

One slice has just 16 grams of carbs and 2 grams of fiber. Spelt bread: Berlin Bakery Whole Grain Spelt Breadīoasting a light, fluffy texture, this bread is made with stone-milled, whole grain spelt flour.

You can also find it in the freezer section of most Whole Foods locations. It’s an affordable bread and can be found at Target, Walmart, Amazon, and various other retail outlets.Īlmond flour bread: Barely Bread Grain Free Sliced Loafĭefinitely our most bougie pick (you can purchase six 11-ounce loaves for $118.91 here), this almond flour bread has an impressive nutritional profile, boasting a mere 6 grams of carbs and 5 grams of fiber (which deducts to just 1 gram of carb, as demonstrated above). It’s almost like they really care.Ĭomplex carbs are made of starches and fiber that are found in natural foods like brown rice, whole grains, oatmeal, peas, beans, lentils, fruits, seeds, nuts, and soybeans.Ĭhia bread: Udi’s Gluten Free Millet-Chia Breadįull of nutritional yumminess found in ancient grains (so #cultured), this bread has a total carb count of 24 grams and 5 grams of fiber per slice.Ĭonsumers rate it 4 out of 5 stars and strongly suggest toasting it for the best flavor and texture. Their rich vitamin and mineral content takes longer to digest and therefore doesn’t spike your blood sugar. Tall, dark, and nutritious, complex carbs may not have the same dangerous allure of simple carbs, but what they lack in immediate physical attraction, they more than make up for in substance. Sodas, pastries, white rice, pies, cookies, cakes, artificial syrups, candies, and white bread are usually loaded with simple carbs. They taste great but spike your blood sugar and leave you feeling hungry and, frankly, a little used. Simple carbs, aka sugar, are the one-night stands of the food world. Let’s find your perfect match!īread worthiness depends on the carb content, and not all carbs are created equal. We’ve even included a list of the most diabetes-friendly breads.

Time to set and maintain your bread dating standards. You wouldn’t put your mouth on any old pair of lips, so why put your mouth on any old slice of bread? But like mama always says, the key to a happy union is setting high standards. With or without diabetes, bread loves to taunt you and your waistline.
