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There's a high protein bread available now - bargain at £5 a loaf!

The bread that can help you get fitter, not fatter: Loaf contains SEVEN TIMES as much protein as regular bread - and it's full of Omega 3 too

High Protein loaf designed for those on high protein diet who love bread
Contains 15g of protein per slice, normal bread contains about 2g
Has 13.9g carbs per slice; regular bread has around 16g
Took more than 80 recipes to perfect
Dr Zak'S manufacturers defend £5 price tag, saying it's a specialist product

By Deni Kirkova

PUBLISHED: 18:00, 29 July 2013 | UPDATED: 18:51, 29 July 2013

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For years, dieters have berated themselves for every bite of bread that has passed their lips.

But tucking into carbs could actually help us with our healthy eating plan thanks to a new loaf which claims to be 'revolutionary'.

Protein Bread, which has just launched in the UK, contains seven times as much protein as normal bread and the carb count is 3g lower per slice.
A dieter's dream? Protein Bread, which is made in Britain from wholemeal flour, took almost three years to develop

A dieter's dream? Protein Bread, which is made in Britain from wholemeal flour, took almost three years to develop

Protein Bread, which has just been launched in the UK and is made in Britain from wholemeal flour, took almost three years to develop with the formula going through more than 80 recipes before its manufacturers, Dr Zak's, deemed it good enough.

It is much denser than normal bread too. One loaf weighs 850 grams - about three times heavier than sliced white bread - yet its makers claim it tastes exactly like regular bread but without the excess carbs.

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It includes more than 15 grams of wheat and pea protein in every slice - regular breads contain only around two grams of protein - which aims to make consumers feel fuller without feeling bloated.

The bread is high in Omega 3s too, so eating it claims to keeps you fuller for longer than conventional high fat bread.

And while there's no doubt it does the trick (see the review below), this is not a diet food for those avoiding carbs completely.

A piece of Warburtons wholemeal bread contains 16g of carbohydrates, for example, whereas a piece of Protein Bread contains 13.9g.

So while the balance of protein is in the favour of the fitness enthusiast, High Protein Bread is not intended as part of a carb-free plan.

The company who make the bread hope that it will be a hit with fitness fanatics because it allows them to enjoy toast and sandwiches while still maintaining a high protein diet – ideal for muscle gain.
No excess carbs: A loaf of the bread weighs 850 grams - about three times heavier than white bread - yet makers claim it tastes exactly like regular bread without the excess carbs

No excess carbs: A loaf of the bread weighs 850 grams - about three times heavier than white bread - yet makers claim it tastes exactly like regular bread without the excess carbs
The bread (pictured), which is made in Britain from wholemeal flour, took almost three years to develop with the formula going through more than 80 recipes to perfect
The bread (pictured), which is made in Britain from wholemeal flour, took almost three years to develop with the formula going through more than 80 recipes to perfect

The bread (pictured), which is made in Britain from wholemeal flour, took almost three years to develop with the formula going through more than 80 recipes to perfect

A spokesman for MuscleFood.com, who created the bread, said: 'Everyone knows that a high protein, low carbohydrate diet is ideal for losing weight and building muscle and thousands of athletes and keep fit enthusiasts try to maintain this type of diet.

'But avoiding carbs isn’t easy, particularly bread. So we saw a gap in the market for a new kind of bread, one with a much lower carbohydrate content than normal bread and a much higher protein content.

'The best bit is it actually tastes like gorgeous bread, not cardboard but proper, freshly made bread.
The brand knew that avoiding bread was hard so saw a gap in the market for a new kind of bread, one with a much lower carbohydrate content than normal bread and a much higher protein content

The brand knew that avoiding bread was hard so saw a gap in the market for a new kind of bread, one with a much lower carbohydrate content than normal bread and a much higher protein content

'It is more expensive than high fat bread but you wouldn't compare the cost of a chocolate bar to a protein bar, so you shouldn't compare the cost of Protein Bread with high carb, high fat, low protein traditional bread.

'In fact, our Protein Bread is better value than Protein Shakes and Protein Bars on a per gram of protein basis.

'At the current offer price, just 18.6p per 10 gram of protein compared to £1.00 per 10 gram for Protein Bars and 71p for pre-mixed Protein Shakes.

'We have already been amazed by the demand for the product and we really think it could lead to a revolution in weight control.'

Tim Hart, Personal Trainer and Nutritionist (BSc Nutrition) at Reebok Sports Club, said: 'The protein bread does contain a much higher protein content than normal bread.

'This offers some advantages such as slowing down digestion time compared to wheat bread alone, as well as providing an additional source of protein.

'However it is important to remember bread is not an unhealthy food and the £5 per loaf price tag means there are many cheaper ways to obtain a quality protein source.'

Celebrity nutritionist Patrick Holford added: 'Protein slows down the release of carbs effectively making this bread a source of "slow-releasing carbohydrates".

'The net effect should be feeling fuller for longer.

'The ideal sandwich combines protein with carbohydrate, plus lots of vegetables.

'Using this bread, being higher in protein, together with another source of protein, such as lean meat, fish, eggs or beans (e.g. hummus) plus lots of greens such as lettuce, watercress or spinach, would be an ideal lunch in terms of giving you sustained energy.'

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[FantasyIreland]

A fiver for an effin loaf!

Good old Rye bread with scrambled egg and baked beans/chopped tomatoes...... Yummy and equally,if not more,nutritious!

 

[117 M34]

Couple of people on my facebook going on about the high juice diet - any opinions on that?

I wouldn't be able to cope on it, just eating 1 meal a day

 

[yatesy94]

Hey new to this fitness stuff. I'd like to get myself into a regime where I could lose about a stone or so by mid September for a friends wedding. I'm 19 and around 12 and half stone wanted to lose a bit of fat on my stomach and add a bit of muscle gradually after that. I know building muscle is going to take a couple of months so I'm realistic about that aspect. Diet is ok I try to stay away from fatty food almost never eat takeaway; don't drink more than average but my diet consists of lots of Carbs which might be my downfall.

Currently play 5-a-side football twice a week and take my dog for at least an hour walk daily. Got a set of 20KG weights but rarely use them can anyone point me to a website which advise on what exercises I could stick to, to achieve my goal. Heard lots of good stuff about that Insanity workout but bit dubious about which workouts would suit me best. Any help would be appreciated, thanks.

 

[another generation]

Got a tip about Bikram Yoga in town, and have already put myself through two sessions in town. I'm always better at doing the fitness thing if there's someone at the front, beasting us through it. Introductory offer is 20 quid for 10 consecutive days. Must have lost calories, just from the heat in the room. Will see how many times I can get there over the next few days, before I go back to the frozen north.

 

[garymj]

A fiver for an effin loaf!

Good old Rye bread with scrambled egg and baked beans/chopped tomatoes...... Yummy and equally,if not more,nutritious!

Good advice this ,an old trainer once said to me, why eat"milk and egg protein powder", when you can eat the milk and eggs.

 

[garymj]

Whats your opinions on xross fit. i read alot about it and they mock it and call it a fad.

Everything is a fad.

even normal weight training ? i really dont think so.

Been round the gym game over 30 years, seen just about everything,what works what dosnt, bit like trying to re invent the wheel.People trying to sell a new product, You want be big? train heavy and hard,eat well and rest.You want be Thin? nothing beats going for a 25 min run 3 to 4 times a week.

 

[foxy]

Hey new to this fitness stuff. I'd like to get myself into a regime where I could lose about a stone or so by mid September for a friends wedding. I'm 19 and around 12 and half stone wanted to lose a bit of fat on my stomach and add a bit of muscle gradually after that. I know building muscle is going to take a couple of months so I'm realistic about that aspect. Diet is ok I try to stay away from fatty food almost never eat takeaway; don't drink more than average but my diet consists of lots of Carbs which might be my downfall.

Currently play 5-a-side football twice a week and take my dog for at least an hour walk daily. Got a set of 20KG weights but rarely use them can anyone point me to a website which advise on what exercises I could stick to, to achieve my goal. Heard lots of good stuff about that Insanity workout but bit dubious about which workouts would suit me best. Any help would be appreciated, thanks.

Google “lower ab work outs” and “upp ab work outs” there are plenty of good blogs with gifs and videos.

Most are quite similar. Start with simple exercises first then work your way to the more advanced work outs.

 

[117 M34]

Hey new to this fitness stuff. I'd like to get myself into a regime where I could lose about a stone or so by mid September for a friends wedding. I'm 19 and around 12 and half stone wanted to lose a bit of fat on my stomach and add a bit of muscle gradually after that. I know building muscle is going to take a couple of months so I'm realistic about that aspect. Diet is ok I try to stay away from fatty food almost never eat takeaway; don't drink more than average but my diet consists of lots of Carbs which might be my downfall.

Currently play 5-a-side football twice a week and take my dog for at least an hour walk daily. Got a set of 20KG weights but rarely use them can anyone point me to a website which advise on what exercises I could stick to, to achieve my goal. Heard lots of good stuff about that Insanity workout but bit dubious about which workouts would suit me best. Any help would be appreciated, thanks.

Google “lower ab work outs” and “upp ab work outs” there are plenty of good blogs with gifs and videos.

Most are quite similar. Start with simple exercises first then work your way to the more advanced work outs.

You can't target areas to lose weight from

 

[FantasyIreland]

You can't target areas to lose weight from

Yep.

Train hard and heavy with minimum rest periods and eat a consistent clean diet.

You can do all the sit ups/leg raises you want but if your diet is shite you'll still be a fatty.