Bread – when you hear this word, see it or smell it – what kind of emotions do you experience? Oftentimes, bread turns into the devil, over years of dieting and trying to lose weight… only to become your secret late night lover. Unable to totally stay away.
Bread and carbs in general, often get a bad rap. Since these foods turn quickly into sugar in the body and end up packing on the pounds (especially belly fat), it truly becomes a love hate relationship.
However, carbs are really not terrible for you. In fact as women, we need carbs. The type of carbs definitely matter though. We will get more into that.
But – let’s talk bread. When you go “on a diet” do you feel like you’re missing out on life having to avoid bread all together?
Now – I don’t typically suggest incorporating bread for success BUT I do believe that fear around food can have a negative impact on long term success. SO let’s debunk the bread issues and provide you with easy to use tools for your weight loss & hormone balance!
The reason bread is often eliminated when trying to lose weight or create hormonal balance is because how it spikes the blood sugar and insulin levels. In order for a female to lose weight or manage PCOS, it’s important that the blood sugar and insulin levels are balanced.
Now, many other complex carbs actually provide your body with nourishment like vitamins, minerals and fiber. Bread – on occasion, in moderation may be okay, but you’re not necessarily going to get all these amazing micronutrients. Daily servings of complex carbs provide you with the energy you need without spiking the blood sugar or packing on the pounds. Typically 2, ½ cup servings daily with a meal work well.
Examples of complex carbs:
And finally:
You might experience celiac disease, thyroid dysfunction or gluten sensitivity or you might just pass on the bread. I am not writing this to force bread upon you (always take your personal medical history into consideration). But I do want to shed some light on the subject. All too often, I hear about how many of the modern day food fads negatively impact our mind around different foods or food groups. I hope these gave you some food freedom and confidence to find a lifestyle approach that works for you in regard to weight loss and managing pcos!
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