Bread consumption habits

Is it actually true that skipping bread will land you in the hospital?

That’s not really my own take—it’s just something one person keeps insisting is a fact.

Chris Ward43 said:Is it actually true that you'll end up in the hospital if you stop eating bread?

I don't personally believe it... just some person I know who keeps insisting on it.

That's just not true. Honestly, bread is probably more harmful than helpful anyway. Most white bread is basically junk, full of additives and processed stuff... 😉 Besides, you can get all your B vitamins from plenty of other foods.

Well, you don't necessarily have to end up in the hospital, but you're definitely going to lose some weight😁
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dustycanyon6 said:That’s just not true. Honestly, bread is more harmful than healthy—wheat flour is basically junk, and they pack bread full of all sorts of random additives anyway. 😉 Besides, you can easily get your B vitamins from plenty of other sources.

Jesus, Mary, and Joseph... sometimes when I think it’s impossible for someone to be any stupider, you really go out and prove me wrong...
Bread is bad for you????? Wheat flour is unhealthy????😲 😲

So, back when I was sixteen, I went on this totally insane diet where I cut out bread entirely for a whole month... can you believe that?😁
The constant lightheadedness was unreal—like, everything would just flash before my eyes—and the skin on my fingertips was literally cracking, plus I couldn't stop feeling nauseous.
I don't know if it's a coincidence, but ever since I started eating homemade bread regularly (a mix of whole wheat and white flour), all those issues have vanished!😉
But hey, I doubt you'll end up in the ER over it.

Melissa Gonzalez21 said:Back when I was sixteen, I tried this absolutely insane diet where I cut out bread entirely for a month (and you can imagine how that went...)😁 .
I was constantly feeling lightheaded, seeing spots, my skin on my fingertips was cracking, and I couldn't stop my eyes from twitching.
I don't know if it was just a coincidence, but since I started eating homemade bread regularly again (a mix of whole wheat and white flour), those issues have vanished.😉
That said, I don't think you're actually going to end up in the hospital because of it.

So, you were on a "crazy" diet and now you're convinced bread was the missing link? 😉

Personally, I can go days without touching bread. It's not that I think it's toxic—though who knows, maybe someone here will convince me otherwise😁—it’s just that I don't eat it alongside potatoes, pasta, rice, or things like that.🙂

And no, the idea that skipping bread will land you in the ER is just plain false.🙄

I remember reading about a specific way of eating on a thread once that I actually consider the gold standard. I wouldn't even call it a "diet"; it's more of a nutritional principle. It’s the ADA approach, originally designed for diabetics, where foods are categorized into groups: proteins and substitutes, grains and substitutes...

Anything you don't want to eat for whatever reason can simply be replaced by something else within that same food group. This is why all the bickering about nutrition gets under my skin. Most people just pick an idea, stick it in their heads, and start arguing without any actual substance behind it...🙄

Elizabeth Perez57 said:So, you tried one of those crazy fad diets and now you're sitting here acting like you actually miss bread?... Seriously?! 😉

Yeah, I was on this totally insane diet where I cut out everything except bread and pasta... you know, like spaghetti or all those heavy savory pies—those meat and cheese turnovers we Americans absolutely live for at every single meal...😁 ).
So, I basically didn't hold anything back...

Melissa Gonzalez21 said:Yeah, I was on this insane diet where I cut out everything except bread and pasta—you know, stuff like spaghetti or those savory handheld pies you see all over the Midwest everywhere.😁
Basically, nothing else was off the table.

So, let me get this straight. You were eating meat, fish, fruit, veggies, potatoes, AND sweets while on this diet? Or were you just barely eating anything at all and dropping way below the recommended daily intake? Just curious...

Elizabeth Perez57 said:So, were you actually eating meat, fish, fruit, veggies, potatoes, and sweets while on that diet? Or were you just barely eating anything at all and dropping way below what you actually need? Just wondering...

I skipped the sweets, and I rarely touch meat anyway.
As for everything else, I didn't really cut back much... basically, if my mom cooked it, I ate it, except for pasta and bread.
And honestly, I didn't feel great—my body probably isn't used to life without bread...😕
Like I said before—I don't think anyone’s gonna end up in the ER just because they aren't eating it, but bread itself definitely isn't "bad" for you.

I barely touch bread during the week, and if I’m feeling fancy on the weekend, it’s just a light side for a big salad. But let me tell you—NEVER white bread. It’s gotta be whole grain, multi-seed, cornmeal, or like, that rustic sourdough from a local bakery... anything dark and "ugly" is perfect!😁
I’ve actually gone months without eating any bread at all before, so I don't really have that habit of eating it with lunch.
And I am definitely not buying that supermarket stuff... only the good stuff from Miller or Clara...
I can't stand the Mavrović brand either; it feels way too processed and polished, like it's trying too hard. Honestly, tastes fake and sketchy to me.

Melissa Gonzalez21 said:I haven't touched any sweets, and I rarely eat meat anyway.
Otherwise, I’ve been eating pretty much everything my mom makes, just without the pasta or bread... so I haven't really cut back on volume.
Honestly, I didn't feel great—my body probably isn't used to going without carbs.😕
Like I said before—I don't think anyone is going to end up in the ER because they skipped bread, but let's be real, bread itself isn't inherently toxic.

I wasn't attacking you; I was just curious. I have patients around here who would jump at the chance to go on a diet like that.🙂)

Melissa Gonzalez21 said:Yeah, I was on this absolutely insane diet where I cut out everything except bread and pasta—you know, things like spaghetti or those savory hand pies you see everywhere on American breakfast menus😁 .
Basically, I didn't give up anything else.

So, what? Were you just pulling carbohydrates out of thin air?😁

Aaron Gonzalez4 said:Wait, so you're telling me you were getting your carbs just from thin air? 😁

I mean, come on, since when is bread the only thing with carbs in it? 😁 😁

Sarah Allen51 said:Since when is bread the only thing loaded with carbs? 😁 😁

Where on earth did I even say that? 🙂

Aaron Gonzalez4 said:I wrote that myself🙂

Well, you should be able to tell what I was getting at😁 😁, unless you're just trying to derail the conversation for no reason. 😁

Sarah Allen51 said:Look, you know exactly what I was talking about 😁 😁—unless, of course, you're just trying to derail the conversation for no reason. 😁

Bread, pasta, rice, cereal, fruit, veggies, milk, dairy products, sugar—they all have those carbs, but bread and pasta are definitely the biggest culprits. 😛

I don't even touch bread. Honestly, I don't need it... I get all my carbs from other stuff anyway.

Elizabeth Perez57 said:I wasn't attacking you, I was just curious! I have patients around me all the time who would absolutely love a diet like that.🙂

Honestly, I didn't feel attacked at all—I was just sharing what happened when I cut bread out completely...

northernfalcon30 said:I barely touch bread during the week. If I’m craving it for breakfast on the weekend, it’s just a light side to a big salad. And I NEVER eat white bread—only hearty stuff like whole grain, multigrain, cornmeal, or anything dark and rustic looking!😁
I’ve gone months without any bread before; eating it with lunch just isn't a habit for me.
And I won't touch bakery bread either. It's always Miller or Clara for me..
I can't stand the stuff from Safeway, either; it feels too processed, overly polished, and honestly, the quality seems questionable.

Just an FYI, those fancy "artisan" loaves with that perfect brown crust (which look great, don't get me wrong) usually get that color from caramel coloring and other artificial additives... 😎
The only bread I actually trust is made from real cornmeal or rye flour. Everything else is basically just cheap flour loaded with artificial flavors and dyes (and that goes for the local bakeries and big chains like Clara or Miller, too).

I I never touch bakery bread; it’s always Miller or Claire for me...
I've never been a fan of Mavrović either—it just feels way too polished, too manicured, and honestly, a bit tacky and suspicious to me.

The reason you aren't feeling Mavrović's stuff is probably because you're missing all those additives that Miller and Claire pack into their dough... So much for your theory about things being "suspicious"...

I mostly stick to buying my bread from Demetar (you can find it in any organic grocery store), though if I'm ever in a pinch, I'll just eat whatever is available at the time...