Anonymous wrote:People who demonize butter are so stuck in the last century Now, carbs are another matter. I'd say, if you are healthy weight, a croissant is okay. But also watch out for insulin resistance, because skinny people get diabetes too.

This varies a lot between individuals. For me my cholesterol would go up. For others it's NBD. I wouldn't generalize, though.

One normal sized croissant a day in an otherwise healthy diet is totally fine. The only issue would be if it is made out of trans-fat instead of butter, and if it is a giant American style croissant. I would totally do this if I had access to good French croissants (which are delicious and not excessively huge).

People who demonize butter are so stuck in the last century Now, carbs are another matter. I'd say, if you are healthy weight, a croissant is okay. But also watch out for insulin resistance, because skinny people get diabetes too.

It's really not that big of a deal, esp. if that's all you have for breakfast. Plus, better to eat that at start of day when you're going to burn it off while running around than, say, ice cream at night, when you're soon to go to sleep. I have fresh bread (meaning fresh from the day before) and jam every morning with coffee. It's a ritual and the best part of my day. I think there are worse vices if you are not battling weight.

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Anonymous wrote:Who are you people who are giving OP sh*t for having a croissant a few days / week?

It's a croissant, not heroin.

Because we've had family members who have suffered from this.

Doubtful that it's JUST the croissant, PP.

Agree that it is fine as part of a generally balanced diet.

I eat a bagel with butter or cream cheese most days. I limit refined carbs the rest of the day. I've started eating much more butter last couple of years and less pasta and no potatoes and somehow am losing weight. Dinner is meat and fish and vegetables or a full vegetarian dinner and limited or no pasta/rice etc.

I know it's not fancy, but I love Costco croissants. I only buy them once every couple of years, and if I know other people are around to eat them.

On Christmas morning I make Trader Joe's almond croissants. They are good, but sweet. Perfect with a strong cup of coffee.

I love good croissants but it's too much butter / empty calories to eat daily. Wouldn't make me fat, but groggy and possible acne. One during mid-week and one on Saturday morning makes it a treat, without being gluttonous.

lucky you! I'm so jealous, I wish my body could handle it

I'm with you OP.
But it has to be a real crispy flakey made in France one...

Anonymous wrote:Who are you people who are giving OP sh*t for having a croissant a few days / week?

It's a croissant, not heroin.

Because we've had family members who have suffered from this.

Sounds delicious but I feel like I'd be starving in an hour.

Eh mines a bagel but same same. With cream cheese- yummmmm

My dad ate like this for decades (croissant or muffin every day) and never thought he had an issue because he's been the same weight give or take a few pounds for decades. Come to find out he has fatty liver disease. Keep it to once a week, that way it will be a treat. My dad was shocked to find that his muffin that he thought was "healthy" because it has fruit in it was actually 600+ calories.