Bread

scrapbooker4yrs
scrapbooker4yrs Posts: 7
in Health and Weight Loss
I am a bread lover and I eat the whole wheat 50 calorie bread but since I stared posting on here I noticed it is high sodium. I need to tryand keep sodium around 1,000. Do any of you know of a bread lower then 100 a slice or a hint what I could have instead? Thanks

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  • now_or_never12
    now_or_never12 Posts: 849 Member
    Why do you need to keep sodium so low?

    I'm not aware of any breads that are any lower. You may just have to not eat it as often since your sodium goal is so low.
  • scrapbooker4yrs
    scrapbooker4yrs Posts: 7
    I had open heart surgery after congestive heart failure. The Dr said the lower sodium would help me not retain water.
  • ockara
    ockara Posts: 33 Member
    I'm not sure about the sodium, but I know whole wheat bread spikes the blood sugar level so if you are eating a lot throughout the day that would be something to think about.
  • peachyxoxoxo
    peachyxoxoxo Posts: 1,178 Member
    Ezekial 4:9 sprouted grain bread may fit your needs:

    http://www.livestrong.com/thedailyplate/nutrition-calories/food/ezekiel-43a9/sprouted-whole-grain-bread/
  • wftiger
    wftiger Posts: 1,283 Member
    Buy a bread machine and make your own. Then you know every ingredient in it.
  • ErinRibbens
    ErinRibbens Posts: 370 Member
    Buy a bread machine and make your own. Then you know every ingredient in it.

    This!
  • sportybrewerschick
    sportybrewerschick Posts: 170 Member
    GREAT IDEA!
    Buy a bread machine and make your own. Then you know every ingredient in it.
  • chivalryder
    chivalryder Posts: 4,391 Member
    You could bake bread yourself. As long as you have an oven, its possible.
  • phoenix_59
    phoenix_59 Posts: 1,123
    Ezekial 4:9 sprouted grain bread may fit your needs:

    http://www.livestrong.com/thedailyplate/nutrition-calories/food/ezekiel-43a9/sprouted-whole-grain-bread/


    This...for sure!
  • now_or_never12
    now_or_never12 Posts: 849 Member
    What about (like others have said) making your own? You can control it well that way. You don't HAVE to have a breadmaker either... just a loaf pan to go into the oven.

    You could look at health food stores as well (or in the health food section of your store - not sure where you are). They may have options... they may not taste as great but it may work better for your sodium limits.

    If you can't find any alternatives you can try to cut down on the amount you eat. One slice instead of two at a meal.
  • susiesweets
    susiesweets Posts: 48
    I bake my own breads but to be honest they are higher in calories than the store bought stuff because they are more dense and not sliced ultra thin on a machine. Plus I can't help but eat half a loaf when it comes out of the oven oh so heavenly soft and warm.
  • susiesweets
    susiesweets Posts: 48
    You don't HAVE to have a breadmaker either... just a loaf pan to go into the oven.

    If you are so inclined the loaf pan is unnecessary as well. Make it a french style loaf or an old fashioned round. Or go for the gold and make a lighter version of foccacia, even though it's not the same without drenching it in olive oil and parmasan cheese.
  • caseyjade88
    caseyjade88 Posts: 89 Member
    I eat Sara Lee's Delightful Wheat Bread W/ Honey. One slice is 45 calories, and only has 80mg of sodium. Plus, it tastes sooooo much better than any bread I've ever had. Wish I would've found it sooner, even though it's a bit on the pricey end.
  • wolfchild59
    wolfchild59 Posts: 2,608 Member
    Baking soda and baking powder have a fair amount of salt in them, add that to even just a teaspoon of salt to bring out flavors in the bread and it's pretty easy to have a decent chunk of sodium in bread, or any baked good for that matter.

    That said, if you are near a Trader Joe's, they carry both low sodium and no sodium bread. Now, I like almost everything and even like a lot of overly "healthy" tasting stuff that a lot of people think I'm crazy for liking, but the no sodium bread was just a little too far past the world of bland for me. And that is a result of the complete lack of salt. But, with some natural PB or whatever your favorite bread toppers/sandwich fillers are, it could be okay if salt free is that important.

    Also, the option of baking your own bread is always a good one. Especially since there are sodium free baking soda and baking powder options available. I've used both and found there is no difference in the rising properties compared to their salty counterparts. I've even been able to use the Morton's salt substitute in baking and had it be pretty good.

    The sodium free baking powder I found a local market and haven't seen anywhere else but online. But the sodium free baking soda I found at Whole Foods. They are both much pricier than their regular counterparts, but that's typically the case with any specialty food item like that.

    You can also get them here: http://www.heartwisefood.com/ I have the Ener-G baking soda and the Hain Pure Foods baking soda.
  • Minnie_Moo
    Minnie_Moo Posts: 239 Member
    I just found Ezekiel 4:9 Sprouted 100% Whole Grain Bread and I like it ! It's made by food for life.

    I've heard Bob Harper from biggest loser refers to it in his book & also Chris Powell from Extreme Makeover’ Weight Loss Edition’ mentions it in his book too.

    They also have different flavors like sesame & cinamon raisin. They also have english muffins...... I find it in the frozen food section of my grocery store. I believe they may sell it in health food stores but I haven't checked around for it there yet.....
  • Chainie
    Chainie Posts: 82 Member
    I am with wtftiger on this one. Get a bread maker for sure... Breads contains heaps of additives, preservatives, sugar and sodium etc. If you buy a bread machine you can control exactly what goes into the bread and wake up in the morning to a house that smells of fresh baked bread. The liver cleansing diet has a great bread recipe for a really scrumptious bread that is low gi. It has stone ground whole wheat flour, plain flour, honey, a little iodised salt (not the cheap,uniodized stuff that's a waste product of manufacturing), yeast, a very smal amount of oil and water. Where can you buy a hot fresh loaf of that quality anywhere, much less for the tiny cost of making it. I take it hot out of the bread maker and smother it in avocado nom nom nom nom nom. Only takes about 5 minutes to chuck the ingredients in and set the timer before bed. :-)

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