What's the best bread to eat?

arianamzai

I usually just go for any random whole wheat bread at the grocery store but I was wondering if anyone could recommend me a specific brand with better nutritional values so I don't feel guilty when i'm eating bread!

Thanks!

LAW_714

I don't eat bread very often, but when I do -- Big Sky Bread
http://bigskynaturalfoods.com/

Their granola is delicious too (but why did they stop making their amazing whole grain cookies?)

magerum

Whatever bread you like the best.

neanderthin

Depends on the context.....I have eaten just about every type of bread there is, all for different reasons.

herblackwings39

Silver Hills Bakery makes some good ones. There's Steady Eddie, Squirrelly, Mack's Flax, The Big 16, 20 Grain Train.

crandos

Rye bread is low carb if your doin low carb diet.

jaimelynn11

I like the Silver Hills bread too, I buy their "little big bread", its 110 calories and 5g of fiber for 2 slices.

torims6

I second the Silver Hills Bakery Breads (and Bagels!)

I also recommend Dave's Killer Bread, though not sure if this is widely available.

However though, in our area both of these are a little bit pricey--- so we get the Oroweat "Health-Ful" Line, which comes in three varieties, "Nutty Grain (the one we typically get), "Fiber and Flax" and "10 Grain." All have 80 Calories, 5 Grams of Fiber, 5 Grams of Protein and NO Artificial Colors, Flavorings or Preservatives. Best of all, we are even able to get the "Health-Ful" Breads at our local Oroweat Bakery Outlet for like $1.49 a loaf!

BigDnSW

When I eat bread... http://www.foodforlife.com/product/breads/ezekiel-49-low-sodium-sprouted-whole-grain-bread

kathym1122

Alpine valley whole grain 12 grain 46 calories. It is one of the best breads I have tasted. Natural no preservatives.

Trueray

All Star Bakery branded bread - Big slices, has a good amount of protein per slice and calories per slice range from 60-90 cals depending on what type you buy.

violenceandlace

I have a bread machine - when I'm gonna eat a lot of bread I love it to be fresh. So easy, too. Particularly fond of sourdough.

PhoenixEve

Silver Hills Bakery makes some good ones. There's Steady Eddie, Squirrelly, Mack's Flax, The Big 16, 20 Grain Train.

Silver Hills Gluten Free Omega Flax is YUM. It makes me very happy.

skashi1

I love the wraps by josephs. It's only 100 calories and full of healthy nutriants. My husband went to very good nutritionist and she recommended the wraps. We eat Hummus sandwiches, but I also make peanut butter and jelly for my kids, it tastes like dessert with the wrap.

thickerson555

I like the Sara Lee 45 calorie per slice bread. Honey wheat is my favorite.

PlayerHatinDogooder

Jalapeno cheese bread.

zagon_the_ultimate

I have a bread machine - when I'm gonna eat a lot of bread I love it to be fresh. So easy, too. Particularly fond of sourdough.

YES, a good sourdough is a thing of culinary beauty.

CandelLife

I probably shouldn't answer this one because I don't decide based on nutrition as much as flavor. Even during my "on" time when I lost the majority of my weight I did this. It's more about getting quality with small quantity to me. I found you can eat anything you like as long as you control your portions. Balancing it with healthy foods is the key.

On that note, just about anything from Panera Bread is tasty! I especially like the pull-a-part raisin twist bread and the cheesy bread. I know most will disagree with me... LOL

coco3382458

RYE bread is VERY good for you. I just researched this yesterday and found it is also linked to weight loss

Consumption of rye linked to weight control and vigorous health
Thursday, January 13, 2011 by: Carolanne Wright
Tags: rye, body weight, health news


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(NaturalNews) Rye is more than a flavorful ingredient in baking; research shows that this humble grain packs a serious nutritional punch. Contributing to cardiovascular health, cancer prevention, and management of diabetes, rye is an important addition to the diet. Not only is this grain healthy, but it also has been found to promote weight control and digestive health when consumed as dark rye bread.

Rye is a grass that is a close relative to wheat and barley. It grows in poor soils and cold conditions which makes it an important staple food for Europeans. In fact, Russia and Poland are the world's largest producers of this grain. Rye flour has a far lower gluten content than wheat and is excellent for use with a sourdough starter.

Rye is very nutrient dense, supplying high levels of iron, calcium, potassium and zinc as well as vitamin E and a variety of B vitamins. It is also a good source of protein and soluble fiber. Soluble fiber helps one to feel satisfied longer as it slows down the breakdown of carbohydrates and sugars. Rye contains 'fructans' (a type of fructose) as its main sugar source.

Rye has been shown to reduce heart disease and cancer risk while supporting diabetic health. Since rye is an outstanding source of cholesterol lowering soluble fiber, cardiovascular health is enhanced. This nutritious grain is also magnesium rich which helps control high blood pressure. Another advantage of rye is that it ferments in the gut, producing arabinoxylan, a short chain fatty acid. This in turn supports the immune system by triggering lymphocyte production while balancing blood sugar levels and lowering cholesterol. An article for Green Footsteps states, "Arabinoxylan is thought to act much like beta-glucan from oats. Beta-glucans are responsible for some of the heart-healthy attributes of oats and have a whole bundle of health benefits credited to them."

Rye provides an abundance of lignans, a phytoestrogen that protects breast tissue from the cancer inducing effects of estrogen. Additionally, a study in Finland found that consuming rye bread offers protection against colon cancer. Rye binds to bile acids that may trigger this disease while safely eliminating them from the body. A separate Finnish study also found that consuming high fiber dark rye bread enhances insulin secretion while improving b cell function, which is positive news for diabetics. Moreover, it is a natural cure for constipation and hemorrhoids. For centuries, rye has been used to cleanse the stomach and intestines of impurities and parasites.

Research in Sweden found that rye can help with weight management. Volunteers who consumed rye bread for breakfast felt less hunger throughout the day than those who consumed whole grain wheat bread. Dark rye bread made with rye bran was found to be the most successful in reducing hunger. Researchers are unclear as to why rye suppresses the appetite more than wheat bread since both are excellent sources of fiber. One explanation may be that the fiber in rye bread has an unusually high water binding capacity that expands during digestion and produces a pronounced feeling of fullness.

Take pleasure in the many delicious virtues of whole grain rye and reap the bountiful health supporting benefits.

Sources for this article:

"All About Rye Flour, Rye Nutritional Benefits and Rye Production and Uses", Green Footsteps. Retrieved on December 18, 2010 from, http://www.greenfootsteps.com/rye-flour.html

"High-fiber rye bread and insulin secretion and sensitivity in healthy postmenopausal women", Katri S Juntunen, David E Laaksonen, Kaisa S Poutanen, Leo K Niskanen, and Hannu M Mykkanen, February 2003, The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Vol. 77, No. 2, 385-391.

"The Tasty Health Benefits of Rye Bread", Kristie Leong MD, September 6, 2009, Associated Content. Retrieved on December 18, 2010 from, http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2116561/the_tasty_health_ben...

"Study finds rye bread at breakfast more filling", September 3, 2009, The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved on December 20, 2010 from, http://www.newsday.com/news/health/study-finds-rye-bread-at-breakfast...

"The Nutritional and Medicinal Uses of Rye Over the Centuries", N. Soltys, May 12, 2009, Associated Content. Retrieved on December 20, 2010 from, http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1709339 the_nutritional_and_medicinal_uses_pg2.html?cat=37




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nurse_shell74

I like the sara lee low calorie bread. It's 45 calories a slice.

Mario_Az

like me some ezekiel bread especially cinnamon raisin

hayles333

I love Silver Hills Little Big Bread! It's only 110 calories for 2 slices, and it's full of protein, fibre and all that good stuff (plus it's delicious)!

susanjean62

Skip white bread all together. It's pure starch with little nutrition. The sprouted Ezeckiel bread is good for you. Found in the organic section in the freezer or I eat Sara Lee whole wheat bread with 45 calories. Just try to limit your bread intake and you wull lose weight faster.

tarynchatfield

Ezekiel bread!

007AS

Eli Zabar's Health loaf. Only 70 cal/slice and filled with amazing grains, etc. Very dense and filling, not to mention tasty!