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What is a good substitute for bread?
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Roti bread and paranthas (roti stuffed with vegetables) are higher in protein and fiber than many breads, and they can be a substitute. They won't necessarily be lower calories.1
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ValeriePlz wrote: »Roti bread and paranthas (roti stuffed with vegetables) are higher in protein and fiber than many breads, and they can be a substitute. They won't necessarily be lower calories.
Totally off topic but is that a Flemish Giant in your profile picture? I've had two of them and they were such sweet, gentle giants
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I replaced bread with dutch crisp bakes and I think the ones I buy are about 37kcal each, I just put a low fat spread on them, you can stick whatever you would normally put in a sandwich on them. Also like Danish bread as it's usually about half the calories of normal bread. Thins too, good for a sandwich and about the same calories as a standard slice of bread.2
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Low carb tortillas were my go-to when losing. I've switched to homemade bread and I can tell the difference because I'm much hungrier... so I got to cut that again! But there are a bunch of brands - Tumaro's, La Tortilla Factory, Flat Out... But I don't really eat that much of those, I'd rather have a salad or a protein + veggies + potatoes/pasta meal.0
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ksciacca97 wrote: »Hello I am really trying to lose weight & I would like to start substituting bread out of my diet but what is a good healthy substitute for bread I can use?
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If you don't want to eat bread, don't eat bread. You don't need a substitute. I rarely eat bread (not for any weight loss reason, I just usually don't think the calories are worth it), and I don't substitute. I just don't eat it.4
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lemurcat12 wrote: »If you don't want to eat bread, don't eat bread. You don't need a substitute. I rarely eat bread (not for any weight loss reason, I just usually don't think the calories are worth it), and I don't substitute. I just don't eat it.
This. I have celiac disease and gluten free bread is pretty awful. I just don't bother. Places in my meals that used to be filled by breads (volume-wise) are often filled by vegetables these days.
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I use Fiber One wraps instead of traditional bread for sandwiches to save on carbs. It ends up to be 15 g/carb for each wrap. I'm not a big fan of the "open faced" sandwich and I do a lot of lunch meat roll-ups. Sometimes I just want that wrap. I like how it keeps veggies in the sandwich. I have a slight love affair with cucumbers in my wrap.
When I make pizza I use flatbread crusts instead of thicker, more traditional crusts. It turns out crisp and lovely.1 -
kshama2001 wrote: »A note on tortillas - my 10" wraps are 230 calories, which is a lot more than two slices of my bread. (Yes there are lower calorie tortillas, just felt the need to point out that they are not lower calorie per se.)
I was thinking the same thing. If you're not careful, tortillas can be very costly calorically.0 -
richardgavel wrote: »+1 on less bread. Ill make open faced sandwiches/burgers (1 slice instead of 2), flatbread as pizza crusts instead on thicker crusts. There are options that let you still enjoy it.
Ditto to this. I enjoy good bread -- like a bakery sourdough and will use one slice for an open face sandwich instead of the two.
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Take a leaf from kfc's book and replace the bread with chicken fillets
But seriously
Lettuce seems to be a common substitute.
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I don't eat bread - have never really cared for it and can't remember the last time I bought bread. Don't eat rolls or biscuits either. I don't miss it and it never occurred to me to replace it with anything. I was never a big sandwich eater, so I totally don't miss it. You don't have to eat bread if you don't want to.0
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I like bread a lot. Sometimes I eat a lower calorie bread, sometimes I use corn tortillas because they make delicious little pockets for delicious things, and sometimes I put my toppings on a potato because it is more filling for me.
I didn't see you answer if you have a gluten allergy. If you don't, you could still eat your bread and lose weight.0 -
I try to have just one slice - need to look into lower cal breads really! I try to use the sandwich thins as they are about 100cals they are smaller but I can still have a sandwich or use it instead of a burger/ hotdog bun x0
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I don't eat bread (digestive issues with wheat and dairy that have lead to me eating a paleo type template).
Instead of a sandwich I might have salad and meat on a plate.
If my family has wraps or tacos etc I'll wrap up the ingredients in a lettuce leaf.
When I crave something starchy I have a roasted sweet potato.
Doesn't suit everyone but it works for me.0 -
Everyone in these threads recommends a wrap instead of bread. I find that an average slice of bread is <100cals and wraps are around 180-200calories. No real benefit in my eyes.
Anyone in the UK have any low calorie wrap suggestions (that aren't just smaller)?4 -
trigden1991 wrote: »Everyone in these threads recommends a wrap instead of bread. I find that an average slice of bread is <100cals and wraps are around 180-200calories. No real benefit in my eyes.
Anyone in the UK have any low calorie wrap suggestions (that aren't just smaller)?
I'm not in the UK (Aus) but as per above post I wrap my goodies in a lettuce leaf when my family has wraps.
That's approximately 4 calories or thereabouts.
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tjones0411 wrote: »Old Thyme makes a bread called 647. It's only 40 calories per slice with 6g net carbs. I cannot tell the difference between it and "regular" bread.
I love this bread too! I eat a sandwich for breakfast every morning with two slices, an egg and cheese for 220 calories. So good. Good luck!
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trigden1991 wrote: »Everyone in these threads recommends a wrap instead of bread. I find that an average slice of bread is <100cals and wraps are around 180-200calories. No real benefit in my eyes.
Anyone in the UK have any low calorie wrap suggestions (that aren't just smaller)?
I'm not in the UK (Aus) but as per above post I wrap my goodies in a lettuce leaf when my family has wraps.
That's approximately 4 calories or thereabouts.
I do sometimes do that myself but I am actually after a lower calorie bread alternative not trying to get rid of it entirely.1 -
trigden1991 wrote: »trigden1991 wrote: »Everyone in these threads recommends a wrap instead of bread. I find that an average slice of bread is <100cals and wraps are around 180-200calories. No real benefit in my eyes.
Anyone in the UK have any low calorie wrap suggestions (that aren't just smaller)?
I'm not in the UK (Aus) but as per above post I wrap my goodies in a lettuce leaf when my family has wraps.
That's approximately 4 calories or thereabouts.
I do sometimes do that myself but I am actually after a lower calorie bread alternative not trying to get rid of it entirely.
Fair call.
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I like pita bread. It's lower calories than regular bread and you only need half a pita to make a sandwich.0
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trigden1991 wrote: »Everyone in these threads recommends a wrap instead of bread. I find that an average slice of bread is <100cals and wraps are around 180-200calories. No real benefit in my eyes.
Anyone in the UK have any low calorie wrap suggestions (that aren't just smaller)?
I just checked and it looks like Flatout breads are only available in the U.S. and Canada, but Aldi has a version and I think they're in the UK?
https://www.aldi.us/en/grocery-home/aldi-brands/fit-active/pantry-items/pantry-detail/ps/p/fit-active-original-flatbread/
They also have whole grain options.
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Depends on situation. There is no sub for good bread on a grilled cheese or reuben. But for some sandwiches I like to use wraps like Flatout or Tumaros for the extra fiber & protein. They are lower calorie too, which means more calories for CHEESE!
My wife bought these:
http://www.tesco.com/groceries/product/details/?id=285529152&sc_cmp=ppc-_-sh-_-msh-_-bg-_-px_|_shopping_gsc_|_all_products-_-&gclid=CMjf26GlztECFYVAGwod9BoPtw&gclsrc=aw.ds
Are they the same thing?
These ones are 99 calories for 1 serving, to make a sandwich with. Compared to around 99 cal per slice (depending on your taste could be more!).
For a sandwich scenario I find it pretty good.
That said, Ive no issue fitting bread into my diet, Im not sure I could live without it!0 -
trigden1991 wrote: »Everyone in these threads recommends a wrap instead of bread. I find that an average slice of bread is <100cals and wraps are around 180-200calories. No real benefit in my eyes.
Anyone in the UK have any low calorie wrap suggestions (that aren't just smaller)?
Low carb wraps. Usually around 60-100 calories, 7g or more of protein and fiber. Definitely more nutritious and filling than 220 calories of bread with maybe 3g of protein and 1g of fiber.
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ksciacca97 wrote: »Hello I am really trying to lose weight & I would like to start substituting bread out of my diet but what is a good healthy substitute for bread I can use?
Have you thought about changing your bread instead of just giving it up?
Find a bread that has fiber => sugar, I really like Dave's Killer Bread:
http://www.daveskillerbread.com/0 -
trigden1991 wrote: »Everyone in these threads recommends a wrap instead of bread. I find that an average slice of bread is <100cals and wraps are around 180-200calories. No real benefit in my eyes.
Anyone in the UK have any low calorie wrap suggestions (that aren't just smaller)?
Not low calorie but I find Warburton High Protein Wholemeal Wraps useful. Nutritional info per wrap pasted below:
Energy 774 kJ 184 kcal / Fat 3.3g / Saturates 0.8g / Sugars 2.4g / Salt 0.67g
The benefit isn't in the calorie count but they are filling and have a good amount of protein plus fibre. Much less 'doughy' than a standard wrap and a little unusual, but not necessarily in a bad way!
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I look for bread that's "no fructose added" which tends to have less calories. I also use those sandwich thins as they are perfect for making a sandwich without adding a lot of calories.0
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crzycatlady1 wrote: »trigden1991 wrote: »Everyone in these threads recommends a wrap instead of bread. I find that an average slice of bread is <100cals and wraps are around 180-200calories. No real benefit in my eyes.
Anyone in the UK have any low calorie wrap suggestions (that aren't just smaller)?
I just checked and it looks like Flatout breads are only available in the U.S. and Canada, but Aldi has a version and I think they're in the UK?
https://www.aldi.us/en/grocery-home/aldi-brands/fit-active/pantry-items/pantry-detail/ps/p/fit-active-original-flatbread/
They also have whole grain options.
That is a great find!! Thanks for that
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