What bread should I be eating?

[Nell66]

I was stunned to realise that my favourite seeded bread contains 300 calories for 2 slices. I have just thrown almost a full loaf away. What bread would be best with less calories? I would be happy to get your suggestions.

[Zest]

Hi Nell66 Have you seen the Pinned post about 'freshly baked bread'? Here is a link if you want to have a look:

healthunlocked.com/healthye....

Zest

[Penel]

Hi

Bread is never going to be a very low calorie food, so it’s probably not a good idea to eat too much of it.

The Diabetes site has a breakdown on calories in bread. You may want to check out the fibre content too.

diabetes.co.uk/blog/2015/12...

[andyswarbs]

You should be eating home-made organic stoneground wholewheat bread. A slice or three each week more than does me.

You can make an argument for using spelt flour since all wheat flours are fortified and I remain to be convinced that fortification is good for long term health.

[Julietuesday]

Why not keep your lovely bread and have 1 slice instead of 2, that's what I do, most lovely seeded breads are 125cals plus or maybe seeded rolls they are around 180cals each. Good luck.

Julie x

[Nell66 in reply to Julietuesday]

this sounds like the more tempting suggestion. Simple when you think about it! Thank you for replying .

[Wulugu]

Hi all

Are you aware that Lidl no longer make the high protein triangular rolls there is a petition to get them back

As this community has so many members we could add some clout to the petition

jane

[TheAwfulToad]

Why eat bread at all?

I occasionally bake my own wholewheat loaf - mainly for amusement value - and I eat tortillas now and then. But basically I haven't eaten bread in any form for about 10 years. Yes bread is convenient, but if you're trying to lose weight it's bad news.