Rohit Das Rohit Das Asked 7 months ago

Is cucumber salad good for weight loss?

I'm trying to shed a few kilos and looking for healthy meal options. I love cucumber salad and make it often. Is cucumber salad a good option to include regularly for weight loss?

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Kabir Mehta Kabir Mehta Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago
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Absolutely, it is a great low-calorie, high-volume food. Just watch out for heavy dressings like mayonnaise or cream; keep it simple with lemon, salt, and pepper to keep those calories low.

Priya Kurian Priya Kurian Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

I am trying to learn how to make healthy salads. Is it okay to add a little bit of curd or honey to my cucumber salad, or will that add too many calories and stop my weight loss?

Lata Devi Lata Devi Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

Yes, cucumber salad is very nice and cool for the stomach. We eat it daily with our meals in the village. It helps you eat less roti and keeps your body light and active.

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Rajesh Nair Rajesh Nair Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I tried going on an extreme raw cucumber diet for weight loss and ended up with severe bloating and stomach cramps. Please don't overdo raw salads; keep your meals balanced and talk to a doctor if you have gut issues.

Sameer Alvi Sameer Alvi Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

My general physician highly recommends cucumber salad because of its high water content and fiber. He advised that eating it before lunch helps stretch the stomach lining, signaling fullness to the brain earlier.

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Ananya Sen Ananya Sen Joined May 2026 5 months ago

It is a wonderful option for weight loss, but don't try to live only on salads. Your body needs proper protein and healthy fats too. Have a bowl of cucumber salad before your main meals to eat naturally smaller portions.

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