Meera Krishnan Meera Krishnan Asked 9 months ago

Is white onion good for weight loss?

I'm trying to incorporate more vegetables into my diet for weight loss. I bought some white onions. Is white onion good for weight loss, like other vegetables, or does it have any special properties?

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Preeti Sharma Preeti Sharma Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago
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Haan, white onion diet mein add karna toh badhiya hai, but weight loss sirf onion khane se thodi hoga na. It has good fiber and is low in calories, so salads mein zaroor khao. Par proper portion control bhi zaroori hai boss.

Ramesh Chandra Ramesh Chandra Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

In our family, we have been eating raw white onions during summers for generations, mainly to beat the heat. It is excellent for digestion and gut health. A healthy gut naturally helps in managing your weight better, so keep it in your daily meals.

Vikram Rathore Vikram Rathore Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Don't fall for these internet trends claiming single ingredients like white onion will melt your fat. There is no magic pill or vegetable for weight loss. Speak to a qualified doctor or dietitian who can make a real plan for you.

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Shalini Iyer Shalini Iyer Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I know how stressful it is when you are trying everything to lose weight and searching for any helpful tip. White onions are definitely healthy and low-calorie, so you can safely add them to your meals without any anxiety. Just focus on a balanced diet overall.

Aniket Deshpande Aniket Deshpande Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

Ho na, raw onions are actually very good for health and they keep you full for longer. I eat them daily with my simple dal chawal. It helps control extra cravings, which is great for weight management.

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Aiswarya Roy Aiswarya Roy Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

I started adding white onions to my evening salads because they are less pungent than red ones. They are super low in calories and have lots of water content. It definitely helped me feel full without adding heavy calories!

Karthik Subramanian Karthik Subramanian Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

My grandmother always praised white onions for cooling the body and improving digestion. While those traditional benefits are great, my doctor advised me that sustainable weight loss only happens when you are in a overall calorie deficit. Eat them as a healthy addition, not a miracle cure.

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