Bread in Phase 2?

[mexigrl64]

I am lucky (or unlucky if you are a carb lover) to have a local baker that is in my building. It can be difficult because some days I can smell the bread baking!

He gave me a loaf of bread yesterday that he just made - he said that it is one he makes for people that are diabetic. First off it was the heaviest loaf I've ever felt - it is about 1/2 the size of a regular loaf. He told me that it was whole wheat flour, rye flour, lots of different seeds, no added sugar or corn syrup. He said I can come look at the recipe but it's very short and simple. He is an old time baker that just does a small amount at a time with no preservatives.

I think this is fine - this morning I had 2 little slices with peanut butter. I'm wondering how this fits into Phase 2?

Thanks!

[cottagebythesea]

The bread sounds like it should be fine for Phase 2. Just keep track to see how your body reacts to it. For some people, grains may trigger cravings.

[1oftheLuvs]

The bread sounds great... I don't know how small your slices were, but keep in mind that a South Beach serving is 1 oz of bread, which is generally 1 smallish slice.

Definitely pay attention to any cravings... some people do really well with bread; personally, I can have a slice of WW toast at breakfast with some protein and not have any problems, but some people find they can't eat it at all.

[jenne1017]

Originally Posted by 1oftheLuvs

personally, I can have a slice of WW toast at breakfast with some protein and not have any problems, but some people find they can't eat it at all.

This is me! I can't eat bread or WW pasta or I am craving it so I generally go to brown rice pasta when Ph2 comes about. But I avoid bread like the plague for the most part.

[Mmckellen]

I LOVE bread and only really allow myself to have it if there just isn't another option, or if I have decided to cheat.