The Healthiest Bread to Eat to Lose Weight
When you are trying to lose weight you may want to reduce the amount of calories you consume and add in more exercise. Bread tends to be high in calories, which means that we often believe that by eliminating bread from our diet it will help us lose weight. Bread has a high carbohydrate content and thus provides a valuable source of energy to fuel us through the day and to help us push through our workouts. However, different bread varieties may be better suited for people that are trying to lose weight.
In this OneHowTo article we share what are the healthiest breads to eat to lose weight.
Whole Grain Bread
Many bread types sold at the store are made with refined flours that have had most essential nutrients completely stripped off. Refined and bleached flours will cause blood sugar levels to spike up and then fall down drastically. On the other hand, whole grain bread tends to provide a much more balanced insulin response as a result of keeping the bran and germ on the grain.
However, it is important to pair up bread with a good source of fat and protein that can help to minimize the insulin effects on the blood. Also, make sure to read the label and watch out for any dyes that are often used to give bread an unnatural darker color. The shorter the ingredient list the safer it will be.
Homemade Bread
Product labels often contain a long list of ingredients many of which we can’t even pronounce and don’t really know what they are. When you are trying to lose weight it is important to keep track of what you are eating. Cooking at home is one of the best ways to know exactly what it is in your food.
Today, it is not hard to make bread at home and there is no need to buy any expensive or fancy equipment. Opt for whole grain flours and avoid using excessive sweeteners. The simpler the recipe and the fewer ingredients the easier it is to keep track of your food intake.
Protein Bread
When you are trying to cut down your calories, you are better off eating foods that make you feel full longer. Bread is high in carbohydrates, which provides bountiful energy. However, it is easily digested and thus you might feel hungry very quickly, leading to eating more food.
Protein and fat tend to be more satisfying. Increasing the amount of protein in your diet can help you feel less hungry. Many protein bread recipes are made with protein powders but you can substitute these powders for a few eggs or egg whites along with some starchy vegetables such as pumpkin, sweet potato or cassava root. Plus protein bread tends to be lower in calories.
Bread can be part of a weight loss diet and there is no need to cut it out completely. Take this advice when planning out your food for the week and make sure to keep us updated on your weight loss!
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