Sanjay Kapoor Sanjay Kapoor Asked 8 months ago

Is eating bagels bad for weight loss?

I recently started eating bagels for breakfast, but then I heard someone say they are really bad for weight loss. Are bagels genuinely unhealthy if you're trying to shed some pounds?

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Radhika Sen Radhika Sen Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago
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I completely understand the anxiety of looking at every food item as 'good' or 'bad' when trying to lose weight. Bagels are just bread, and having one occasionally won't ruin your progress. Don't stress so much about single foods.

Manish Gupta Manish Gupta Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I was reading about this yesterday and it seems bagels are very dense, so they have as many calories as 3-4 slices of normal bread. It's not bad, but the calorie portion is quite high.

Varun Dhavan Varun Dhavan Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Bro, bagels are so filling but they can be a bit heavy on carbs. I just eat half a bagel with some peanut butter before my gym sessions. It works perfectly as pre-workout energy.

Ramesh Kumar Ramesh Kumar Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Processed flour items like bagels can cause bloating and gas in some people. It's better to eat whole grain items or local options like dalia. But if you face severe stomach pain or indigestion, do see a doctor.

Priyanka Nair Priyanka Nair Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

I used to panic thinking eating even one bagel would make me gain weight overnight. But once I understood portion control, I realized you can eat them occasionally and still lose weight. It's totally fine.

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Kabir Sharma Kabir Sharma Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Honestly, they are just high calorie carbs. If you have the calorie budget for it in your day, eat it. If not, swap it for oats or brown bread. Simple math.

Sreemoyee Dey Sreemoyee Dey Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

I used to feel so much guilt after eating a bagel, like I ruined my whole diet. It's really hard to break that mental cycle. Just remember one food item doesn't define your health journey.

Anjali Patil Anjali Patil Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I lost 12 kgs while still eating bread and bagels. The trick is to choose whole wheat bagels, eat only half, and pair it with egg whites or paneer for protein. This keeps your blood sugar stable.

Venkatesh Prasad Venkatesh Prasad Joined May 2026 6 months ago

My family always says to stick to traditional idli and dosa for health. However, my doctor said as long as my overall calorie count is controlled, an occasional bagel is perfectly fine for variety.

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Swami Shivanand Swami Shivanand Joined May 2026 6 months ago

In our practice, we prefer foods that are fresh and easy to digest. Heavily processed yeast breads like bagels can feel heavy in the gut. Eat mindfully and choose lighter options when possible.

Sahil Kapoor Sahil Kapoor Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Haha, if bagels were bad, half of New York would be obese! Just don't slather it with two inches of cream cheese every morning and you'll be absolutely fine.

Tina Dsouza Tina Dsouza Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I don't know the scientific side, but I stopped eating bagels because they made me feel very heavy and sluggish. Switching to normal roti worked better for my energy levels during weight loss.

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