Substitutes for bread that don't suck?
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Bread's bad for the carb load. I may have one slice of multigrain bread a day but that's about it.
What's wrong with carbs? Unless you have a health reason to watch your intake of them, they're essential to our diet.
OP, if I want to save calories, I have whole wheat tortillas that are 80 calories. A huge difference compared to the current loaf of bread I'm eating that would add 240 calories to a sandwich.
because carbs and sugar = the devil on MFP ….
didn't you get the memo?0 -
Open-faced sandwiches...you're welcome.0
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Bread's bad for the carb load. I may have one slice of multigrain bread a day but that's about it.
What's wrong with carbs? Unless you have a health reason to watch your intake of them, they're essential to our diet.
OP, if I want to save calories, I have whole wheat tortillas that are 80 calories. A huge difference compared to the current loaf of bread I'm eating that would add 240 calories to a sandwich.
because carbs and sugar = the devil on MFP ….
didn't you get the memo?
Apparently not. But my English muffin and banana this morning were delicious.0 -
arditarose wrote: »
I think it's just the fact that an open faced sandwich cuts the bread calorie content in half, simply by using half the bread.0 -
I eat bread everyday, sometimes at 2 meals and I'm losing weight at a nice rate. I do have some lower calorie versions sometime, and sometimes I just use less of a regular higher calorie bread. I do usually always make it some type of whole grain bread just because that's what I already liked before starting this. Sometimes I do open faced sandwich if it's all my calories allow.
If I know I have a higher calorie meal happening that day, sometimes I'll use corn tortillas for my breakfast to save some calories.
Not too hard to fit some bread into the day.0 -
Since you are just looking to cut calories, I recommend whole wheat tortillas. I buy ones that are 100 calories for 1 tortilla (vs most bread is 80-150 calories per slice, two slices on a sandwich and that adds up fast!). I also like Arnold brand sandwich thins, which are 100 calories for 2 sandwich rounds. They're made with flax and don't taste gritty.0
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Bread has its place in a balanced diet. I eat sandwiches, toast, etc., and lose weight. I like things like tuna salad or egg salad or PBJ on rice cakes. I also like tuna or egg salad on Wasa rye crackers or Finn Crisp rye crackers.0
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Liftng4Lis wrote: »What's wrong with bread?
OP's question isHey all!
I was wondering if anyone has any substitutes they could share.
Thank you!
Please let's stick to the question.0 -
Whenever I try to limit bread for calorie reduction I'll just try to change the nature of what I'm eating -- so instead of finding a bread replacement, I eat stuff that's naturally gluten free.0
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OP,
I like Alpine Valley Multigrain Omega 3 bread.
http://www.alpinevalleybread.com/multi-grain-omega-3.php
28 grams - 70 Calories
Carbs - 14 grams
Protein - 3 grams0 -
HA! That's a hoot.Bread's bad for the carb load. I may have one slice of multigrain bread a day but that's about it.
What's wrong with carbs? Unless you have a health reason to watch your intake of them, they're essential to our diet.
OP, if I want to save calories, I have whole wheat tortillas that are 80 calories. A huge difference compared to the current loaf of bread I'm eating that would add 240 calories to a sandwich.
because carbs and sugar = the devil on MFP ….
didn't you get the memo?
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Bread's bad for the carb load. I may have one slice of multigrain bread a day but that's about it.
What's wrong with carbs? Unless you have a health reason to watch your intake of them, they're essential to our diet.
OP, if I want to save calories, I have whole wheat tortillas that are 80 calories. A huge difference compared to the current loaf of bread I'm eating that would add 240 calories to a sandwich.
because carbs and sugar = the devil on MFP ….
didn't you get the memo?
You do realize right you are about to de-rail this thread.
Wanna talk about "Evils and Not so evils of Carbs' just make another thread.
I would suggest re-read OP's original post.
Please let's stick to their question.0 -
Depleting carbs from the system reduces storage of glycogen. When reintroducing carbs, the ratio of water to glycogen storage is 3:1. So 3lb-10lbs isn't unusual. Now while it's mostly water, it's very defeating to those who gauge a lot of their success based on what the scale says. Also mentioning that circumference of body parts will slightly increase.Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »Why do you HAVE to substitute it? If it's a low carb diet just to lose weight and you don't expect to continue that diet for life, then any return to carbs will invariably just increase one's weight back.
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How many pounds will "return" if one adds carbs back? 3? 5?
Doesn't CICO apply?
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The ONLY time I worry about cutting bread out of my diet and/or substituting with lower calorie or higher nutrition/fiber alternatives is when I am nearing the bottom of a cut and want to get the body fat to a level below where I would normally realistically sustain it. In my life, that has happened once. It was kind of miserable at the end before I started a bulk.
But, alternatives: Joseph's pitas and Smart & Delicious low carb high fiber tortillas. The tortillas are an excellent source of iron as well. They don't compare to the deliciousness of corn tortillas, but they're good enough wrapped around a grilled chicken breast and some lettuce.
If your plan is to just lose weight and you're at a higher body fat, then don't worry about cutting carbs. Cut overall calories and lose the weight. Keep up a strength training and cardio program for overall health and body composition, and worry about cutting out things like bread when you want to drop the body fat at the very end, IF you even ever want to do that.
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In the UK we have a newish product "Sandwich Thins" - used to just be Warburtons but others have jumped on the bandwagon. They're 100 calories and a nice texture and flavour and ideal for making a (thin!) sandwich!! I guess I look at it that 2 slices of regular bread is about 160 calories give or take so there's a saving without feeling like I'm denying myself sandwiches.0
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MeganFlanagan16 wrote: »I cut out wheat entirely. I love bread, but once I stopped eating it I started losing weight immediately. I'd rather eat an apple for less calories than a slice of bread.
In other words you reduced your calories, but much more significantly from over eating. And not all bread is high calories. A slice of bread I eat is 60 calories. A small apple is approximately 55 calories. Don't see a huge difference here.MeganFlanagan16 wrote: »I cut out wheat entirely. I love bread, but once I stopped eating it I started losing weight immediately. I'd rather eat an apple for less calories than a slice of bread.
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OP, Sara Lee, Peppridge Farms, Arnolds, they all make 45 calorie breads. Sara Lee is my personal favorite of those.
And if you can't find something lower in calories then just eat less bread than you do now.
Continuously pointing out that someone is derailing a thread is basically the same thing you're complaining about.Bread's bad for the carb load. I may have one slice of multigrain bread a day but that's about it.
What's wrong with carbs? Unless you have a health reason to watch your intake of them, they're essential to our diet.
OP, if I want to save calories, I have whole wheat tortillas that are 80 calories. A huge difference compared to the current loaf of bread I'm eating that would add 240 calories to a sandwich.
because carbs and sugar = the devil on MFP ….
didn't you get the memo?
You do realize right you are about to de-rail this thread.
Wanna talk about "Evils and Not so evils of Carbs' just make another thread.
I would suggest re-read OP's original post.
Please let's stick to their question.
Good Morning. I always respond to OP 1st.
Happy Monday.0 -
williams969 wrote: »MeganFlanagan16 wrote: »I cut out wheat entirely. I love bread, but once I stopped eating it I started losing weight immediately. I'd rather eat an apple for less calories than a slice of bread.
Your diary says otherwise
You're losing because you're clearly eating at a deficit (including still consuming wheat products--noodle soup, french bread, Belvita, etc.).
And...apples don't soak up my egg yolks as well as toast doesFatFreeFrolicking wrote: »MeganFlanagan16 wrote: »I cut out wheat entirely. I love bread, but once I stopped eating it I started losing weight immediately. I'd rather eat an apple for less calories than a slice of bread.
No, you didn't. Belvita biscuits have wheat.
Why are posts pointing out that food has wheat in them being flagged? Wheat is in more than just bread....
I was wondering the same thing.
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If I take a sandwich for lunch sometimes I use a sandwich bun instead of two slices of bread because it tends to have fewer calories. But it depends on the brand. Bread with more fiber will keep you fuller longer, so in theory you may need to eat less if you buy a higher-fiber option. But bread will not prevent weight loss- only a calorie surplus will do that. So just be sure to weigh your bread and enjoy in moderation!0
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Bread's bad for the carb load. I may have one slice of multigrain bread a day but that's about it.
What's wrong with carbs? Unless you have a health reason to watch your intake of them, they're essential to our diet.
OP, if I want to save calories, I have whole wheat tortillas that are 80 calories. A huge difference compared to the current loaf of bread I'm eating that would add 240 calories to a sandwich.
because carbs and sugar = the devil on MFP ….
didn't you get the memo?
You do realize right you are about to de-rail this thread.
Wanna talk about "Evils and Not so evils of Carbs' just make another thread.
I would suggest re-read OP's original post.
Please let's stick to their question.
I was not aware that replying in a humorous fashion was not allowed on here..
but thanks for refereeing..
and based on your understanding of the forum rules you just violated them because you replied off topic to me..
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Bread's bad for the carb load. I may have one slice of multigrain bread a day but that's about it.
What's wrong with carbs? Unless you have a health reason to watch your intake of them, they're essential to our diet.
OP, if I want to save calories, I have whole wheat tortillas that are 80 calories. A huge difference compared to the current loaf of bread I'm eating that would add 240 calories to a sandwich.
because carbs and sugar = the devil on MFP ….
didn't you get the memo?
Apparently not. But my English muffin and banana this morning were delicious.
as was my waffle and the sugar that I *gasp* added to my coffee....0 -
OP - this has already been said in this thread, but since I don't want to derail it..
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calorie deficit = weight loss
unless you have some medical condition that makes you sensitive to carbs then there is no reason to limit/restrict them...
I like all kinds of bread but my go to is Arnold whole wheat for sandwiches...
not sure if you have a publix near you but they have a whole wheat bagel that comes in at about 210 calories...0 -
Doesn't matter. Calling out people for derailing a thread is also derailing. Don't complain about something you are also doing.OP, Sara Lee, Peppridge Farms, Arnolds, they all make 45 calorie breads. Sara Lee is my personal favorite of those.
And if you can't find something lower in calories then just eat less bread than you do now.
Continuously pointing out that someone is derailing a thread is basically the same thing you're complaining about.Bread's bad for the carb load. I may have one slice of multigrain bread a day but that's about it.
What's wrong with carbs? Unless you have a health reason to watch your intake of them, they're essential to our diet.
OP, if I want to save calories, I have whole wheat tortillas that are 80 calories. A huge difference compared to the current loaf of bread I'm eating that would add 240 calories to a sandwich.
because carbs and sugar = the devil on MFP ….
didn't you get the memo?
You do realize right you are about to de-rail this thread.
Wanna talk about "Evils and Not so evils of Carbs' just make another thread.
I would suggest re-read OP's original post.
Please let's stick to their question.
Good Morning. I always respond to OP 1st.
Happy Monday.
I'll let you have the last word but I'll definitely keep this quote and this link in reference and at stand by and going forward will be used just in case if you forget your stand.0 -
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Whole meal bread is low on carbs , high on fiber . You can also add bran to your meals . That will help fill you up .
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Doesn't matter. Calling out people for derailing a thread is also derailing. Don't complain about something you are also doing.OP, Sara Lee, Peppridge Farms, Arnolds, they all make 45 calorie breads. Sara Lee is my personal favorite of those.
And if you can't find something lower in calories then just eat less bread than you do now.
Continuously pointing out that someone is derailing a thread is basically the same thing you're complaining about.Bread's bad for the carb load. I may have one slice of multigrain bread a day but that's about it.
What's wrong with carbs? Unless you have a health reason to watch your intake of them, they're essential to our diet.
OP, if I want to save calories, I have whole wheat tortillas that are 80 calories. A huge difference compared to the current loaf of bread I'm eating that would add 240 calories to a sandwich.
because carbs and sugar = the devil on MFP ….
didn't you get the memo?
You do realize right you are about to de-rail this thread.
Wanna talk about "Evils and Not so evils of Carbs' just make another thread.
I would suggest re-read OP's original post.
Please let's stick to their question.
Good Morning. I always respond to OP 1st.
Happy Monday.
I'll let you have the last word but I'll definitely keep this quote and this link in reference and at stand by and going forward will be used just in case if you forget your stand.
Lol
sounds like some is making an MFP file...0 -
dottyb1tchmouse wrote: »Whenever I try to limit bread for calorie reduction I'll just try to change the nature of what I'm eating -- so instead of finding a bread replacement, I eat stuff that's naturally gluten free.
I didn't see it addressed, so just want to point out that the gluten free alternatives can sometimes be higher in calories than gluten containing products. Just because it is "gluten free" does not mean it has less calories. I know you said "natural" but some might not get that. Also- unless you have a diagnosed medical condition, gluten is not evil.0
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