Deepa Gupta Deepa Gupta Asked 9 months ago

Are tortillas good for weight loss?

I'm trying to lose some weight and a friend suggested replacing rotis with tortillas. I wanted to know if tortillas are actually good for weight loss, or if it's better to stick to other options.

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Varun Nair Varun Nair Joined Feb 2026 9 months ago
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Honestly, they can be good if you choose the whole-wheat or corn ones and watch the portions. I replaced my heavy parathas with thin wheat wraps loaded with veggies and chicken during my cut, and it really helped me lose weight.

Rajeshwari Prasad Rajeshwari Prasad Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

At my age, losing weight feels like a full-time job with zero salary! Tortillas can help only if you don't load them with cheese and butter. Otherwise, they are just fancy rotis that will add to your waistline anyway.

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Ishaan Verma Ishaan Verma Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

According to my fitness app, a single flour tortilla has about 140 calories, while a corn one is only about 60-80 calories. Switching to corn tortillas is a great, easy hack to cut down on daily calorie intake during weight loss.

Vikram Rathore Vikram Rathore Joined May 2026 6 months ago

They can fit into a weight loss plan as a lower-calorie wrap option compared to naan or parathas. But physical activity is key. Make sure to pair healthy eating with at least 30-40 minutes of daily brisk walking if your doctor permits.

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Sunita Rao Sunita Rao Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Don't fall for the 'diet tortilla' marketing traps on the internet, most of them are packed with extra sodium and hidden fats. If you are serious about weight loss, get a proper customized diet chart from a qualified nutritionist.

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