Are bagels bad when trying to loose weight?
Asked by lulyaziz on Oct 21, 2009
in Nutrition
Answer
A typical 4½” (4 oz) bagel is very high in calories and carbohydrates but low in fiber because they are made with refined flour. A bagel is equivalent to 4 slices of bread, which is to much starch to eat at one time, unless you are an endurance-event athlete or a growing boy. Bagels have fallen victim to “portion distortion” over the past 20 years. Think of a bagel as a "treat" food for every now and then, both for dieters and for anyone trying to maintain a healthy weight, or eat only half a bagel at a time.
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