Healthy A Word (or Two) About Bread

I've never been much of a bread eater. Not so much because bread is bad, but rather if I was going to eat empty calories, I was saving that for something really good—anything dark chocolate! Okay... that was the pre-cancer me. I don't do chocolate, sugar or desserts now.

I don't expect anyone to give up bread, but think about making the bread count. By that I mean, make it a whole grain bread. I don't approve of any bread in the grocery bread aisle. Everyone of them have sugar in them, plus a list of additives that don't belong in bread. You may find a few healthy, organic brands, such as Alvarado Street Bakery, that I would approve.

Better to pick up an artisan bread made fresh at the store although the whole grain variety is not as plentiful as I'd like. I love the multi-grain bread from Costco. It comes in a two-loaf cello bag—oftentimes the bread is still warm from the oven... Yummmm. I put each loaf in a zip-lock bag and freeze them until needed.

Remember to eat bread sparingly (see #3 in A Diet That Works). It breaks down to sugar quickly and stores as fat. Just remember these simple guidelines: limit bread and make it whole grain.

What's your favorite bread? Don't be afraid to tell me. I'm assuming you're not making a meal of it... you're not are you? =^)