topic Re: Bread in Wellness

Bread

BigOrangeKitty — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 05:00:25 GMT

Do you believe it's bad for you? I noticed that Wal-Mart sells these huge loaves of Italian and French bread for just $1 .... I commented to the clerk that was pretty good. She said yes, the price is good, but bread is bad for you, we shouldn't eat it. No bread at alll?

Re: Bread

willdob3 — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 05:04:33 GMT

I know I feel better when I avoid all grains so I do. No exceptions. Ever.

I'd eat bread made with almond meal though - provided all the other ingredients were healthy.

Re: Bread

Goldengate8361 — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 05:16:42 GMT

Yes, bread is bad for you. Your body processes it the same as sugar. I don't eat ANY bread at all.

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moonstone dunes — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 05:17:08 GMT

The WM bread is horrible. Most bread has dough conditioners in it, but the bread at WM is baked paste.

I love bread, I get a dark rye that comes in a square package. Not good for sandwiches though.

Re: Bread

benzgirl — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 05:27:46 GMT

I have taken bread out of my diet except for an occasional slice of Ezekiel bread.

Re: Bread

Marienkaefer2 — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 06:45:49 GMT

I don't think all bread is bad.

It depends on the quality of the ingredients.

Also, like anything else, moderation is key.

I eat whole wheat bread and sometimes baguette.

Re: Bread

Tissyanne — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 07:01:00 GMT

I eat bread in moderation, but not as much as I used to.

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Feline Fine — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 08:33:08 GMT

No, not if it's whole grain and contains at least 3 grams of fiber. Always check the label.

It's important to include whole grain carbs in your daily diet, as they help fill you up, thereby helping you to lose and maintain a healthy weight.

They're also very healthy for your GI, cardio, and other systems.

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Campion — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 11:00:43 GMT

On 7/2/2014 Feline Fine said:
No, not if it's whole grain and contains at least 3 grams of fiber. Always check the label.

It's important to include whole grain carbs in your daily diet, as they help fill you up, thereby helping you to lose and maintain a healthy weight.

They're also very healthy for your GI, cardio, and other systems.

The mass produced bread (like WM) is as has been said here, pretty much digested as sugar. If you love bread then a better plan is to make white wheat bread with King Arthur White Wheat and a cheap bread maker. It smells like heaven and it's less expensive than the $3 loaves in the grocery.

A very good bread machine that will also make gluten free and doesn't cost a pile of "dough" is a Breadman and it's only about thirty bucks, which is amazing as most machines cost three times that. It's even programmable. Add in some King Arthur Flour and yeast and you can make bread for about a buck a loaf if not less, and it's actually ok to eat it (not gorge on it of course.) I make my own bread and have done so for years.

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Qwackertoo — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 13:48:26 GMT

Not a fan of bread. Never really have been a fan or bread ""addict"". When it comes to ""grains"" I get mine via eating my Kashi Go Lean . . . don't know how good or bad it is but I seem to do OK with it. Especially adding fresh fruit with it and Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk.

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QueenDanceALot — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 14:05:30 GMT

I don't eat bread, not the wheat type anyway. I will occasionally make a "bread" with almond flour.

I don't believe we "need" grains of any kind, contrary to popular opinion. They slow me down, give me brain fog, and bloat my belly. I also find them to be highly addictive. Can anyone REALLY stop at 1/2 cup of rice? Not me!

I get a boatload of fiber from all the vegetables and fruits I eat.

Re: Bread

terrier3 — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 14:10:37 GMT

Big loaves of white bread from the supermarket are loaded with preservatives and have little nutritional value. BAD!

I don't eat much bread...but I do get bread from a local bakery. The family buys local wheat & grind their own flour. Their bread is high in protein and fiber, due to the type of wheat they use and the way they grind it.

I am interested in trying to grind flour in my Vitamix....

Does anyone have experience with trying this?

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Trix — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 14:14:20 GMT

I weigh 100lbs -- some days I even dip below -- and I eat bread EVERYDAY! I have one bagel (plain) at least 5 days of the week. I buy the bagels from a deli where they make them on site. I have pizza about 3 times per week. Although I live in Chicago which has some great pizzerias, I do not eat pizza from any restaurant. I make my own single serve pie (including the crust) to control the ingredients. Yes, there are days when I have the bagel and pizza on the same day. My feeling is many people blame the bread instead of the stuff they slather on it such as butter, high caloried spreads, and fatty greasy meats.

I do not eat packaged grocery store bread. To me that is empty calories of preservative chemicals. Occasionally, I'll have a bakery roll, but since I don't eat meat, the sandwich is not part of my diet.

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violann — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 14:20:08 GMT

Grain based foods are neither "bad" nor "good". Some people thrive on moderate amounts of grain, some feel better with no grain at all. You have to figure out what works best for you. I am happier and healthier when I eat NO grains. Do the work, then decide for yourself.

Re: Bread

Qwackertoo — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 14:21:13 GMT

On 7/2/2014 terrier3 said:
Big loaves of white bread from the supermarket are loaded with preservatives and have little nutritional value. BAD!

I don't eat much bread...but I do get bread from a local bakery. The family buys local wheat & grind their own flour. Their bread is high in protein and fiber, due to the type of wheat they use and the way they grind it.

I am interested in trying to grind flour in my Vitamix....

Does anyone have experience with trying this?

Not yet. I still need to "splurge" and by the "dry container". When I got my 750 . . . I opted for the 32 and 64 oz "wet" containers.

Re: Bread

terrier3 — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 14:41:05 GMT

On 7/2/2014 Qwackertoo said:
On 7/2/2014 terrier3 said:
Big loaves of white bread from the supermarket are loaded with preservatives and have little nutritional value. BAD!

I don't eat much bread...but I do get bread from a local bakery. The family buys local wheat & grind their own flour. Their bread is high in protein and fiber, due to the type of wheat they use and the way they grind it.

I am interested in trying to grind flour in my Vitamix....

Does anyone have experience with trying this?

Not yet. I still need to "splurge" and by the "dry container". When I got my 750 . . . I opted for the 32 and 64 oz "wet" containers.

I have a friend who uses the wet container to grind her flour. She uses the tamper to make sure everything gets blended. She says it works fine (but she has ground her own flour since her kids were little - 30 years ago!)

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Ranchergal — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 14:42:32 GMT

My DH won't eat a meal without bread. He loves white bread and won't eat whole grain. He's a senior citizen and still slim. According to the doctor and medical tests, DH is extremely healthy. So far, bread hasn't hurt him in the least. On the other hand, I eat bread in moderation. I think it contributes to weight gain for me.

Re: Bread

Clover29 — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 14:45:44 GMT

Every culture has its "staple", so for many Asians that's rice, for the Italians it's pasta or polenta, and for the English it's bread. No, bread is not bad for you, per se, but not all breads are equal.

Re: Bread

Qwackertoo — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 14:46:05 GMT

On 7/2/2014 terrier3 said:
On 7/2/2014 Qwackertoo said:
On 7/2/2014 terrier3 said:
Big loaves of white bread from the supermarket are loaded with preservatives and have little nutritional value. BAD!

I don't eat much bread...but I do get bread from a local bakery. The family buys local wheat & grind their own flour. Their bread is high in protein and fiber, due to the type of wheat they use and the way they grind it.

I am interested in trying to grind flour in my Vitamix....

Does anyone have experience with trying this?

Not yet. I still need to "splurge" and by the "dry container". When I got my 750 . . . I opted for the 32 and 64 oz "wet" containers.

I have a friend who uses the wet container to grind her flour. She uses the tamper to make sure everything gets blended. She says it works fine (but she has ground her own flour since her kids were little - 30 years ago!)

I had read when I was researching buying my 750 . . . that doing grains in the dry containers would "pit" the surface of the "wet" containers so that has kept me from trying.

Re: Bread

terrier3 — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 14:56:51 GMT

On 7/2/2014 Qwackertoo said:
On 7/2/2014 terrier3 said:
On 7/2/2014 Qwackertoo said:
On 7/2/2014 terrier3 said:
Big loaves of white bread from the supermarket are loaded with preservatives and have little nutritional value. BAD!

I don't eat much bread...but I do get bread from a local bakery. The family buys local wheat & grind their own flour. Their bread is high in protein and fiber, due to the type of wheat they use and the way they grind it.

I am interested in trying to grind flour in my Vitamix....

Does anyone have experience with trying this?

Not yet. I still need to "splurge" and by the "dry container". When I got my 750 . . . I opted for the 32 and 64 oz "wet" containers.

I have a friend who uses the wet container to grind her flour. She uses the tamper to make sure everything gets blended. She says it works fine (but she has ground her own flour since her kids were little - 30 years ago!)

I had read when I was researching buying my 750 . . . that doing grains in the dry containers would "pit" the surface of the "wet" containers so that has kept me from trying.

My friend has had the same Vitamix for 30 years.