Tanya Das Tanya Das Asked 9 months ago

Are croissants healthy for weight loss?

I love croissants, but I'm also trying to eat healthier and lose some weight. I'm wondering if they can be part of a weight-loss diet, perhaps in moderation? Or are they generally considered unhealthy for someone trying to slim down?

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Shalini Nair Shalini Nair Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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I completely understand the anxiety of trying to balance your favorite treats with your weight loss goals, it can feel so stressful. Croissants are unfortunately very high in butter and refined flour, which isn't ideal. Take it easy and try to find a balanced approach.

Aditya Goel Aditya Goel Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Whenever I ask the dieticians at Max Hospital, they always emphasize looking at the fat and carb ratio. Croissants are mostly empty calories from butter and maida. I highly recommend asking your doctor or a qualified dietician to guide your weight loss chart.

Meena Kumari Meena Kumari Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

With my underactive thyroid, eating even a small croissant can slow down my digestion and cause a weight spike. If you are struggling with unexplained weight gain, please get your thyroid levels checked regularly and discuss your food choices with a doctor.

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Rohan Joshi Rohan Joshi Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

I absolutely love croissants with my coffee but I always feel so guilty and bloated afterward. Does anyone else get this immediate regret? I think I need to completely cut them out and see a doctor to check if my gut health is okay.

Sister Lisha Sister Lisha Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

From a practical point of view, croissants have very high saturated fat and almost no fiber, so they won't keep you full. You'll end up feeling hungry again very quickly. It is much better to choose whole-grain options, but do consult your doctor for a healthy diet plan.

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Sanjay Deshpande Sanjay Deshpande Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

If croissants were good for weight loss, I would have been a supermodel by now! Sadly, those delicious layers are just pure butter and happiness, not fitness. Better to stick to plain old oats and keep the croissants for your dreams.

Amit Sharma Amit Sharma Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Haan bhai, croissants toh pure butter aur maida hote hain, toh weight loss ke liye toh bilkul achhe nahi hain na. Kabhi kabhaar cheat meal ki tarah chalega, par daily mat khao. Weight loss ke liye simple ghar ka khana hi best hai.

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