Ramesh Kumar Ramesh Kumar Asked 8 months ago

Are plantain chips good for weight loss?

I'm trying to cut down on unhealthy snacks and find better alternatives while trying to lose weight. I saw plantain chips at the store and they seem like a healthier option than potato chips. Are plantain chips good for weight loss?

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Ram Sevak Ram Sevak Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago
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They are made of banana, so they are tasty, but since they are fried in oil, they will not help you lose weight. Better to eat boiled bananas instead.

Meera Joshi Meera Joshi Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

They seem healthy because they are made from bananas, but they still have a lot of oil and salt. Try to limit them if you are watching your weight.

Riya Sen Riya Sen Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Honestly, I thought they were a healthy snack too, but then I checked the back of the packet. The calories are insane, so definitely not a weight loss food!

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Varun Sharma Varun Sharma Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

If you bake them at home with very little oil, they can be an occasional snack. But for real fat loss, focus on your daily cardio and keep processed snacks away.

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Arjun Saxena Arjun Saxena Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Don't fall for the 'healthy' label on packaged plantain chips, they are just as fatty as regular potato chips. Eat fresh fruits instead, it is much safer for your health goals.

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