Best Bread For People With Diabetes
The smell of a freshly baked bread, or the sight of bread, is enough to send your senses reeling. Though people with diabetes should eat bread in moderation, sometimes it can be easy to get carried away. After all, bread is one of the most popular foods all over the globe. Just because you have diabetes, it doesn’t mean that you have to miss out on all the great bread that life has to offer. In order to be able to eat bread if you have diabetes, there are a few things that you will need to know. Sonya’s Story Sonya sat across from me. She looked defeated. She hung her head low. “I don’t know how I’ll ever give up bread,” she said. “It’s my favorite food. Now that I have Type 2 Diabetes, I know I can’t eat bread, rice, or pasta.” “You can have bread, rice, and pasta in small amounts. I can teach you which kind of breads are best for you, so that you can get some of your favorite food,” I said. “That would be great,” said Sonya. “Wow, I feel a lot better! When can I come to class and learn about this?” “You can come tomorrow,” I said. “I’ll find you some bread recipes that you can make at home with diabetes-friendly ingredients, so that the bread you do eat is healthier. It will also be lower in carbohydrates than some other breads, and the carbohydrates will be good carbohydrates.” Sonya came to class where she learnt valuable information about making diabetes-friendly breads. Now she makes them for herself, and a few other friends with diabetes that she happened to have met in her diabetes classes. Breads with high fibers Breads that are whole grain, and high in fiber, such as oats or bran, are the best type of bread for people with diabetes to eat. While you can have a serving or two of bread, you still need to stay within the Continue reading >>
What Is A Low Gi Bread?
Written by Melodie Anne ; Updated November 28, 2017 Whole-grain bread has a lower GI than refined white bread. The glycemic index, or GI, rates foods on a scale of 1 to 100 based on how they affect your blood sugar. Low-glycemic index foods have a glycemic index value less than 55. These foods take a while to break down in your gut, resulting in a steady increase in blood sugar. Foods with a glycemic index over 70 are high on the scale and cause your blood sugar to surge and then suddenly drop. If you are managing diabetes or following certain weight-loss diets, selecting low-glycemic index breads may help keep your blood sugar under control. Some types of whole-grain breads are low on the glycemic index scale. Coarse barley bread, which is very dense, has a glycemic index rating of about 34. Pumpernickel bread, a less dense bread more suitable for sandwiches, has a glycemic rating of 50. Bread made with 50 percent cracked wheat kernel has a glycemic index of around 58, and 100 percent whole-grain bread has a glycemic index of 51, according to the Harvard Medical School. Any of these bread options are low on the glycemic index scale. Pitas are an alternative to traditional sliced bread and generally fall in the middle of the glycemic index. White pita bread has a glycemic index of 57. Whole-grain pitas may have a slightly lower glycemic index rating since they contain natural compounds called phytates. These compounds slow the rate of digestion, resulting in a reduced surge in blood sugar, says the Better Health Channel. Add pitas to your diet by slicing the pita in half to create two pockets for your sandwich. Or you can leave it whole and make an individual pizza, topped with tomato sauce, veggies and low-fat cheese. Tortillas are made with most of the same ingredien Continue reading >>
Can Diabetics Eat Whole Wheat Bread? August 23, 2011 Return To Blog
Diabetes is a metabolic disease, meaning there is a glitch in the way the body converts food energy into usable energy. A healthy reaction to eating carbohydrate is a rise in blood sugar (glucose) followed by insulin being released as a response. The insulin acts as a key to open up cells within the brain and organs to let glucose in to be used as an immediate source of energy. Any unused energy is then stored in the liver, muscle, and fat tissues. Someone with diabetes has a rise in blood glucose but insulin is either not released or cells are resistant to the insulin. This is why diabetics have difficulty returning their high blood sugar levels back down to normal and thus need to control how much carbohydrate (glucose source) they put into their body throughout the day. Control carbohydrates. With a little effort and control diabetes can easily be managed. Diabetics should not condemn, but rather control carbohydrates. They should focus on allowing their body only the amount of carbohydrates it can handle at one time (this can be determined by a doctor or registered dietitian). Despite being diabetic, the body still needs and uses carbohydrates as its preferred source of energy. In fact, it is the only source of fuel for the brain! So it should never be eliminated, just merely controlled so your body can handle the glucose load. Stick to an eating plan. There is no single ideal eating plan for those with diabetes; the recommended plan is specific to a person’s weight, medication, blood sugars, cholesterol, and other medical conditions or concerns. Despite the varying eating plans, all diabetics should be consistent with their eating habits. Also, they need to eat about every 4-5 hours to prevent blood sugars from getting too low. Additionally, breakfast is an impor Continue reading >>
Dietary Recommendations For Diabetics
Whole rye breads are known for their health virtues, such as increment of satiety, assistance to the digestive system function, long term energy, vitamins, many minerals and reduction of the risk of colon and breast cancer. Furthermore, whole rye breads, especially bread from 100% whole rye flour, are extremely recommended for pre diabetic and diabetic patients, why? Written by: Hadas Yariv (M Sc, MBA), food technician and nutrition expert. Diabetes is a metabolic disorder, which causes a rise in the blood sugar levels and damages all of the body’s systems. Obesity and diabetes are the main epidemics of the current millennium. In Israel there are 500,000 diabetics and another 200,000 who don’t know they are diabetic and referred to as “pre diabetic patients”. The chance to get diabetes rises in older age up to 40%. Over 95% of diabetics suffer from type 2 diabetes. In type 2 diabetes the insulin discharged from the pancreas isn’t effective enough to insert the sugar into the body cells, or isn’t discharged in a sufficient way. The shortage of sugar evolves gradually, and might not appear for years at all, until it becomes a real life threatening situation. Dietary Recommendations for Diabetics International health organizations recommended for a diabetic/ pre diabetic patient to base their diet on whole grains, vegetables, fruit, legumes, low fat dairy products, chicken and fish (not fried); it is recommended to consume monounsaturated fat from olive oil, nuts, almonds and avocado. On the other hand they should reduce consumption of saturated fat, trans fat, salt and processed meat. We highly recommend on keeping a low calorie diet. Recommendations for Carbs and Whole Grains Consumption: Carbs are the main essential nutrient that affects the levels of blood Continue reading >>
What Kind Of Bread Is Best For Diabetics?
Diabetes and bread… So many questions come up about good ‘ol bread. And not surprisingly because it's a staple food that we've all grown up on. Toast for breakfast, sandwiches for lunch, a side of bread for dinner, it's a pretty common practice right? But if you're diabetic, should bread get the cut? Is it okay to eat? Are there certain types of breads that are better than others? These are all great questions so let's dig in and go over this together now. If you have any questions, just leave them at the bottom of the post and we'll chat about it. JUMP TO MENU: What Kind of Bread Is Best? | Wheat & Rye Breads | Sourdough Bread | Does Cutting Bread Help? | Making Low Carb Breads At Home | Is Bread Better Than Cereal? | Low Carb Bread Options You Can Buy | Free Bread Baking Class What Kind Of Bread Is Best For A Diabetic? We've recently covered the types of flours that are best for diabetes, so before we dig in and talk about breads, let's briefly look at the flour cheat sheet. See how everything above coconut flour goes up from 30 g net carbs and above, which is really getting up there. In reality, the best breads for you to eat are ones made from flaxseed, almond, chickpea or coconut flour, which are a bit more difficult to come by. Of course, the simplest way to overcome this is to make your own. But, I understand that not everyone wants to make their own, and thankfully, there are quite a number of companies that supply great low carb bread options you can buy. Whole Wheat & Rye Bread and Diabetes It's often recommended that you eat whole grains instead of the white stuff and it's true, whole grains are a better choice because they are complex carbs, rather than simple carbs. But, when you take the whole grain and grind it into a flour, it changes the way your bo Continue reading >>
The Best Breads For Gestational Diabetes, Re-launched For 2017
Most of us love bread and with so many different types of bread on the market, what are the best breads for those trying to keep blood sugar levels lower and stabilised with gestational diabetes? With carbohydrates turning into glucose in the bloodstream, a low carbohydrate bread is a good start, but unfortunately is not enough alone to select a bread that will be well tolerated. A low carbohydrate bread that has high protein and high fat (from seeds or soya) makes for a much better choice. Pair your bread All bread needs to be 'paired' (eaten with) with additional protein and good fats to make it more tolerable, so it does not cause a high spike in blood sugars. Avoid eating any bread with just butter as this will not be enough to slow down the release of glucose. For more information on pairing foods, please read our 8 golden rules of eating here. WINNER! 1. Lidl high protein rolls These rolls are the best bread roll we have found and are tolerated by all that have tried them. Made with wheat protein, soya flour, whole-wheat flour and a combination of seeds, they pack a huge protein and good healthy fats punch to help slow down the release of glucose into the bloodstream. The rolls contain only 8.5g carbs, a whopping 26.7g protein and 13.4g fat (but primarily from omega-3 rich linseed) per 100g and each roll weighs approximately 115g. A favourite in our Facebook support group for breakfast where insulin resistance is at it's worst. Many ladies have these packed with eggs, bacon and avocado. They also make for an excellent lunch cram packed with lots of meat and salad. Normally 39p each but often on offer at 29p and can be found loose in the fresh bakery section at Lidl. Unfortunately these are not available in Ireland. RUNNER UP! 2. LivLife seriously seeded LivLife wi Continue reading >>
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Breads For A Diabetes-friendly Diet
Bread consumption can often hinder the control of blood glucose in diabetics. Many types of bread are laden with carbohydrates and sugar causing blood glucose to rise. However, for those that refuse to surrender their daily bread, there are a few low carbohydrate breads that can contribute to fiber content in the diet and will not drastically raise blood glucose levels. The American Diabetes Association recommends high fiber breads made from whole grains to keep blood glucose from spiking and to maintain optimal digestive health. As always, it is imperative to consult with a licensed dietitian familiar with diabetes before attempting to drastically alter any diet for a medical condition. Video of the Day Pumpernickel bread is a dark brown color that is low on the glycemic index. For 1 one ounce slice, pumpernickel scores a 51 with 1 g of fat and 15 g of carbohydrate. Pumpernickel traces its origins to Germany, and was traditionally made to feed the hungry. The German Food Guide describes pumpernickel as a whole grain bread made from rye flour and coarse rye meal that, in America, has the addition of molasses or sour mix for sourdough adding to its signature color, aroma and taste. Sourdough is a white bread that is low on the glycemic index. For a 1-oz. slice, sourdough scores a 52 with 1 g g of fat and 20 g of carbohydrate. Sourdough is a rather lean dough that obtains much of its robust flavor and texture from the sour mix that ferments over time adding leavening as well as flavor. While it is a white dough, the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics Center for Integrative Medicine's Glycemic Food Index ranks sourdough lower than most in scoring making it a favorable option for diabetics. Wholegrain vs. Stoneground Wheat Wholegrain wheat provides a considerable Continue reading >>
Review: 15 Great Low-carb Breads (and 1 To Avoid!)
REVIEW: 15 Great Low-Carb Breads (and 1 to avoid!) Eating a diabetes-friendly diet that doesnt ban bread altogether can be tricky. But more and more, the food industry is coming out with better and better options around low-carb breads. Here are a few to look for (and one to avoid) during your next trip to the grocery store. Kid-tested and mother-approved! (Looking for low-carb snacks? Check out 15Carbs Snack List .) Josephs High Fiber Plus Pita Bread Pockets : These are 22 grams of total carbohydrates with 9 grams of dietary fiber, which brings you to a total of 13 grams of carbohydrates that will actually be digested and broken down into glucose. Not bad! And they actually taste good! Josephs Low Carb Tortilla :This tortilla comes with 11 total carbohydrates and 6 grams of fiber. Which brings your total carb count to 5 grams. Not bad at all! Considering the average flour tortilla comes with barely 1 gram of fiber, Id say 6 grams is awesome. Ezekiel Flax Sprouted Whole Grain Bread: This bread is packed with goodness, and will definitely give you far more than the average slice of overly processed white bread or whole wheat bread. With 14 total carbohydrates per slice, and 4 grams of fiber, youll get 100 grams of calories per slice. (Theyve also got one of the lowest carb/highest fiber pastas Ive ever seen.) Udis Gluten-Free Millet-Chia Bread: Usually gluten-free bread is twice as carby as normal breads. Two slices of Udis white sandwich bread only has 24 grams of carbohydrates and 5 grams of fiber, which leaves you with 19 grams of carbohydrates for 2 slices. Very impressive for a gluten-free bread. (Although, I really recommend using their white bread for french toast, for the sake of simplicity and traditional french toast taste.) BFree Foods Gluten-Free Sandwich Br Continue reading >>
What Are The Best Breads For People With Diabetes?
Is bread an option for people with diabetes? Food may be one of life’s simple pleasures, but for people with diabetes, deciding what to eat can get complicated. Foods that contain a lot of carbohydrates can spike blood sugar levels. Carbohydrates are found in many different kinds of food, including desserts, grains, and bread. Giving up carbs completely isn’t realistic, healthy, or even necessary. What matters is that you’re aware of your carb intake and make nutritious food choices. Breads can often be high in carbs. Some are overly processed, high in sugar, and filled with empty calories. Healthier options can be part of a satisfying meal plan for people with diabetes. If you’re trying to figure out which breads work best for diabetes management, this information may help. When a person has diabetes, their body doesn’t make or use enough insulin to process food efficiently. Without enough insulin, blood sugar levels can spike. People with diabetes may also have high levels of cholesterol and triglycerides. This means that it’s important to keep an eye on fat and sugar intake. People with type 1 diabetes require insulin injections daily and follow a specific type of eating plan. This eating plan is geared towards keeping blood sugar levels low. People with type 2 diabetes often follow an eating and exercise regimen geared towards reducing blood sugar. If diet and exercise aren’t enough to control blood sugar, insulin injections or oral medication may be a part of a daily regimen. Creating a food plan, making smart nutritional choices, and watching carbohydrate intake is recommended for people with both types of diabetes. Creating a meal plan can help people with diabetes control blood sugar and provide satisfying nutrition. There isn’t a one-size-fits-a Continue reading >>
Top 10 Worst Foods For Diabetes
These foods can can cause blood sugar spikes or increase your risk of diabetes complications. White Bread Refined starches — white bread, white rice, white pasta, and anything made with white flour — act a lot like sugar once the body starts to digest them. Therefore, just like sugar, refined starches interfere with glucose control and should be avoided by those with diabetes. Whole grains are a better choice because they’re richer in fiber and generally cause a slower, steadier rise in blood sugar. Instead of white bread or a bagel for breakfast, opt for a toasted whole grain English Muffin (topped with a slice of reduced-fat cheese or scrambled egg for protein). At lunch and dinner, replace white carbs with healthier whole grain options such as brown or wild rice, barley, quinoa, and whole-wheat bread to minimize the impact on your blood sugar. Even high-quality, whole grain starches elevate blood glucose to some degree, so it’s still important to limit portions — stick with ½ to ¾ cup cooked grains or just 1 slice of bread at meals. Continue reading >>
What's The Best Bread For People With Diabetes?
By Brandon May Bread is perhaps one of the most widely used types of food on the planet. It can also be a food that poses a health risk for people with diabetes. Despite the risk, bread can be one of the hardest foods to give up. Fortunately, there are breads on the market that don't raise blood sugar to extreme levels. Whole-grain breads with high-fiber ingredients, like oats and bran, may be the best option for people with diabetes. Making bread at home with specific, diabetes-friendly ingredients may also help reduce the impact bread has on blood sugar levels. The role of nutrition in controlling diabetes Diabetes has two main types: type 1 and type 2. People with type 1 diabetes have difficulty producing insulin, which is a hormone that "captures" blood sugar (or glucose) and transfers it into cells. Glucose is the preferred energy source for cells. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. This type of diabetes is also the easier form to prevent and manage with lifestyle changes and medication. According to the World Health Organization, over 422 million people have type 2 diabetes worldwide. In the earlier phase of type 2 diabetes, the pancreas can produce insulin, but cells have become insensitive to its effects. This is sometimes due to poor diet, genetics, and lifestyle habits. Because of this, cells can't access blood sugar following a meal. Nutrition plays a crucial role in diabetes control. It's only through putting proper dietary planning into practice that good blood sugar management can be accomplished. A good diet must also be combined with lifestyle changes and medication. A carbohydrate is one of the three major nutrients essential to human health. However, carbohydrates also raise blood sugar and can reduce effective diabetes control. This Continue reading >>
Bread: The Best And Worst Products For People With Diabetes
The truth is, managing your diet can be tedious. Nobody enjoys looking at endless panels of nutritional information. Nobody wants to check every single brand on the shelf to work out which one contains the least carbohydrate. It’s no fun. Let us do the work for you. Want to know which kind of bread is right for you? Here are 26 products, complete with nutritional information and a verdict. Note: bread is generally very high in carbohydrate. Generally, we wouldn’t recommend it to people with diabetes. But most people like a little bit of bread. So, when you do partake, this article tells you which ones are a good idea. And, more importantly, which ones aren’t. White breads 1. Hovis Soft White Medium Bread, 800g. Each slice (40g) contains: 93 calories (5% of your calorie intake for the day) 0.7g of fat (1% of your fat intake for the day) 17.9g of carbohydrate (7% of your carbohydrate intake for the day) 1.4g of sugars (2% of your sugar intake for the day) 1g of fibre 3.5g of protein (7% of your protein intake for the day) 0.36g of salt (6% of your salt intake for the day) 2. Warburtons Toastie Sliced White Bread, 800g. Each slice contains: 113 calories (6%) 0.9g of a fat (1%) 20.8g of carbohydrate (8%) 1g of sugar (1%) 1.2g of fibre 4.7g of protein (9%) 0.47g of salt (8%) 3. Hovis Soft White Thick Bread, 800g. Each slice contains: 117 calories (6%) 0.8g of fat (1%) 22.3g of carbohydrate (9%) 1.7g of a sugar (2%) 1.2g of fibre 4.4g of protein (9%) 0.45g of salt (8%) 4. Warburtons Medium Sliced White Bread, 800g. Each slice contains: 96 calories (5%) 0.8g of fat (1%) 17.7g of carbohydrates (7%) 0.9g of sugar (1%) 1g of fibre 4g of protein (8%) 0.4g of salt (7%) 5. Warburtons Farmhouse White Bread, 800g. Each slice contains: 103 calories (5%) 1.1g of fat (2%) 18.5g of Continue reading >>
Baffled By Bread?
We all love a slice of bread, but with so many types and brands out there, and a whole lot of nutritional myths to go with them, it can all be a bit confusing. There's wholemeal, white, sourdough, grain - just to name a few. But what does it all mean, and which one is actually better for you? When it comes to eating bread ask yourself three things: What benefit will this have on my health? Will this keep me full until my next meal? And how much should I be eating? If you have diabetes you also need to ask yourself: How will this affect my blood glucose levels? But this still doesn't tell you which type of bread is best for you. Well Diabetes Queensland has done the hard work for you. *White bread: * We all grew up eating it and it's probably one of the most popular items at your supermarket - but when it comes to nutritional value, you can generally do a lot better than your average slice of white bread. It doesn't have the same amount of fibre or provide you with the same sustained energy of other low GI breads but brands with added fibre and low GI varieties are also available. * Wholemeal bread: * This is where things start to get tricky because not all brown breads are created equally. Bran and wheat-germ is removed during the baking process of most packaged wholemeal breads. While this removes some of its nutritional value, it will still contain more fibre than white bread. To get the most nutrition out of your wholemeal bread try and find a loaf that actually contains wholemeal flour. * Multi-grain bread:* In theory multigrain bread sounds better for your health, but did you know 'multigrain' is simply white bread with multiple types of grain in the loaf? But the number of grains in a loaf of bread isn't that important if the grains in the bread are refined and ha Continue reading >>
Best Breads For Diabetics
Join the fight against diabetes on Facebook Many diabetics are told by their doctors to completely eliminate bread from their diet. While store-bought white bread is one of the worst foods a diabetic can eat, there are some variations of wheat bread that are safe and delicious. White bread isnt the only bread on the shelf! Rye bread is a very healthy way to get your bread fix. It contains antioxidants, fiber, and can even reduce your risk of certain cancers! Pepperidge Farm Deli Flats are a great product for diabetics that can be used for sandwiches or burgers! They are full of fiber and filling enough to satisfy that bread craving. The best whole wheat bread for diabetics is Wonder Bread 100% Whole Wheat , a light and fluffy bread that is far from the dry, stiff wheat breads from other brands. Want to try baking your own? Try this recipe for diabetic-safe Banana Bread. Preheat oven to 350F (175C). Spray a 9X5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside. Blend the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Set aside. Add oil, buttermilk and vanilla to the mashed bananas. Mix well. Pour banana mixture into dry ingredients. Stir until just mixed. Add chopped walnuts. Stir until just mixed. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in preheated 350F (175C) oven 45 to 55 minutes or until rich brown and the center is set. This recipe came from DiabticGourmet.com. Check out some other diabetic-safe bread recipes here! The information provided on battlediabetes.com is designed to support, not replace, the relationship that exists between a patient/site visitor and his/her health professional. This information is solely for informational and educational purposes. The publication of this information does not constitute the practice of medicine, and this information does not rep Continue reading >>
Breads And Diabetes | Diabetic Connect
Started2011-07-22 15:39:29 -0500 17 Likes Well as most all can tell I am new at this. I eat a lot of sandwiches and I know bread is bad, but what else can I use to hold my bologna together? Is there Diet Bread? My wife does most of the shopping. Any and all comments are appreciated. Hi Pappy03, gbc43 gives advice you should follow. My bread is considered a rye or pumpernickel bread. It is the bread Dr. Neal Bernard recommends. Try Healthy Life Breads, Low net carbs, good fiber and protein. Can find it in most grocery stores. The days I work and have to pack a lunch to take with me I eat 2 sandwiches (4 slices of bread) and a little bit of fruit and my BG only goes up to about 110 to 120. I eat natures own butterbread which I loveI'm so glad I can still eat something that I actually like. Now if I could just eat a pint of ice cream without it killing me I would be really happy. Try lettuce. I know that it might not sound that good, but it's the only "diet bread" that I know of. Percent values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet. Your daily values may differ. It is posted above your reply Jayabee52. This is not the recipe I am currently using but it is a good recipe. I keep pushing this bread because of how it has put me in control of my blood sugar. I know rich, I saw that before I made my posting. What I was asking is that you look at the left of this page you will see a link which takes you to the recipes section. Please enter it there. More people may see it there. Here the recipe tends to get buried with all the activity going on this website. Posting in the recipes section will insure more people see this recipe as some people come to DC not to post to the discussions, but to get new recipe ideas for their diabetes menu. Also please post the recipe you are cu Continue reading >>
