Does Bread Really Make You Fat?

One of the most common things many women (and some men too) do when they find out they need to shed some pounds is to give up bread. For some reason, this staple food has gotten a reputation as being fattening. Is this really the case?

The answer is both yes and no.

Bread is usually rich in calories (although there are some low-calorie breads), so it's understandable that people want to try to do without it when they're trying to lose weight. However, just because a food is rich in calories doesn't mean that it's bad for your waistline.

Some breads are excellent food even if you're trying to shed some pounds. Here are a few tips to make sure you don't pack on the pounds just because you like some toast now and then:

1. Choose the right kind of bread - White flour breads aren't the best choice to make if you're trying to shed some pounds. Go for whole wheat bread instead. It's rich in fiber, will help you remain full for long, and the carbs it contains are easy for the body to use as energy.

2. Low calorie breads may have a problem of their own. When I was trying to lose weight in the past, I began eating low-calorie bread. But what I found was that I was eating more slices because each slice had so little calories that I remained hungry.

This is the problem with low calorie bread. You need to take special care not to overeat on it and it may keep you feeling hungry for a long time afterward.

3. Bread isn't making you fat, what you put on it is. Putting a thick slab of mayonnaise with ham on top is a recipe for disaster. It doesn't matter which kind of bread you choose with this combo on top. You're going to get fat. Make sure to put on thin layers of spread and choose low calorie ones.

Bread is something you can enjoy and lose weight. I managed to drop over 30 pounds and I never gave up on bread.

To discover 5 killer tips to lose belly fat, go to Flat Belly Tips For more healthy nutrition tips visit Metabolism Boosting Foods John Davenport lost over 30 pounds in his twenties after being overweight most of his life. He now runs a weight loss forum and publishes a diet and fitness newsletter.

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