Kat2002
Cathlete
Just got through watching the Dr. Oz episode with the Wheat Belly author. Has anyone had any success trying to go wheat free or lower carb? Any suggestions for bread alternatives..something to make sandwiches with? I tried making an almond flour bread and it came out so dense and dry (didn't really resemble bread either..more like the blandest cake ever) and the calorie count was astronomical...220 cals for a 1 inch slice. I didn't realize the fat content was so high until I had a 'duh' moment that the 'flour' is basically ground almonds. As a vegetarian it's easy for me to veer into carb overload, leading to a glucose overload..so I know cutting down would be beneficial. I'm hesitant about these high fat alternatives though..? I'm hesitant to jump on the band wagon and end up eating higher cal/gaining weight. I'm also missing carbs just thinking about this! Has anyone struck a sustainable balance with something like this?