Bread

[mrsdaniel2013 41]

Okay. So I understand that bread is bad. And that we are to basically avoid it forever. My question is- is this all bread? All bread-like products? What about things like no and low-carb bread or wraps? Are these going to be forever no-nos as well?

HW 420

SW 347

CW 329

Sleeved April 10, 2017

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

Hmm once I was close to a year and really active. I used the low carb flatout wraps to make low carb pizza.

https://www.flatoutbread.com/products/flatout-wraps/flatout-light/light-italian-herb/

https://www.flatoutbread.com/products/flatout-wraps/flatout-proteinup/low-carb-flatbreadcore-12/

These are good too. http://www.tumaros.com/content/tumaros-products?cid=68

I make fat head pizza most of the time now when I want pizza I have the calories to spare.

When you are at goal, or close to it, you have more choices. Or if you are super active and have issues getting your calories up. Still these are like once or twice a week items for me, not every day.

[mrsdaniel2013 41]

That's what I wanted to hear. I get that I wont be eating foot long subs... Like ever again. And I made my peace with that a long time ago. I was just wondering about alternatives. I have a recipe for a "bread" that would be high Protein as it is mostly made with egg-whites and oat fibre. Once I get past some of my soft food stages I am hoping to be able to introduce it.

HW 420
SW 347
CW 329
Sleeved April 10, 2017

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

I don't think it is good to reintroduce carbs or carb substitutes until you have a good handle on things but there are options. And they are okay as long as you aren't using them at every meal.

[mylighthouse 782]

I agree, not a good idea to do bread until you are maintaining goal or close to it.

I found this recipe for cloud bread and I've heard it's good, but I just haven't really had the desire to make it yet.

Here's the recipe and nutrition info:

Ingredients:

3 eggs, separated
3 Tablespoons cream cheese
¼ teaspoon baking powder (or cream of tartar)
These ingredients are optional and highly recommended: 1 TBS Brown Sugar (or honey, or your favorite natural sweetener) I like to use Coconut Palm Sugar because it is low glycemic and adds a subtle sweetness to my baking and is perfect for coffee or tea) Also optional are salt, garlic powder, rosemary and other fave spices/herbs

Directions

Preheat oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit (150 degrees Celsius)
Separate the eggs, there must be no yolk in the white.
In one bowl, mix together the egg yolks, cream cheese and honey until smooth.
In the second bowl add 1/4 teaspoon of baking powder (or cream of tartar if you prefer, I just didn’t like the taste of cream of tartar) to the whites and beat the whites on high speed until they are fluffy, form a nice peaks and hold their peaks.

Please read carefully, because I received a handful of comments that the “breads” didn’t come out right from the first try. As you read through directions, you need to remember that the KEY to success to this recipe is you need to fluff up your egg whites to stiff peaks. It takes about 5 minutes using electric hand mixer. The one that I use is Hamilton Beach . If you look at different options try to get the one that looks like an Iron. It has a storage compartment that serves as a storage for mixer’s tools and a stand.

Slowly fold the egg yolk mixture into the egg whites and mix carefully, you don’t want to break the fluffiness of the egg whites too much. Do this as quickly as possible or the mixture may start melting – Spoon the mixture into 10-12 even rounds onto lightly greased baking sheet, sprinkle with rosemary or your favorite spices and put it in the oven.
Bake for 17-20 minutes on the middle rack. Then broil (cook the top) for 1 minute and watch it until they become nice and golden brown. At this point make sure you watch them so they don’t burn Remove from the oven and let cool and enjoy!

Calories 38.5
Total Fat 2.9 g Saturated Fat 1.3 g Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4 g Monounsaturated Fat 0.9 g
Cholesterol 60.6 mg
Sodium 83.1 mg
Potassium 28.4 mg
Total Carbohydrate 1.0 g Dietary Fiber 0.0 g Sugars 0.8 g Protein 2.2 g

Edited May 1, 2017 by mylighthouse

[bridgesrhonda 14]

they say that we can have wheat bread

[Katinka 6]

I am 4 weeks out. As per my nutritionist I can eat 100 %wheat bread, toasted. I have Pepperidge Farm very thin.

1 slice = 37 cal, 7carbs, 1fiber, 1 Protein. I pair it with hummus or Peanut Butter.

[sleever123 8]

Me too. 4 weeks out and my nutritionist said toasted bread or crackers. I've had bread w eggs, pita toasted for chips, and crackers as well w Peanut Butter.< br>