bread

Lake_Po

What are some good whole grain/wheat breads? I feel like all the breads I look at are crap.

EmilyJackCO

I don't know if you can find it out there, but we get one from California: Alvarado Bakery Protein Bread. It's sprouted grain, really good, and relatively low on the calorie count.

mandy2128

Ezekiel bread.

ilovedeadlifts

Ezekiel bread.

x2. I try to make this the only bread I eat.

But mainly, focus on finding whole wheat with 0 hydrogenated oils or corn syrup and you're probably okay.

cwolfman13

I like Alpine Valley products...the multi-grain is my favorite

AprilMae1975

Alpine Valley 9 grain organic...it's the best!

_HeartsOnFire_

I like Arnold Healthful breads. 5 grams of fiber and 5 grams of protein per slice. I also find them yummy.

Alehmer

Surprisingly, Sourdough is a LOT healthier than even most multi-grain or whole grain breads. The fermentation process makes the Gluten digestible and seriously increases digestion time, IE giving it a much higher Glycemic rating.

I only eat bread after a workout, and if my son like sourdough peanut butter sandwiches, that's what I would be buying.

http://www.danreid.org/health-alerts-sour-dough-health.asp

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rabblerabble

At Costco I like to buy "Dave's Killer Bread". Very hearty stuff.

graceylou222

Surprisingly, Sourdough is a LOT healthier than even most multi-grain or whole grain breads. The fermentation process makes the Gluten digestible and seriously increases digestion time, IE giving it a much higher Glycemic rating.

I only eat bread after a workout, and if my son like sourdough peanut butter sandwiches, that's what I would be buying.

http://www.danreid.org/health-alerts-sour-dough-health.asp

This post just changed my life.. I usually eat only wheat but sourdough is my absolute favorite bread! YUM

Papillon22

Surprisingly, Sourdough is a LOT healthier than even most multi-grain or whole grain breads. The fermentation process makes the Gluten digestible and seriously increases digestion time, IE giving it a much higher Glycemic rating.

I'd never heard of this. So interesting! Thanks!

JesterMFP

What are some good whole grain/wheat breads? I feel like all the breads I look at are crap.

That's a bit vague. In what way do you feel they are crap? Are you uncomfortable with added preservatives etc? Are you uncomfortable with eating carbohydrates to start with? Are you interested in low GI vs high GI foods? Are you looking for more fibre? Do you think you might have a gluten intolerance? Do you not like the taste of mass produced breads and prefer home-made or artisan breads? It might help you get better suggestions if you explain what exactly's wrong with the ones you're looking at.

Alehmer

Update on sourdough and glycemic index:
(Citing nutritiondata.com figures for Estimated Glycemic Load)

White bread - 3
100% whole wheat - 5
Snickers Bar - 5
Sourdough - 23
Sprouted Wheat - 24

Anyone still think that wheat bread is a 'healthy' option?

gsgitu

make your own- sourdough starter, water, flour, oil, salt. done. ok, well let it rise first, punch down, form, rise, bake, then done.

bcattoes

What are some good whole grain/wheat breads? I feel like all the breads I look at are crap.

That's a bit vague. In what way do you feel they are crap? Are you uncomfortable with added preservatives etc? Are you uncomfortable with eating carbohydrates to start with? Are you interested in low GI vs high GI foods? Are you looking for more fibre? Do you think you might have a gluten intolerance? Do you not like the taste of mass produced breads and prefer home-made or artisan breads? It might help you get better suggestions if you explain what exactly's wrong with the ones you're looking at.

I was just about post this same thing. Assuming the breads you've looked at don't contain actual feces, crap is just your opinion. Some context is needed.

JenSD6

At Costco I like to buy "Dave's Killer Bread". Very hearty stuff.

Another vote. I buy several bags every time we go down to Costco in the US.

Nicky0811

Booths do a really lovely low GI Multiseed unsliced loaf that has a nice taste and is only 89 cal a slice

Moto_Woody

All this talk of GI brings me to this point.

Please read this article so you understand what the GI number means and if it's really relevant -- you decide.

http://www.fitbie.com/weight-loss-tips/does-glycemic-index-diet-really-work

Lili0817

Stick to Ezekiel bread!

bcattoes

All this talk of GI brings me to this point.

Please read this article so you understand what the GI number means and if it's really relevant -- you decide.

http://www.fitbie.com/weight-loss-tips/does-glycemic-index-diet-really-work

From the article:

They're all "low glycemic" foods. And according to many nutrition experts, that qualifies them not only as healthy but also as great diet fare. For example, NutriSystem has pegged its marketing campaign on the science of the "glycemic advantage," which the company claims is the key to losing weight while allowing you to eat the foods you love.

NutriSystem now qualifies as a "nutritional expert"??? I suppose because they couldn't find an actual expert that would say "Low GI = healthy and great diet fare". Though to be fair to the experts at Nutrisystem, that's not exactly what they say either.

Moto_Woody

Please read the entire article, and decide for yourself.

Alehmer

I am trying to illustrate that when you compare two types of the same food, bread vs. bread, then things like GI do become important. Also pointing out that there's really no such thing as 'healthy' bread unless you genuinely need a fast influx of blood-sugar... say post-workout or hypo-glycemic.

Don't eat whole wheat toast thinking it's health food... it's not. It's essentially the first candy humankind ever made for itself and does you about as much good as eating a candy bar. Just because whole wheat is healthier doesn't make it healthy any more than buying low-sodium bacon makes it a health food. Up until modern times when most modern humans had to scrape, hunt, and fight for calories it was one of the best things possible. But when you're trying to go the other direction you need to understand what it really is.

GI is a factor, and there's a lot more to get into with GI, but since this was specifically about bread....

PS - Good buttered toast is one of my favorite foods on earth, which is why I get to eat it after and only after a workout.

Francl27

Ezekiel bread.

x2. I try to make this the only bread I eat.

But mainly, focus on finding whole wheat with 0 hydrogenated oils or corn syrup and you're probably okay.

This.

Lake_Po

So I bought the Ezekiel bread. I'm trying to like it, but I don't yet. I don't know what I don't like about it, specifically, but maybe I'll get used to it by the time I've finished the loaf. Thanks for the suggestions!!

stacyhaddenham

We buy Safeway brand 15 grain and Healthy grains. At 90-110 calories a slice they aren't too bad on the calories and they taste good. Best of all they are not budget busters so I can afford to add more fresh foods.