Julian’s Low Carb Paleo Bread

If you’re looking for a low carb bread, I may have found a product you want to check out.  It’s made by Julian’s bakery and called Paleo Bread – Coconut.  You can find detailed information here…

http://www.julianbakery.com/paleo-product/paleo-bread-coconut-1-carb/

Whenever I find a product that seems like it has health benefits people would want to be aware of and perhaps isn’t one of the more commercialized products, I try and let my readers know.  This is one such product that is starting to show up in some health food stores but it lives in the freezer section which is often overlooked.

That’s actually one of the reasons I like this product because it keeps best in the freezer.  I have a small family of two and gave up buying bread years ago.  The problem was I would never eat even a fraction of it before it went bad and when I did freeze it I never thought it tasted the same defrosted.  This bread however, thrives in the freezer and whenever I want a piece, I take a few out, put them in a plastic bag and in the refrigerator for several days until I eat them.  It works out perfectly :).

Along with the storing benefits, this bread is free of gluten and starch which for me can be a belly buster.  One piece provides a whopping 5g protein, 5g fiber, and only 6g carbohydrates.  For more detailed nutritional information read here:

Ingredients: Purified Water, Organic Coconut Flour, Egg Whites, Psyllium Seed Powder, Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, Potassium Bi-Carbonate (Potassium), Salt.

Coconut is Low Carb & Low Calorie: The term available carbohydrate refers to the portion of carbohydrates that have the potential to raise your blood sugar levels and provide calories, or energy. Available carbohydrates include both sugar and starches, but exclude dietary fiber. You can calculate the available carb content of any food simply by subtracting its fiber content from its total carb content. In the case of all-purpose white flour, the available carb content is 23.1 g per 1/4 cup and whole-wheat flour has 18.4 g of available carb per 1/4 cup, while coconut flour contains 7 g of available carbohydrate per 1/4 cup.

Because of its lower available carbohydrate content, coconut flour can prevent blood sugar spikes and help you maintain more even blood sugar levels after eating, which is especially helpful if you have diabetes or are trying to lose weight.

High Fiber Content: Coconut flour contains a lot more fiber compared to any other flour, with as much as 12 g per 1/4 cup, compared to only 3 g for the same serving of whole-wheat flour. You should get between 25 and 38 g of fiber a day, according to the “2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans,” to help you stay regular and prevent constipation. A higher fiber intake can also help you feel fuller with fewer calories, which is especially helpful if weight loss is a goal.

So, if you’re need of a product like this for whatever reason, give Julian’s a try and see what you think.  I will tell you the consistency is different than regular bread so don’t expect it to be the exact same.  Of all of Julian’s bread, this Paleo – Coconut is by far my favorite!!

Julian’s Bakery Paleo – Coconut Bread