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Edward
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22 Jul 2008 10:31 AM
    I am about to start the zone eating program and it seems that the biggest problem that I may have is lunch.

    Is it okay to eat say a turkey on one slice of whole wheat bread.

    What kind of bread is permitted and do you know what type of block size and composition that bread may be?

    Thanks
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    22 Jul 2008 11:27 AM
    Not all bread is the same. You could read the nutritional label, to figure out the net carbs in your bread. Since there are approximately 9 grams of carb per carb block, you would have to figure out what other carbs to add to your meal, to round it out.

    Not sure if you are aware, or if you have read any of the books, but bread is a carb that is considered "unfavorable", or you may see it listed as "high density" on the food guide. Anyway, it is best to keep these foods to no more than 25% of your carb intake for that meal. So, if you are eating a 4 block meal plan, and if we assume that your slice of bread is 1 block, then just supplement the other 3 blocks with lower density favorable carbs.

    As I said, not all bread is the same. One of the better choices would be to look for sprouted wheat bread, or "Ezekiel bread". I believe that the glycemic load of this bread is supposed to be lower.

    Now, if you want some alternatives to bread, you could try a lower carb pita bread or wrap (although these are still unfavorable carb). Another idea is to wrap your turkey in a piece of romaine lettuce. You virtually would not have to even count that! Which leaves the rest of your meal wide open for other favorable carbs.
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    24 Jul 2008 04:21 PM
    Thank you very much!
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    24 Jul 2008 09:18 PM
    Your welcome!
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