That dreaded bread.

Bread, what a controversy!

What was once considered a healthy staple necessary in everyone's diet is now (more than not) considered a one way ticket to a dough belly, with good reason.

We all know that white bread is empty calories, but how about the whole grain varieties.

Most whole grain breads on the market today are basically shams and no better than white!

I once read a book that compared most mainstream comercial breads to cheez whiz...and rightfully so!

In the old days bread consisted of whole grain flours (don't even get me started on modern day wheat!), water, baking powder, etc.

These days bread consists of a multitude of ingredients I can't pronounce, such as high fructose corn syrup, preservatives, soy flour, sucrose and corn starch.

No I am not talking about the obviously bad white bread, I am talking about what is SUPPOSED TO BE healthy, and what I thought was healthy for years!

From dempsters, to wonder bread, even healthier versions such as Ancient grains by country harvest contain lots of unhealthy additives, many of which are harmful to young children.

Often people mistaken the culprit to be gluten, and this is true to an extent. Most wheat on the market today is genetically modified to the extent that it is not fit for human consumption, whether you are celiac or not. Most people who regularly consume genetically modified wheat will experience dietary issues.

The problem here is that most gluten free breads are just as bad...if not worse, they contain such ingredients as potato flour, tapioca starch, and cornmeal, all of which are genetically modified, and are no better than consuming cake! (When it comes to blood sugar)

So your best bet is to buy Non genetically modified, sprouted grain organic bread from a reliable source, whether or not you choose to go gluten free is up to you. And be aware that many "sprouted grain" breads on the market contain sugar...read the label and if you are in doubt just go without bread.


Are there healthy breads on the market? Yes, but they can be hard to find. I have been lucky enough to live near grocery stores that sell organic foods, some of my favorite being:

Silver hills bread: Canada

http://www.silverhillsbakery.ca/

and

Food for Life

http://www.foodforlife.com/

Food for life sells ezekial breads, and healthy gluten free options as well Including delicious exotic options such as black rice tortillas!