Does eating salad make you gain weight?
Disease description:
Hello, I have been eating salads to lose weight recently, but my weight has been increasing instead. I would like to ask, can eating salads also cause weight gain?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Bai Hongmei
Eating salad in moderation will not cause weight gain, but excessive consumption may lead to gaining weight.
The main ingredients of salad are usually vegetables and fruits, which are naturally low in calories. Consuming them in appropriate amounts will not cause weight gain. Moreover, the soluble vitamins and abundant dietary fiber in salads can help absorb excess fats in the body, aiding in weight control and promoting weight loss.
However, the caloric content of a salad can also be influenced by other ingredients. For example, salad dressings often contain high levels of calories and fat; excessive intake may result in a caloric surplus in the body, which then converts to stored fat, leading to obesity. In addition, high-calorie ingredients such as cheese and nuts may also be added to salads, and consuming too much of these ingredients can similarly increase the risk of weight gain.
Therefore, when eating salad, it is important to choose ingredients wisely and control portion sizes.
