Oh yes, Not long ago I received a request from a reader to explore the carb claims from Julian Bakery Breads. I contacted the bakery who claim to have 1 carb per slice and asked for a sample loaf. They sent me 2 different loaves, one claiming 1 carb per slice and another claiming 2 carbs per slice. After reading the ingredient list I immediately had doubts. I simply didn't believe their label claims based on the ingredient list.My next step was to contact the bakery again and ask for back up to label info. Instead I got a song and dance e mail here's what they said;
Doug, Our nutritional label was carefully calculated by working with a lab and nutritionist that calculated the nutritional information of each ingredient based on the amounts we used plus the additional benefit of each grain being sprouted which aids in increased fiber and digestion of our bread. We also recommend you take a look at how our bread reacts with a Type 2 Diabetic Customer who did not see an increase in her blood sugar when eating our bread which would not be possible if our bread was not 1 Net Carb. Please go here:
http://plainolfood.blogspot.com/2009/04/julian-bakerys-smart-carb-1-bread.htmlMy next step was to go to the blog and and review the testimonial, which was a year old. After reading it I asked the blog owner if her experience with the bread and her blood sugars were still a positive one after a year, she never responded. I did however receive by private e mail this response to my query;
Hi..I just read your post about Julian Bakery bread. I personally thought it would the best thing in my diabetic life...however, when I first started buying it, I did not test after eating it...as I have been instructed to test before meals. There was no warning when I started using it. When I saw the red warning I did and one slice raised my blood glucose over 100 points. I will not eat it again. I used to use the Ezekiel low GI and didn't test then either, but plan to go back and try it. Who would have thought with all whole grain and lots of fiber, it would cause such a spike..and only one slice... just wanted to speak of my experience. Thanks, Joan
It's very important to recognize that when something seems too good to be true it should be questioned. Labeling of carbs is lax and not really monitored the way you'd expect by the the FDA. Always look at the ingredients on the label when in doubt, if it's loaded with grains it turns to sugar....PERIOD...
Remember this rule, if it looks like a duck, waddles like a duck, quacks like a duck....it's a duck
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