Seriously, What's the Deal With Ezekiel Bread and Is It Even Good for You?

[Frederick Foresight]

Trust me, I am lazy. Takes less than 10 minutes to get the ingredients in and mix it a bit, the rest is the machine...

Sure, but what ingredients are you using? Consider the ingredients of the bread I'm talking about:

Organic Sprouted Wheat, Filtered Water, Organic Sprouted Barley, Organic Sprouted Millet, Organic Malted Barley, Organic Sprouted Lentils, Organic Sprouted Soybeans, Organic Sprouted Spelt, Fresh Yeast, Organic Wheat Gluten, Sea Salt.

Consider the nutritional profile:

Meanwhile, these are the ingredients of the Genesis bread I used to buy but can no longer conveniently find:

Organic Sprouted Wheat, Filtered Water, Organic Malted Barley, Organic Pumpkin Seeds, Organic Sunflower Seeds, Organic Sesame Seeds, Organic Unprocessed Wheat Bran, Organic Sprouted Spelt, Organic Sprouted Corn, Organic Sprouted Soybeans, Sprouted Chia Seeds, Organic Sprouted Barley, Organic Sprouted Millet, Organic Sprouted Rye, Organic Sprouted Brown Rice, Variety 4-Grain & Seed Blend: (Organic Sprouted Flax Seed, Organic Sprouted Quinoa, Organic Sprouted Teff, Organic Sprouted Amaranth), Organic Wheat Gluten, Fresh Yeast, Sea Salt.

Consider its nutritional profile:

How does your bread stack up?

 

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[Frederick Foresight]

Also, keep in mind the sprouted nature of the grains. From the linked article:

During sprouting, the grains’ nutrient and antioxidant levels increase. The whole grains in the bread have all the parts of the seed—the endosperm, the germ (the nutrient-rich embryo) and the bran (the outer nutritious layer). Sprouting breaks down the grain. That releases enzymes, which allow for maximum vitamin and mineral absorption. The bran contains B vitamins that promote energy production and metabolism.

 

[Pekelo]

How does your bread stack up?

They definitely beat mine in Organic.

The point of a self made bread is that you can put whatever you like in it. Also you avoid preservatives. And it is a hobby.

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Anyhow, going back to the original topic:

"Ezekiel bread is a high-carb food. People with diabetes and those trying to lose weight should only eat it in small amounts. Ezekiel bread is not consistent with a keto diet."

Yeah, bread and small amounts are not mutually inclusive for me.

 

[Frederick Foresight]

They definitely beat mine in Organic.

The point of a self made bread is that you can put whatever you like in it. Also you avoid preservatives. And it is a hobby.

There are no preservatives in the bread. That's probably why it's sold frozen.

But I get your point. Years ago, when I was living and working overseas, I bought a bread maker. I did some experimenting with ingredients but never quite got it right. But the smell of baking banana bread? Whoa!

 

[Overnight]

I don't have gluten sensitivity either. But what is your point?

As I see it, the idea isn't principally about great-tasting bread, because pretty much all freshly baked bread both smells and tastes great. It's about a ~good-tasting bread that's actually good for you.

You should try fresh Challah bread. Wow that is good shit. It's like a cross between Hawaiian rolls and a dinner roll from a good restaurant on steroids.

 

[Pekelo]

The 7 Healthiest Types of Bread

1. Sprouted whole grain. Sprouted bread is made from whole grains that have started to sprout from exposure to heat and moisture.
2. Sourdough.
3. 100% whole wheat.
4. Oat bread.
5. Flax bread.
6. 100% sprouted rye bread.
7. Healthy gluten-free bread.

I guess I have to try it out, although my guess is that I won't like the taste.

 

[Frederick Foresight]

I guess I have to try it out, although my guess is that I won't like the taste.

Get the Genesis bread if you can find it. It tastes better. But in the end, I don't think these breads are meant to be enjoyed by themselves. Toasted and smeared with your favorite nut butter is what gives it its charm. Guilt-free.

 

[Pekelo]

I see your Ezekiel bread and I raise you with cranberry walnut sourdough:

 

[Frederick Foresight]

I see your Ezekiel bread and I raise you with cranberry walnut sourdough:

Not bad. I used to buy this bread regularly in the past:

Walnut sourdough. I'd get it fresh from a specialty bakery. But I found myself tucking in far more than I should. It's easy to get carried away. And so, I stick with safer and arguably healthier alternatives and in smaller quantities. Man's gotta know his limitations.