10 bread alternatives to try if you want to cut down on carbs

Fresh bread and delicious homemade pastries are nothing short of delicious, but some of our favorite baked goodies dont always love as back, as they can contain high amounts of carbohydrates and calories. Although the thought of cutting bread out of your diet may seem terrifying, youll be glad to know that there are plenty of low-carb alternatives to bread worth checking out that doesnt sacrifice taste or flavor. Below we spoke to some experts on all those easy swaps you can make if you are looking to pass on the high-carb overload altogether.Use cauliflower rice for pizza crustA great alternative to normal, carb-heavy rice, cauliflower can be mixed with eggs and some ground almonds to make a delicious pizza base, said Frida Harju-Westman, an in-house nutritionist at health app Lifesum. The prep time is a lot less than with bread-based pizzas, and the result is both tasty and healthy, she said. Instead of waffles try butternut squashHarju-Westman suggested that butternut squash can surprisingly be a good waffle swap. Cut the vegetable into a waffle-sized piece, add a bit of oil, and then set to bake, she advised. Make sure that the butternut squash is cooked through and golden on both sides, she said, and serve with your favorite choice of toppings. Instead of sandwich bread try cloud breadCloud bread is a homemade, tasty, gluten-free alternative to the bread we normally use for sandwiches, Harju-Westman told INSIDER. Primarily made from separated eggs and cream cheese, she explained that cloud bread is a low-carb and low-calorie alternative that can be used for sandwiches, burgers, and even pizzas. See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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