Rekha Das Rekha Das Asked 5 months ago

Is raw onion good for weight loss?

I'm trying to shed some weight after my pregnancy, and someone suggested adding more raw vegetables to my diet. I love onions, but I'm not sure if eating them raw helps with weight loss. Is raw onion good for weight loss?

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Sunita Rao Sunita Rao Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago
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Raw onions are very low in calories and high in fiber, which makes them a great addition to salads. They won't magically melt fat on their own, but replacing high-calorie dressings with onions and lemon is very helpful for weight loss.

Abhishek Dubey Abhishek Dubey Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Eating raw onions definitely keeps people away, which might stop you from sharing their snacks! On a serious note, they are great for diets because they add lots of flavor with almost zero calories.

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Kusum Vyas Kusum Vyas Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I have tried eating raw onion salad before meals to feel full, and it actually works well to reduce portion sizes. It is a simple, practical habit. Just be sure to wash them properly to avoid stomach upset.

Vikram Sen Vikram Sen Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I was reading that onions contain compounds that might help boost metabolism. Even if that effect is small, replacing heavy fried snacks with a raw onion and cucumber salad is definitely a win for weight loss.

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Anjali Deshmukh Anjali Deshmukh Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Haan na, raw onion is actually very good for salads. It gives a nice crunch and doesn't add fat at all. Just have it with cucumber and tomatoes, it's super healthy.

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