PCOS/Insulin Resistance Support - Ezekial Bread Anyone?

Hi Girls. After talking with my RE today, she recommends that I start eating this Ezekial Bread. It is found in the freezer section because it has no preservatives or chemicals. The bread is recommended for us because it has a low GI response (37) for a bread. It is also a complete protein. I was wondering if any of you have tried it and what your thoughts are. I have been scouring the net and have found some info, however, a lot of it is religious disagreements that really do not discuss the actual taste of the product. Thanks! :)

I really like Ezekial bread and if you have a Trader Joe's near you, they have their own version. There is another similar brand called California something... can't remember the name.

Basically 'sprouted grain' breads are all we are eating right now. Of course if you are used to wonder bread then Ezekial may not be for you. Also, I am a bread lover but I very rarely eat bread. I just rather eat other things for the most part.

It is about like a good hearty whole grain as far as texture and taste, at least that is how I found it to be. I try not to toast it because it gets really hard and dry when I do. Not too bad, IMO.

When you say low GI, are you meaning like for diabetics? Im interested.............

Yes, my mom is diabetic and it was recommended for her. Even 1 slice of whole wheat would make her bsg soar, but she can have a sandwich with Ezekiel break and it stays relatively low. She still can't overdo it, though. It is really expensive compared to "normal" bread, but I am thinking of switching too because I have PCOS/Insulin resistance.

They make cereal too!

The Trader Joe's version is about $3/loaf which is a pretty normal price.

I'll have to look for that down here, I have not seen their products locally.

I don't like the smell of it. The health food store lady told me it is the spelt in it. I don't know, but if I don't smell it, it taste ok. Ezekiel bread makes alot of other products, such as wraps, raisin bread, etc.

at first i didnt like this bread very much but it has grown on me. I like some vegenaise, sprouts, avocado and tomato on it. The bread tastes very good toasted too btw.

Thanks for the input! No Trader Joe's around here..... guess I'll stick to the organics store! :)

I like it . It has kind of a nutty flavour too. And it is very filling.

This bread quickly became the only bread I will eat. I love the sesame kind. If you aren't sure you like the taste, try it toasted! Toasting definitely brings out the flavor.

It is much denser than the fluffy white bread I grew up on, but now I find that I prefer it. It's much more filling.

Hi:sunny:

It's the only bread (and tortillas) I eat now. Better for me=lose weight.

i find the wraps kinda icky and wrong. but maybe it's just because i'm so attached to regular tortillas. sigh.

I just recently tried the actual Ezekial brand bread in the raisin kind...I used it for breakfast with some almond butter. I thought it tasted fine. It's not really available in my area...I had to go to a grocery store a little far and they just had a couple of the breads... I wanted to try the wraps and english muffins.

There are other sprouted grain breads in another store here..I don't remember the name, but there is tiger/cat on the package, I think the Ezekial tasted better.

I just bought this bread for the first time a few days ago...I am not really sure I like it that much, it is good toasted but I tried to make a sandwich and it was not good at all...I think maybe its because Im used to lighter breads. I did buy the tortillas as well, haven't tried those yet Im kinda scared, but I will let ya know :)

Stop and shop has it in their freezer section - usually in the organics isle. There are several brands - closing in around 4 bucks per loaf. I keep some in my cabinet for use during the week, the rest in the fridge or freezer. It doesn't keep well outside of the cold.

The Cinn/Raisin loaf is really nice and is great for breakfast or even a pb sandwich.

Smiths has it, too. I keep it in the freezer and use it occasionally since I don't eat much bread, I also like it toasted.

I found this on a blog called cook.eat.think last summer. I have neither a food processor or a bread machine, so I used my blender and my oven. What the article doesn't cover as well is that you can go Whole Foods (I've even seen this in the organic section of Kroger by Red Mill by the package) and buy bulk grains. You can mix and match whatever you like (barley, rye, millet, ect) Take them home rinse them and keep them wet and dark( tupperware in the cabinent) Rinse them once or twice a day until they sprout and grow. I will say that even though Ezekial bread is over $5 sometimes at my Krogers, it goes a long way because it's so filling, I eat one slice where I'd normally have two.
1 cup sprouted grains (I used a mix which included organic wheat, rye, barley, triticale, oats, spelt, kamut, quinoa, sesame, millet and amaranth)
about 1 c milk (see note in directions*)
1/2 c + 3 Tbsp water (tweaked)
3 c whole wheat flour
2 Tbsp organic brown sugar (can also use honey, agave, etc.)
2 Tbsp softened butter
1 Tbsp softened coconut oil (you could also just use more butter)
2 tsp salt
2 1/2 tsp yeast
>>optional...2Tbsp vital wheat gluten


directions::
Blend sprouted grains in a food processor until they are a course meal. Measure 1 cup of the ground grains into a large cup measure. Leaving the grains in the cup, pour fresh room temp milk over the grains to the 1 cup mark* (This compensates for liquid present in fresh sprouted grains). Place this mix into the bread machine pan. Measure the 1/2 cup + 3 Tbsp room temp water and add that into the bread machine also. Add the rest of the ingredients into the machine pan in the order your bread machine recommends. Select the wheat cycle and light crust.