Store-bought bread, on the other hand, can be made from more than 20. (And, no, we’re not counting toppings like seeds.) Among these 20-some ingredients? Inflammatory oils (like canola and soybean oil), dough conditioners (like ethoxylated monoglycerides and azodicarbonamide), emulsifiers (like sorbitan monostearate), bleaching agents (like calcium peroxide), preservatives (like calcium propionate), and metabolism-wrecking added sugars (like high fructose corn syrup). (Doesn’t sound too appetizing anymore, does it? Not only are these breads made from overcomplicated recipes, they’re also surprisingly deficient in the metabolism-boosting ingredients found in wholesome, whole-grain bread, and they’re loaded with potentially harmful ones.

Who doesn't love bread? I love bread! I am Italian bread is a staple for almost every meal. During the summer months, I try to stay away from bread as much as possible because I don't like feeling weighed down. In my house we always have bread. Mine Is gluten-free and the rest of the household as whatever bread is on sale or the cheapest. this lead me to look at the nutritional facts on the loaf of bread and I was shocked to see what my eyes saw! I gave up regular bread and I switched to gluten-free bread due to a gluten sensitivity. I am not saying Gluten Free bread is healthier because believe me THEY ARE NOT! I did, however, find a Gluten Free bread company that have decent nutrition facts and are 100% Gluten Free.

Canyon Bread has a wide variety of GF products from breads, buns, specialty, and bagels. If you are gluten-free for any reason and you're looking for GF bread that actually tastes and look like bread here is the link GF Bread
Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with canyon bread in any way I just really love their bread.
Today's post is inspired by the unhealthiest of bread section in my local grocery store and I thought I would bring you this post. If you are looking for unhealthy GF bread post that will be coming soon. But today's post is for all of my peeps that aren't GF and possibly might be or know someone who might be eating one of these brands of bread that I will be mentioning today.

Now onto the Unhealthiest Of bread

Pepperidge Farm Farmhouse Hearty White

Per slice (43 g): 110 calories, 1.5 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 240 mg sodium, 22 g carbs (1 g fiber, 4 g

sugar), 4 g protein

Most Americans grew up eating white bread, but it’s high time you STOP! White breads are made with refined wheat flour that has been stripped of its nutrients: namely, fiber, energizing B vitamins, and countless minerals. What’s left is a ground-up powder of simple sugars that your body treats more like sugar than it does complex carbs. Without fiber to help slow digestion, eating this bread will only provide a short spurt of energy rather than keep you satiated for hours. And with four grams of sugar per slice, eating a single sandwich will fill you up with as much sugar as a small packet of Jelly Beans.

Wonder Bread Classic White

Per slice: 70 calories, 0.5 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 100 mg sodium, 13 g carbs (0 g fiber, 2 g sugar), 2 g protein

While you’re reminiscing about your Wonder days, don’t forget this fact: Wonder Bread doesn’t pass the test when it comes to healthy options. As with any other simple carb, your body is going to digest each slice of bread quickly, leaving your stomach grumbling and your blood sugar unsteady, which may lead to unhealthy cravings shortly after eating and extra calories consumed.

Stroehmann Dutch Country 100% Whole Wheat

Per slice (38 g): 90 calories, 1 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 170 mg sodium, 18 g carbs (2 g fiber, 3 g sugar), 4 g protein

Yes, whole grain is their first ingredient, but what follows it is a slew of cheap additives, including an ingredient you’d be hard-pressed to see missing from your overly processed bread: Mono- and diglycerides. These additives are used to prolong flavor freshness, improve the texture of the dough, make it more uniform, and increase the loaf volume. The issue: These man-made additives likely contain the same artery-clogging trans fats that the FDA banned from our food back in 2015. The only reason they’re still allowed in your food? The FDA reviewed evidence and concluded that we don’t consume enough of them to count as hazardous; however, that “evidence” hasn’t been updated since 1975.

Hold on to your hats, because it gets worse: Not only does Stroehmann contain mono- and diglycerides, they also contain ethoxylated mono- and diglycerides. Although the additives themselves carry no additional threat, they could be contaminated with a carcinogenic byproduct of ethoxylation called 1,4-dioxane, which the U.S. National Toxicology Program has concluded is “reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen” based on numerous animal studies. If you can avoid this loaf, you should.

Nature’s Own Honey Wheat Bread

Per slice: 70 calories, 1 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 125 mg sodium, 13 g carbs (>1 g fiber, 2 g sugar), 3 g protein

Don’t be fooled by its name. Although Nature’s Own contains whole wheat flour, it’s not 100% whole wheat, which means your body will treat it similarly to a highly processed white bread. This loaf also includes repeat offenders such as inflammatory-fat-laden soybean oil, mono- and diglycerides (and the ethoxylated kind), and DATEM—a shelf-stabilizing emulsifier that is often made from artery-clogging partially hydrogenated oils.

Nature’s Own Butter Bread

Per slice: 60 calories, 0.5 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 95 mg sodium, 12 g carbs (< 1 g fiber, 1 g sugar), 3 g protein

Ask yourself: Does “butter bread” sound like a diet-friendly? It’s actually not the butter that’s at fault here, it’s the calcium peroxide, a bleaching agent used in whitening toothpaste that’s been banned from food in the EU and China. That’s not the worst of it. This bread isn’t just made up of wheat flour; Nature’s Own bulks it up with soy flour (which could be contaminated with metabolism-wrecking pesticides and is full of phytic acid, an antinutrient that prevents your body from absorbing two of the micronutrients that are added to bread, iron, and calcium).

Sunbeam Texas Toast

Per slice (38 g): 100 calories, 1 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 200 mg sodium, 18 g carbs (1 g fiber, 2 g sugar), 3 g protein

The extra-thickness of this bread isn’t the only reason to avoid it. Along with many of the Sunbeam breads, it’s made with a plethora of nasty additives, including soybean oil, mono- and diglycerides, ethoxylated mono- and diglycerides, calcium peroxide, and DATEM. They also use an ingredient called azodicarbonamide—you might know it as the “yoga mat” additive from the Subway bread debacle. This plastic dough conditioner is used to make bread dough fluffier so it can hold more gas (and thus become thicker without the extra calories). The Environmental Working Group (EWG) notes that because there are so few studies on its potential health risks (which include asthma, allergies, and cancer), azodicarbonamide should be removed from the food supply. I highly recommend you remove this bread from yours immediately!

Sara Lee Delightful 100% Whole Wheat Bread Made with Honey

Per 2 slices (45 g): 90 calories, 1 fat (0 g saturated fat), 190 mg sodium, 18 g carbs (5 g fiber, 2 g sugar), 6 g protein

Don’t be fooled by “light” options. Like this choice from Sara Lee, “Light” breads are often made with low-calorie fiber fillers (like wood-pulp-derived cellulose fiber) and artificial sweeteners that can damage gut health and throw off your brain’s sugar calibration. Instead, we recommend sticking with a whole grain “thin-sliced” loaf. And don’t forget to look at the serving size: Some breads come in smaller loaves, where two slices are equal to 56 grams, whereas a single slice in a different loaf is the same weight.

Arnold Whole Grains: Double Fiber

Per slice (43 g): 90 calories, 1.5 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 140 mg sodium, 19 g carbs (6 g fiber, 2 g sugar), 4 g protein

If you’re looking for extra fiber, seek out seeded loaves before defaulting to a bread with added fiber. Arnold’s recipe bulks up fiber with cellulose, a wood-pulp-derived fiber which only has the benefit of bulking up stool. That’s a significant downgrade from dietary fibers that help feed good gut bacteria, improve gut health, and boost satiety.

Glutino Gluten Free Multigrain Bread

Per slice (29 g): 80 calories, 3.5 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 170 mg sodium, 13 g carbs (>1 g fiber, >1 g sugar), >1 g protein

If you don’t have a gluten intolerance, you’re better off with a high-fiber, nutrient-dense whole-grain bread than this option. Water makes up the bulk of this bread, followed by tapioca, corn and potato starches, which are devoid of many energizing nutrients you find in whole wheat. If you have a corn allergy steer clear from this bread!

Pepperidge Farm Farmhouse Oatmeal

Per slice: 120 calories, 2 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 200 mg sodium, 22 g carbs (1 g fiber, 3 g sugar), 4 g protein

Sorry, this bread is not nearly as good for you as overnight oats. This “Farmhouse” style bread is packed with two kinds of sweeteners—both sugar and high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). High fructose sugar is a common additive in store-bought breads, but you should be looking for brands without it. The sweetener has been linked to fatty liver disease and metabolic disorders because our body turns fructose into fat and inflammatory compounds more readily than it does with glucose. If you are diabetic it is best to steer clear of this bread altogether.

King’s Hawaiian

Honey Wheat Dinner Rolls
Per roll (28 g): 100 calories, 2 g fat (1.5 g saturated fat), 90 mg sodium, 17 g carbs (1 g fiber, 6 g sugar), 3 g protein

King’s Hawaiian Hamburger Buns
Per 1 bun (46 g): 150 calories, 3.5 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 135 mg sodium, 25 g carbs (1 g fiber, 9 g sugar), 4 g protein

Who should get the award for worst bread? The King’s Hawaiian bakers or their food scientists? These buns are a conglomerate of nearly 50 chemicals, additives, and preservatives. Sugar, liquid sugar, honey, and invert syrup all contribute to a high sugar content, and there are weight-loss-stifling ingredients like mono- and diglycerides, along with ingredients we typically wouldn’t find in bread: calcium silicate (which is typically used as an insulation material), calcium stearate (the main component of soap scum), and monocalcium phosphate (commonly used in fertilizers). They all are GRAS (generally recognized as safe) by the FDA, but it’s still unsettling that the same additives we’re eating are being used in these non-food applications.

Pepperidge Farm Deli Flats, Soft 100% Whole Wheat

Per 1 roll: 100 calories, 1.5 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 170 mg sodium, 19 g carbs (5 g fiber, 3 g sugar), 6 g protein

We’ve always been fans of portion-controlled options, but that doesn’t mean all small sandwich rolls are safe bets. Pepperidge Farm’s offering contains the artificial sweetener sucralose, an ingredient known to impede your gut’s ability to fend off weight-gain-inducing inflammation.

Sara Lee Italian Bread

Per slice (32 g): 80 calories, 1 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 240 mg sodium, 16 g carbs (< 1 g fiber, < 1 g sugar), 2 g protein

If you want to avoid having a bloated belly after your lunch, don’t bother with Sara Lee’s Italian Bread, which is one of the highest-sodium slices on the market.

Arnold Whole Grains: Double Protein

Per slice (43 g): 100 calories, 2 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 150 mg sodium, 16 g carbs (3 g fiber, 2 g sugar), 7 g protein

Bakeries don’t need to add “wheat protein isolate” to increase their bread’s protein content. In fact, they just need to add whole-grain ingredients like flaxseed, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, and sesame seeds to get more protein, fiber, and micronutrients.

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Some Of The Unhealthiest Breads That Are On The Market Today