How do I stop craving bread?

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asked Dec 7, 2023 in Other-Food Drink by Humberto (13,350 points)
How do I stop craving bread?

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answered May 26 by CaizCasa (8,580 points)
You can stop craving bread by keeping your brain busy and focus on eating more healthy fats and protein in your diet.

Also manage any stress, stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water and ensure that you're getting enough quality sleep.

You should also eat balanced meals as well as snacks throughout the day and even try distracting yourself when you start to crave bread.

You can also consider other bread alternatives that can also be healthier than regular bread.

Mindful eating can help with the cravings for bread, and practicing paying attention to why you're eating and slow down to savor the taste of the food and focus on the moment as well.

Cravings for bread and other starchy foods, often are a result of a need for quick energy, stress relief or even a result of a physiological response to low blood sugar.

Bread, especially the refined types of bread, is rapidly digested in the body and provides a quick source of glucose, that can be appealing when you're feeling fatigued or stressed.

And not only that, the release of dopamine from eating carbs can also lead to a pleasurable experience, which reinforces the cravings for the bread.

Some foods you can eat instead of bread are vegetables slices, tortillas, lettuce leaves or even whole grain wraps.

For breakfast you can could also eat cauliflower bread, whole grain crackers or even oatcakes.

Other good bread substitutes are bell pepper halves, lettuce wraps, cucumber slices, eggplant slices, or even portobello mushrooms can also serve as a base for wraps or sandwiches.

Some grain alternatives for bread are corn grits, quinoa, barley, whole oats and brown rice which can be used as a substitute for bread or even eaten as a side dish.

Rice cakes, oatcakes, almond crackers, lentil crackers and even cheese slices can also be used in place of bread.

Some homemade bread substitutes are almond flour bread, Cauliflower bread or cloud bread which are low carb options which can be used in place of regular bread.

Specialty breads like Ezekiel bread or other sprouted grain breads can also be eaten instead of regular bread as Ezekiel bread and other specialty breads are more rich in nutrients than traditional breads are.

Corn tortillas or reduced carb tortillas can also be used instead of bread for wraps or burritos.

And if you're needing gluten free alternatives you can use corn tortillas, rice cakes and almond flour bread.

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