bread alternatives

tegantheaverage

Is it bread itself or gluten that you are having issues with? I've tried to eliminate gluten (and dairy) b/d they are both contributors to PMS which is a trigger for migraines (which I suffer from).

I buy gluten free bread Udi's chia bread is great; but I still don't eat a lot of bread

If it is wheat you're avoiding, rather than just bread, Genius do great wheat/gluten free bread (I particularly like the seeded loaf and the white loaf) and seem to be sold in most Sainsburys/Tescos/Morrisons (except the really tiny ones). They also do really nice rolls and pita. I feel much better after just switching

http://www.geniusglutenfree.com/

nanainkent

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nanainkent

sara lee whole wheat 45 calorie bread

lewcompton

True replacements include lettuce wraps and jicama slices if you really wanna get hard core...
I simply avoid white flour and eat things like orowheat sandwich thins, Dave's Killer Bread, and La Tortilla Factory tortillas... High fiber and whole grains and seeds.

58Rock

La Tortilla Factory Smart & Delicious Low Carb, High Fiber Tortillas.

80 cal (large size)
12 g Fiber
8 g protien
18 g carbs

water, oat fiber, whole wheat flour, soy flour, vital wheat gluten, expeller pressed canola oil

Hard to beat these things.

chestnutbrown

Thanks for all the advice and suggestions everyone, it's been very informative and I've enjoyed the discussion, feel free to keep it coming!

Just to let you know, I tried the Oopsie rolls. They're like a soft, savoury meringue! Not something I would want to eat on it's own, but we tried them with burgers and they were great. I should think they'd also go well with a really good sandwich filling, so that's a result.

Also tried the cauliflower bread which was also a success. I think I put too many eggs in as the cauliflower I used was quite small, so it was quite fluffy, but I'll play around with that. I had it toasted under the grill the other day with scrambled egg and veggies on top - yum!

Haven't found things like Ezekiel bread over here, I guess it might be available in places like London, but outside of the metropolis, it doesn't seem to be around. I have seen sprouted wheat bread (can't remember the brand name) in healthfood shops so will try that. I've got sunflower seed bread for lunch today (like rye bread) so will see what that's like.

Who knew there was such a world of possibilities beyond bread?! :laugh:

fteale

I think replacing bread is going to cause the same issues as eating it in the first place. My issue with bread is it is easy and quick and available, and I put butter on it, meaning I can eat 300 calories without noticing. This happens whether it's wheat bread or gluten free, or whatever, it's the ease of eating that is the problem. I try not to have any snacks in the house so if I am hungry I have to prepare something, which usually means I don't bother unless I am really hungry, it stops boredom eating.

lynn1982

So...what I am about to say may have already been covered, but in case it hasn't:

1) Ryvita and Wasa crackers are very similar.

2) For bread, go for anything sprouted. I have the same issues as you if I eat "regular" bread (I'm in Canada, so for me that means anything made by Dempsters or a similar brand and found in the regular bread aisle rather than the bakery section of the grocery store). I used to think it was an issue with the processed wheat, but then I started buying Stonemill bread, which has wheat in it. It's about 130 calories for two slices and is full of yummy whole grains and seeds. However, I think Stonemill might be a local brand. So just look for breads with whole grains and anything that says "sprouted" (like Ezekiel, but not necessarily in case you can't find it).

eylia

I'm intolerant to wheat, and after years of not eating bread I don't really miss it at all. It IS the convenience that makes it so tempting. I've never found wheat free alternatives for bread to be very satisfying, they're never quite the same although some are starting to get pretty close. Spelt flour and rye bread less processed options that people sometimes find easier to digest. Wraps are always good, you can pile everything in and it's probably easier than a sandwich. I often just make a salad out of what I'd probably have put between a few slices too. Corn thins (like a round, bread slice-sized cruskit made of corn) are yummy too, and carry things pretty well as an open sandwich. Also, fresh vietnamese rice paper rolls-tasty and quite easy once you get the hang of it. I'd always rather a sushi roll to a sandwich too. I think it becomes habit, but there are lots of tasty alternatives to fill the void.

chestnutbrown

I think replacing bread is going to cause the same issues as eating it in the first place. My issue with bread is it is easy and quick and available, and I put butter on it, meaning I can eat 300 calories without noticing. This happens whether it's wheat bread or gluten free, or whatever, it's the ease of eating that is the problem. I try not to have any snacks in the house so if I am hungry I have to prepare something, which usually means I don't bother unless I am really hungry, it stops boredom eating.

I know what you mean, and I will have to watch that, but so far this hasn't happened. I've enjoyed the alternatives that I've tried so far but whilst they're tasty, they don't seem to have that addictive quality that bread seems to have for me. I've also found that I'm not craving junk food as much since not eating bread so am not snacking as much or am snacking on healthier stuff - something that has really surprised my husband! I think it's to do with not having the massive blood sugar spikes that bread seemed to give me.

I've also cut down my caffeine intake so I guess that might have something to do with it too - feel a lot less groggy for not having so much caffeine. I had a cup of caffeinated coffee yesterday for the first time in about two weeks and was fine until about 5 hours later when I felt really tired and groggy, so caffeine is obviously not a great one for me!