Is bread bad?
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Nope I eat it every day and the scales are still going down!0
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Bread is one of my staples.0
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Eat at least a Loaf a week and a package of bagels, nothing wrong with some bread..... Enjoy!!!0
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Try to eat whole grain bread instead of white; my doctor advised - don't eat anything white - rice, bread or potatoes because the starch they contain turns to sugar inyour body.
All carbohydrates are broken down in the body into simple sugar. Mostly glucose. It's your body's main form of energy.
I really wish more people would have payed attention in junior high science classes.
Edit: This doesn't mean that carbs are bad either. It means you are fueling your body. If you consume too many calories this glucose is stored as glycagon and in fat cells.0 -
You are staying within your calories-it's fine for you, assuming you are getting enough of your protein and fat.0
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bread is neither good nor bad. in AD&D terms it's true neutral. Eating too much bread makes it easy to be over your calories for the day if you're not tracking, but if you track your calories and fit bread into your calories and macros then it won't do you any harm, unless you're allergic to one of the ingredients, or gluten intolerant or something. If eating bread makes you sick, don't eat it. If it doesn't, and if fits in your calories and macros, then eat it and enjoy it.
I thought it was Chaotic Neutral, because it makes only *some* people sick...0 -
There are no bad foods........
(unless, of course, the food has spoiled and can cause food poisoning)0 -
There is an Italian resturant in my home town that makes its own garlic bread and serves it literally sitting in a pool of garlic butter. I'd say to cut out that type of bread but otherwise, everything in moderaion.
i'd eat garlic bread swimming in a pool of garlic butter in moderation. Not sure how many will fit in my macros, but mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm (and lots of micronutrients in the garlic too).0 -
I eat bread, so far so good. I am alive and kicking.0
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Whole wheat is great. Portion control. I had sandwiches for lunch all year and lst 60 pounds.0
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bread is really bad. I was held at gunpoint by bread, which ransacked my house, stole all my things and poked my kids with pointy sticks. the police are too scared to do anything because of criminal master-breads who control all the crime in the city. And some think the chief of police is really bread pretending to be good. He says he's wholegrain, but we're not so sure about that.
Seriously, bread is neither good nor bad. in AD&D terms it's true neutral. Eating too much bread makes it easy to be over your calories for the day if you're not tracking, but if you track your calories and fit bread into your calories and macros then it won't do you any harm, unless you're allergic to one of the ingredients, or gluten intolerant or something. If eating bread makes you sick, don't eat it. If it doesn't, and if fits in your calories and macros, then eat it and enjoy it.
This is the first time I've seen AD&D used to explain something in food terms....well done you!
:flowerforyou: @ understanding my reference to AD&D
....all food is true neutral, except celery, which is chaotic evil because it tastes and smells utterly vile on purpose, just to torment me.0 -
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There is NO BAD FOOD
People nowadays are so obsessed with 'bad' food..............bread is, and always has been, the staff of life. Look at Biblical times, look at history:
"Bread is one of the oldest prepared foods. Evidence from 30,000 years ago in Europe revealed starch residue on rocks used for pounding plants.[5] It is possible that during this time, starch extract from the roots of plants, such as cattails and ferns, was spread on a flat rock, placed over a fire and cooked into a primitive form of flatbread. Around 10,000 BC, with the dawn of the Neolithic age and the spread of agriculture, grains became the mainstay of making bread. Yeast spores are ubiquitous, including the surface of cereal grains, so any dough left to rest will become naturally leavened."
Bread TODAY has been changed to make it last longer.........if you're going to eat bread, make it WORTH your while, and eat good whole grains, bread with great texture and taste, bread that will satisfy you. I avoid plain white breads - not only aren't they very nutritious, they just don't have any taste!
Gluten has been given a bad rap, too. Yes, there are gluten-intolerant folks out there, and I feel sorry for them. If I had to eliminate bread from my diet, I think I'd crawl into a hole and die!
Keep making your sandwiches and toast and such..............just remember that everything you eat adds to the nutrition your body needs, and make good choices!
LONG LIVE BREAD!!!
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bread is really bad. I was held at gunpoint by bread, which ransacked my house, stole all my things and poked my kids with pointy sticks. the police are too scared to do anything because of criminal master-breads who control all the crime in the city. And some think the chief of police is really bread pretending to be good. He says he's wholegrain, but we're not so sure about that.
Seriously, bread is neither good nor bad. in AD&D terms it's true neutral. Eating too much bread makes it easy to be over your calories for the day if you're not tracking, but if you track your calories and fit bread into your calories and macros then it won't do you any harm, unless you're allergic to one of the ingredients, or gluten intolerant or something. If eating bread makes you sick, don't eat it. If it doesn't, and if fits in your calories and macros, then eat it and enjoy it.
This is the first time I've seen AD&D used to explain something in food terms....well done you!
:flowerforyou: @ understanding my reference to AD&D
....all food is true neutral, except celery, which is chaotic evil because it tastes and smells utterly vile on purpose, just to torment me.
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There is an Italian resturant in my home town that makes its own garlic bread and serves it literally sitting in a pool of garlic butter. I'd say to cut out that type of bread but otherwise, everything in moderaion.
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I WANT THAT NOW!0 -
I think it really depends on the person, there are many opinions out there.
Do your own personal research on gluten and why people think this and you can then understand where they are coming from! I personally tried gluten free for a month or so and the result was cleared skin, less bloating, less headaches, better sleep, more energy... so it kind of speaks for itself in my personal case.
The reason gluten can have negative effects on many people is the type of protein that it is, to the best of my understanding. If you're up for trying things out, test your body and see what it is like going gluten free for 4 weeks. Maybe you'll see no differences... or maybe you'll feel amazing like you never have before!
Jess
^this...
...seems like an entirely reasonable approach.0 -
I think it really depends on the person, there are many opinions out there.
Do your own personal research on gluten and why people think this and you can then understand where they are coming from! I personally tried gluten free for a month or so and the result was cleared skin, less bloating, less headaches, better sleep, more energy... so it kind of speaks for itself in my personal case.
The reason gluten can have negative effects on many people is the type of protein that it is, to the best of my understanding. If you're up for trying things out, test your body and see what it is like going gluten free for 4 weeks. Maybe you'll see no differences... or maybe you'll feel amazing like you never have before!
Jess
I agree. It is the same with milk. There are people that have a dairy intolerant and not know it until they cut it out. Bread is the same way - there are many people that have a sensitivity to gluten and don't know it.
I don 't have a sensitivity but I know I usually don't feel "happy" about eating it - unless it is a warm piece with some good butter
In the past, I thought I was a bread oholic, now I could go with or without.0 -
Eat bread. Sandwiches are awesome! Luv Jimmy John's!0
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its bad.0
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I have to agree as since I have restricted myself to only two slices a day Monday to Friday, I no longer crave a jam butty like I used to.0
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absolutely not. White bread is processed bread and that is worse but not explicitly bad just worse then brown or grain breads
the issue is White bread is pure carbs, salt and sugar so that would = easy fat gain
Brown/Grain = lower GI, more nutrients, better fat to burn ratio
Either way provided like more or less anything, if you plan it into your daily allowance then it's ok.0 -
Bread is only bad if it doesn't package bacon and some tomato sauce.0
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Any advice that begins " a friend of mine told me" can usually be ignored.0
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Can you explain what a "fat to burn ratio" is? I've never heard of this before.0
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Nope, bread is awesome. I think the perception that it is bad comes about because it is higher calorie than most people realize and there is more sugar and sodium in store bought bread that most people would expect. But as long as you read the label and make sure it fits in your day, you're golden.0
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I've tried to cut back on bread due to carbs. Aren't too many carbs bad?
Carbs are not bad and neither is any other food. Some people find it helpful to cut back on them somewhat for weight loss, but others eat a normal (200-300g/ day) amount and have no problem losing weight. If you are staying within your calorie goal and macros and are struggling to lose, it may be worth cutting back on carbs a little to see if it helps. If you are having trouble with being hungry all day, it can be helpful to eat fewer carbs in favor of more protein and fat as these help you stay full longer. Otherwise, don't worry about it.0 -
Hello! In my opinion, bread is not the best thing for us and for many reasons. To help with world hunger and growing more yielding crops the wheat we know today has gone through a crossbreeding process of other wheat and grasses. Scientists were able to develop a type of wheat that had a short growing season and yielded bigger crops. However, they never thought about testes the effects of combing two different types of wheat thinking all wheat is healthy for humans. As a result, our modern day wheat is the main cause of the higher cases of individuals having gluten issues.
Anything in moderation is healthy for you and listen to how your body responds after eating bread. If you like bread make sure you pick breads that list “whole grain wheat flour” instead of “enriched”. I usually buy my bread from Sprouts Farmer’s Market or you can make your own bread from almond meal. Recently I started using white cheddar rice cakes instead of bread and found it more satisfying since I like crunching foods.
My entire mind set changed in regards to bread when I read “Wheat Belly” by William Davis, MD. I suggest giving the book a read!
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Teri Elkins, B.S. in Health and Wellness0 -
Don't eat moldy bread.
If it's stale then use it as bread crumbs or croutons.
Otherwise, bread is fine.
And, honestly, the absolute absurdity of the "oh noz! xxxxx food is bad for you" crowd never fails to amuse me.0 -
Hello! In my opinion, bread is not the best thing for us and for many reasons. To help with world hunger and growing more yielding crops the wheat we know today has gone through a crossbreeding process of other wheat and grasses. Scientists were able to develop a type of wheat that had a short growing season and yielded bigger crops. However, they never thought about testes the effects of combing two different types of wheat thinking all wheat is healthy for humans. As a result, our modern day wheat is the main cause of the higher cases of individuals having gluten issues.
Could you provide your source for this? I mean the actual research that proves that crossbreeding modern wheat is the cause of increased gluten allergies. While this isn't impossible, the last I heard there hadn't been any research done to prove it. And my experience is that people tend to point the finger at any kind of genetic manipulations or crossbreeding because it sounds scary. The more plausible cause that I have heard (and that is also unproven) is simply that because we eat more grains overall as a species, more people are developing allergic reactions. It's the way that human body works -- we could eat something 100 times and on the 101st, we have an allergic reaction because the immune system has finally built up an intense enough response for us to see or feel the effects.0
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