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On Atkins, Bread Is Forbidden?  Yes and No

One of the major complaints of those on low carbohydrate diets, such as Atkins, is that they miss bread and other bread products. This is understandable; after all, most of us have been used to having bread in one form or another every single day. But here is an often overlooked fact: on Atkins bread IS allowed. You just need to follow some simple rules and regulations to stay in the game.

It is true that during the first two weeks of the Atkins diet, you are not allowed to have bread and other types of carbohydrate-rich foods. This is because you are trying to rid your body of its supply of carbohydrates; thus, only a minimal amount of carbohydrate intake is allowed at this so-called “Induction Phase.” But once this stage is completed successfully, you will find that on Atkins bread can be reintroduced back into your diet gradually.

Make no mistake, though; you should not go back to the kind of bread you have been accustomed to eating for years. It is made with refined flour, which is full of carbs. Instead, you should widen your horizons to include low carb bread and related food products. Many low carb bread products are made with soy protein. They can also fulfill your body’s fiber requirements since diets like Atkins recommend against the intake of certain fiber-rich yet sugary fruits.

There are a number of companies that offer low carb bread. For instance, the Sara Lee Bakery Group has the Sara Lee Delightful White Bakery Bread, which contains nine grams of carbohydrates in one slice, as does their Sara Lee Delightful Wheat Bread. Oroweat’s Sugar-Free Whole Wheat Bread has similar nutritional information: nine grams of carbs in one slice, no trans fats, and as the name states, no sugar. And Great Harvest Bread Co. offers a high protein, low carb bread that contains ingredients such as olive oil, flaxseed meal, and tofu, which are not found in your normal bread.

So you see, on low carbohydrate diets like Atkins bread is permissible – after the first few weeks anyway. You still have to eat it in moderation and learn to adjust to the change in taste and texture. That’s not such a big price to pay. By reducing your intake of refined flour and sugar, you’ll find that you’ll continue to lose weight and become healthier.