Let’s set something straight: Not all gluten-free products are created equal! There are some huge differences in ingredients that I would like to discuss, so when you are shopping gluten-free you know exactly what you are getting nutritionally.
Many gluten-free companies replace gluten-heavy wheat with potato starch and fillers like xanthan gum. Although gluten-free bread like Udi’s bread and Rudi’s bread have a great taste, using rice or potato starch and worthless fillers have some serious nutritional drawbacks. The problem caused by substituting wheat for rice and potato starch is that these ingredients quickly turn into blood glucose upon digestion. Essentially, eating anything with these ingredients is the same as eating an enormous serving of carbohydrates and sugar; a sure-fire way to gain fat.
Some starches are even more glycemic than sugars! Although they are classified as complex carbohydrates, they are digested very quickly by the body. Anyone avoiding sugar should also avoid most starchy foods as well. Additionally, if you are trying to lose weight, you should also avoid starchy foods. I recently came across an article in the American Journal of Gastroenterology that found 81% of gluten-free dieters gained weight after 2 years of GF dieting. The reason for this weight gain is that many gluten-free products tend to be higher in starch, calories, fat, and sugar with lower amounts of fiber.
Resistant starch on the other hand is a key nutrient to promoting weight loss. Resistant starch is included in the class of dietary fibers, as it provides similar benefits as both insoluble and soluble fiber. Study after study proves resistant starch aides in:
- Eating Less
- Burning More Calories
- Energy Production and Stress Reduction
- Maintaining Steady Blood Sugar Levels
Here is a list of some resistant starches which absorb more slowly due to their more complex characteristics:
- Whole beans or lentils both contain digested starch or resistant starch.
- Whole grains like brown rice, barley, amaranth, or quinoa
- Specially made Low-carb bread like Julian Bakery Smart Carb that have less starch and more fiber
- Avoid processed cereals with little fiber. Cold cereals like All-Bran with extra fiber are more ideal.
Now that you have an idea of what to look for in a gluten-free product, let’s talk about Julian Bakery bread! The following list of ingredients displays the main constituents of the Smart Carb GF#3:
Fresh Ground Alkaline Grains of *Millet, *Buckwheat (Gluten Free), *Teff, Eggs, Chicory Root (Inulin), Fresh Ground Flaxseed (Non-GMO)
Nowhere on the ingredient list of any Julian Bread will you find potato or rice starch. Our ingredients are all complex carbohydrates. The following list shows that the Julian Bakery Smart Carb #1 is also stacked with complex carbohydrate ingredients:
Fresh Ground Whole Grain *Wheat, Sprouts of *Kamut, *Spelt, *Rye, Lentils, Sesame Seeds, *Millet, *Quinoa, *Amaranth, Ground Flaxseed, *Wheat Bran, Oat Bran, Eggs, Undenatured Whey Protein Isolate (90%), Chicory Root (Inulin Fiber)
When it comes to gluten-free products, Smart Carb GF #3 is slices above the rest! GF #3 contains no refined starches, only healthy, delectable gluten-free ingredients which net only 3 carbohydrates! Not only is the GF#3 ingredient list nearly perfect, the nutrition facts are enough to make any Dietician’s mouth water. In two slices of this delicious gluten-free bread, you receive 20g of complete protein and 20g of dietary fiber. Whether you are looking to lose weight, stay lean, or avoid gluten, the Julian Bakery’s Smart Carb GF#3 will allow you to keep bread in your diet! By choosing Julian Bakery breads, you’ll enjoy all of the natural benefits your body needs:
- Organic Ingredients, Including Organic Eggs
- Absolutely No Sugar, Yeast, Potato Starch, or Preservatives
- High Quality, Hand Selected Certified Organic Grain Sources
- Other Great Ingredients Like Chicory Root and Flaxseed
Julian Bakery greatly values your health and takes the time in choosing the finest grain sources available. Our Smart Carb Gluten Free #3 bread is the highest quality rice-free and starch-free gluten-free bread. Our bread has no yeast, preservatives or sugar making this bread ideal to stay lean and fit.
Whether you are an athlete, low-carb dieter, overweight, or a celiac patient, you can continue the enjoyment of bread while keeping unwanted nutrients out of your diet! Julian Bakery breads can be found in over 1,000 grocery stores across the country. Find the nearest Julian Bakery dealer near you here, or order your bread from The Julian Bakery Online Store. Join the 50,000 people all around the world who are taking advantage of Julian Bakery’s dedication to healthy eating habits. See what everyone is saying about us on our testimonial page, and order your Julian Bakery Smart Carb bread today!
