What do you guys suggest to eat instead of breads?

RamonaFr · February 2014

I agree that decent bread is not a problem. The problem is high-calorie bread made with bleached white flour. I make my own bread quite often, and I love those whole-grain seed breads, sliced thinly. I just don't eat as much nowadays. Not so likely to make a sandwich if the bread calories are higher than the other ingredients.

That said, I love bread and hope I never have to give it up entirely.

sullus · February 2014

I think the problem is calling it a substitute for bread. It's not. (Can I make a sandwich on it?) .. Or calling it mock mashed potatoes. Why try to fool yourself? If you like cauliflower, then just eat it, and call it what it is. It's not cauliflower breadsticks .. it's cauliflower sticks. I think that's what sends people into a fit of pique.

neanderthin · February 2014

Because bread. Seriously though, do what works for you, that's what;s important just keep in mind that any ingredient can be worked into a diet so that people don't feel deprived.

CheatinLil · February 2014

I use whole wheat tortillas and Whole Wheat English Muffins for my sandwiches.

erinbeth85 · February 2014

I've actually been doing low carb for the last few months, and my life saver has been the Joseph's whole wheat and flax pitas! I actually ate them long before I started doing low carb (because I just love the taste of them), but they're only 60 calories per pita and 4 net carbs. :-)

TeaBea · February 2014

This!^

I read labels and look for fiber & protien content. Sandwich bread (for me) is whole wheat now, not Wonder bread because is has better fiber & protien numbers.

I'm not giving up bread or pasta for life.....I just need to watch my my portions.

devil_in_a_blue_dress · February 2014

I just eat the bread and call it a day.

Just me though.

bumblebreezy91 · February 2014

I eat bread.

FitMelody4Life · February 2014

Uhh yeah you can make a sandwich out of it if you wanted to. I do enjoy cauliflower and I eat in a multitude of ways; raw steamed, baked, and yes sometimes pureed in a food processor to create a way less calorie laden, equally delicious starch substitute. Maybe you shouldn’t be so close minded. If you can fit bread and pasta into your calorie budget and it’s important to you, awesome, go for it. For me when it comes to choosing my starches I would much rather have these items and still be able to have my pre workout oatmeal. It’s all about personal choices, the OP was asking for ideas, options and substitutions. No reason to belittle creative cooking.

Achrya · February 2014

You can eat caulifiower until you literally pop for all that in concerns me BUT it's not a replacement for bread. Can I put my jelly on it? Can I put butter and cinnamon on it then dip it in my tea? Can I use it to make bread pudding? Can I make a sandwich with it, which by the way is the OP's primary concern? Just call it mashed caulifiower or cheesy garlic cauliflower, all of which I'm sure are lovely, not mock this or replacement that and certainly do not suggest it's an alternative to bread. Why can't it just be what it is without trying to make it be what it isn't?

So again. Weeping, faith in humanity lost this day.

sullus · February 2014

So you contend that I'm close minded because I accept cauliflower for what it is and don't have to play head games with myself to eat it. Interesting. For the record, I was trying to answer why people react like they do to posts like yours, not criticize how or why you choose to eat cauliflower.

kommodevaran · February 2014

I don't usually eat a lot of bread anyway, but I prefer crisp bread (especially Swedish brand Wasa) over ordinary bread. Easier to stay within the calorie budget too. I eat a variety of foods, fruit, vegetables, eggs, nuts, milk, fisk, meat, potatoes, rice, yoghurt, cheese - my diet is not just sandwiches, so it's not a big deal.

lacurandera1 · February 2014

This. Except I eat wheat pretty regularly(I found a variety i liked that only had 50 cals, 10 carbs, and 4 or 5 grams of protein a slice. It suits my macros better to eat on a regular basis than white). But, nothing is off limits. i just work it in. And, I don't eat an entire loaf in a sitting anymore.

kshadows · February 2014

Why are you restricting bread??

Blue801 · February 2014

Sometimes when I'm really craving bread or pasta I substitute some cookies or cake. As long as it fits my calories (and sometimes when it doesn't).:blushing:

Free advice from a fat unicorn.

Achrya · February 2014

You're a bully!

That said cheesy garlic caulifiower sounds tasty. (But what doesn't taste good with cheese and garlic) I'd try it. I have no problem with other people eating it.

I just don't wanna pretend it's bread.

MizMiami305 · February 2014

P28 all the way!!

PikaKnight · February 2014

annjl93 · February 2014

- spaghetti squash
- lettuce (you can make lettuce wraps)
- quinoa
- you could cut a large bell pepper in two halves and use it as an alternative to the bread slices for your sandwich
- celery stalk
- whole wheat bread

UsedToBeHusky · February 2014

You're adorable!

mriyabelle · February 2014

I have switched from regular whole grain bread to Ezekiel sprouted 100% whole grain bread from Food For Life. You can find it in any natural food store in a freezer section. I have done some research and it appears to be the best choice for all blood types. It's a complete protein, low glycemic bread. And it tastes good,too!

melissalatzel24 · February 2014

look for an organic brand of rice crackers- the only ingredient is Organic rice! super good for you, and less than 30 calories a slice.

if the only ingredient isn't rice, make sure its just rice and sea salt (i prefer with no salt)

cmriverside · February 2014

Don't demonize any food you enjoy. Find a way to make it work in your day.

I don't eat a whole loaf of French bread in one day any more. I do often have several slices of bread in a day. Whole wheat bread has fiber and protein and you can buy with about 55 calories per slice. It's a good staple to have in your meal plan - filling and satisfying. Any bread is okay, though. Log it and succeed.

It just takes a while to adjust your meals so you are getting sufficient protein, fats, carbs, fiber, and as many micronutrients as you can.

aliencheesecake · February 2014

I still eat bread, I just make the bread/pasta count more by choosing those made with whole wheat/whole grains and the pasta I buy usually Smart Taste or Barilla Plus... something with fiber and protein instead. Good luck!

RoseGoldDinosaur · February 2014

Bread stinks! I am addicted to the processed carbs to some degree as well, but my body and especially tummy feel so much better when I avoid bread. Go for whole grains instead of pasta- brown rice, quinoa, barley. Swap cereal for rolled oats. And if you can manage- it is tough sometimes- turn your sandwich lunches into salads. Big handful of lettuce then put sandwich stuff like tomatoes, turkey, avocado, chicken salad, etc on the salad. I like homemade dressings and dijon mustard vinaigrette to make it really taste more like a sandwich. Hope this helps and good luck on the war against processed bread! Remember a war is won one battle at a time

Achrya · February 2014

You know, now that I'm thinking about it, I think I hate wheat/whole grain breads because I hate nuts. Whole wheat bread, brown rice, brown pasta...they all have these nutty tastes that just make me unhappy to have in my mouth. Nuts (and nut butter, aside from nutella which is only good because chocolate) have the same effect on me.

Light bulb moment.

knra_grl · February 2014

If you like bread - eat it - just read the labels you can usually find something that will fit into your calorie goal - I also use thin buns. pitas, wraps, english muffins, buy the weight watchers bagels as they are smaller and lower in calories and I like 12 grain breads and whole wheat pasta. You don't have to deprive yourself of something you like to eat - find an alternative brand if your regular one is too high in calories to fit it in every day. I do find that I eat less of it since I have started tracking though just because I pay attention to my diet more closely than I used to and try to ensure there's a better balance.

PikaKnight · February 2014

QFT

Blue801 · February 2014

Oh oh! And sometimes I get huge heads of romaine to make sandwiches with except they always end up being wraps because romainwiches leak. But yeah! Super tasty without bread! Then I go eat a pot pie.

PikaKnight · February 2014

:laugh: :flowerforyou: :drinker:

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