Can you eat bread while dieting?
Text by Cleydson Sobral
🥖 In the age of social media, it’s very common for people to speak badly about specific foods, and bread is one of the most criticized.
🥖Of course, whole-grain bread may be the best option because of its fiber and micronutrients. But the context of your plan will always be the most important thing.
🥖The good is not the enemy of the great; in other words, never compare bread with a piece of fruit, for example.
🥖No, you won’t die because of wheat that has undergone various “modifications” compared to the time of Jesus Christ.
🥖Balance, responsibility, common sense, and identifying the triggers that lead you to overeat and that you can’t control can help make your plan sustainable.
Understand food weights
🥖Just out of curiosity, 100 g of French bread contains about 300 kcal / 8 g protein / 3.1 g fat / 58.6 g carbs. A French roll weighs about 50 g.
🥖Understand that eating for pleasure can be an important tool for recognizing satiety cues.
Finally, consider your overall dietary context, because a simple little roll won’t hinder your weight-loss process. Most importantly, you can enjoy your food without feeling guilty.
Is it really that hard to understand, or am I going to have to draw you a picture?
References
Cornil Y, et al. Appetite. 2016.
Pleasure as an ally of healthy eating? Contrasting visceral and Epicurean eating pleasure and their association with portion size preferences and wellbeing.
Bread while dieting: yes or no?
Once again, the advice is: always seek professional support. This applies not only to weight training, which should be guided by a physical education professional, but also to your diet and supplementation, which should be guided by a nutritionist.
It seems simple… it actually is… haha. The big secret is CONSISTENCY!
Make a commitment and prioritize your health!
Would you miss an appointment with your doctor or dentist, or a manicure appointment you had scheduled?… Just like these commitments, make exercise something you can’t skip!
