Bread ... What is a healthier substitute?

Besides the cutting down on how much bread you eat, also get better bread.

What American's think bread is:

What actual bread is:

One slice of real bread fills you up, toast does not. Also, there are breads that use whole grains *omnomnom*. However, stay away from pumpernickel and sunflower bread. Those are super high in calories.

I assume you are eating a lot of sandwiches for lunches and such. A good way around this putting everything you would put on your sandwich minus the bread in a container. So your meat, lettuce, tomato, cucumbers, onions, cottage cheese and dressing...whatever you want. (be sure to watch what kind of dressing you are using. Balsamic and other vinegar based dressings are best) Make sure you have an adequate amount of protein to ensure you feel full. I also add beans to add some carbs with fiber. For breakfast, if you are eating a lot of toast, switch to an omelette with mushrooms, tomatoes or whatever other veggies you like. When you do eat bread, aim for a 100% whole wheat bread, so you are getting all the fiber. I try and think of my meals as mainly meat and vegetables and then I fill it in with the other extras. So i eat a lot of egg based breakfasts, "salad" based lunches and stir fry type dinners. I found i was eating too many carbs and not enough protein. I focused on getting more protein and in the process had to cut out some of the carbs to reach my calorie goal.

My lunches are normally salads. Super easy to chop up some lettuce or spinach and top it with chicken salad, tuna salad, grilled chicken, or deli cold cuts. You can also always pack your leftovers from dinner the previous night. Far less thinking involved.

If you're looking for something lower calorie than bread, you can do lettuce wraps but they won't taste the same, of course. I like to use tortillas, as the ones I get are normally 70 calories a piece, and it gives me more available calories for the important things. Like cheese!

But honestly, there's no adequate substitution. Everything pales in comparison.

Does anybody know of a good substitute or replacement: or in fact lunch time idead that doesnt involve bread? Lol thanks x

For sandwiches I like high fiber wraps instead of bread. I buy Flat Out brand, but there are several brands out there that are high fiber and around 100 calories. I like them for the high fiber, and because I can add a generous handful of leafy greens to my sandwiches thus upping my vegetable intake.

For none-bread lunches, I like leftovers. Today I have leftover steak and veggie stir fry with a little brown rice..

One slice of real bread fills you up, toast does not.

?? Why would toasting bread make it less filling? :huh:

No substitute, bread is yummy and filling.

I had french bread as part of my lunch yesterday and for my breakfast this morning. I weighted out each piece using a kitchen scale that I leave at work.

Bread eating advice-
1. Weight it like you would any other food, don't just assume
2. Avoid adding things like butter or cream cheese
3. If you do add butter or cream cheese, make sure you measure it appropriately

One slice of real bread fills you up, toast does not.

?? Why would toasting bread make it less filling? :huh:

Because the little elves in the toaster eat half of it while they're making it nice and golden for you...

I imagine they were referring to the candyfloss consistency product which passes itself off as sandwich bread in the US.

Without saying "healthier" I do like to use the sandwich thins to keep calories lower for lunch or use Kashi crackers instead of bread for things like chicken salad. I also like Nut Thin crackers. These items can be lower cal than regular breads (or you can use things like Sara Lee's 45 calorie wheat slices) plus I just like adding some crunch to chicken salad and I prefer the thins for sandwich. I'm not a big bread eater already, though.

Cauliflower...