1. Ingredients of Low-Carb Bread
‘Low-carb bread’ or ‘keto bread’ is made using the following ingredients instead of blood sugar-spiking flour and sugar:
– Flours: Almond flour, coconut flour, flaxseed meal, etc.
– Fats: Butter, coconut oil, avocado oil, etc.
– Leavening and Binding Agents: Eggs, psyllium husk powder, baking powder, etc.
Thanks to these ingredients, low-carb bread has the significant advantage of being very low in carbohydrates and thus barely raising blood sugar.
2. The Danger of Thinking ‘You Can Eat As Much As You Want’
However, the fact that it is ‘low in carbs’ does not mean it can be ‘eaten freely.’
– Very High in Calories and Fat: Low-carb bread uses ingredients very high in fat, such as almond flour, butter, and oil, instead of flour. For this reason, it can be much higher in calories than regular bread.
– Risk of Weight Gain: One of the keys to diabetes management is maintaining a healthy weight. If you eat a lot of low-carb bread without considering the calories, it can lead to weight gain, which in turn can worsen insulin resistance.
– Digestive Issues: Ingredients like almond flour and psyllium husk are very rich in dietary fiber, and excessive consumption can cause bloating or indigestion.
3. How to Use it Wisely
Low-carb bread is best used as a ‘substitute’ to be consumed in small amounts when you are really craving bread, instead of eating regular bread. When making a sandwich, try not to exceed the amount of one or two slices, and you must adjust your total daily calorie intake to account for its high calorie content.
Summary: Low-carb bread can be a good alternative that doesn’t raise blood sugar, but it is very high in fat and calories instead of carbohydrates. Therefore, you must control the portion size for weight management.
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