Yep, you read that right… you don’t have to stop eating bread on yourweight lossjourney.
Lucky for you, we know that’s not true.
Weight loss can be simplified by taking in less calories than you burn in a day.
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While that explanation is simple, the implementation is considerably more challenging.
Then, for more healthy shopping tips, here are9 Breads to Always Leave on Grocery Store Shelves.
Whole Grain Bread
Whole grainbread is the MVP of American bread.
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It’s hearty, chewy, and goes well with everything.
Sprouted Grain
Sprouted grains became popular with the rise of gluten-free living.
Ezekiel Breadoffers 80 calories per slice and three grams of fiber!
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One slice ofOld Thyme’s 647 breadis just 40 calories and contains a whopping 7 grams of fiber!
Sourdough is made through a fermentation process that breaks down some of the starch in the flour.
The process of fermentation decreases the glycemic index of the final bread product and adds naturally occurring probiotics.
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This hearty sourdough bread clocks in at 90 calories per slice and three grams of fiber!
It’s milled differently than traditional whole grains, and the final product is much lighter than classic wheat.
Thus, it appears to resemble white bread.
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Nature’s Own Whitewheatdelivers three grams of fiber in each slice!
You’ll be hard-pressed to find a white bread chock full of fiber like this one.
You should work with a trusted healthcare professional before making a drastic switch to gluten-free products.
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In fact, many gluten-free alternatives are higher in refined flours and lower in fiber.
They also tend to have a crumbly texture without the gluten to “glue” the bread together.
Out of all the gluten-free products on the market,Udi’s Multigrainactually resembles tasty wheat bread.
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Udi’s Multigrain option provides 120 calories per slice and 1 gram of fiber.
