varun Sharma Varun Sharma Asked 7 months ago

Is cranberry juice good for weight loss?

I'm trying to lose some weight and exploring different healthy drinks. I saw an article online that mentioned cranberry juice could help with weight loss. Is cranberry juice actually good for weight loss, or is that just a myth?

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Sameer Alvi Sameer Alvi Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago
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I actually researched this and discussed it with my nutritionist. She explained that raw, unsweetened cranberry juice is extremely tart and hard to drink, so almost all commercial brands add a massive amount of sugar. This actually defeats the purpose of weight loss and increases your calorie intake.

Sarojini Devi Sarojini Devi Joined May 2026 6 months ago

For weight loss, warm water with a little lemon and honey in the morning works beautifully. Cranberry juice that you buy in stores is usually full of sugar and artificial sweeteners, which can actually make you gain weight. If your weight gain is sudden or due to thyroid/hormone issues, please consult a doctor.

Priya Das Priya Das Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

Not really, most packaged cranberry juices have too much sugar. Stick to fresh juices or green tea instead.

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Varun Grover Varun Grover Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Haha, if cranberry juice could make us lose weight, I would be running on a treadmill of juice by now! Honestly, it's just a tasty drink. For real weight loss, we unfortunately still have to do the boring stuff like eating less biryani and walking more.

Rajiv Tyagi Rajiv Tyagi Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Let's be direct. No single food or drink is going to melt your fat away. Cranberry juice is definitely not a weight loss drink. Focus on eating high-protein home food and control your portion sizes instead.

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Neha Sharma Neha Sharma Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

Arey, cranberry juice se weight loss nahi hota yaar. Usme toh bohot sugar hoti hai, weight badh hi jayega na! Isse accha hai ki tum normal lemon water piyo ya fir celery juice try karo ghar pe banakar.

Shila Pradhan Shila Pradhan Joined May 2026 6 months ago

If you are trying to lose weight because of sudden weight gain, please go get your thyroid and blood sugar checked first. I ignored my rapid weight gain for a year thinking some juices would help, and it turned out to be severe hypothyroidism. Don't delay your tests.

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