You can eat some bread, but not too much

Bread is permitted on the Budwig diet but only in moderation. It must be made from 100% whole grains; white flour is not permitted.  Some people use sprouted grains.

You can have bread for breakfast or lunch, with hard cheese or spread with oleolux and/or quark-linseed oil cream.

Bread should only be eaten if you are still hungry after eating all the other important components of the Budwig Diet.

When Bread May Not Be Suitable

Many commercially produced breads contain added fats, sugars, emulsifiers, preservatives, or dough improvers. On the Budwig diet, breads containing added fats—including olive oil—are not considered suitable.

Homemade wholemeal bread made with simple ingredients and allowed to rise slowly is a better choice. It must contain no added fats, sugar, chemical dough improvers, or other chemical additives.

Sourdough bread is excellent option. Its more complex fermentation process can improve digestibility and enhance the availability of nutrients. Many people find it easier to tolerate than conventional yeast bread.

Making Your Own Bread

Almost all commercially-made bread in bakeries or supermarkets has added fat and even if that is olive oil it isn’t compatible with the Budwig Diet so is not acceptable.  Many breads also include sugar and chemical yeast accelerators.

Homemade wholemeal bread, slowly risen, is a good option; it must be made with no additives, accelerators, fats or sugar.

Sourdough is often better tolerated and has nutritional benefits from a more complex fermentation process.

Grain Choices and Alternatives

If you cannot tolerate wheat, you may find that other grains such as oats, barley, rye, or spelt are better tolerated. Individual tolerance varies, however, and some people with coeliac disease and other gluten-related conditions need to avoid these grains altogether, though some people tolerate gluten-free oats.

Here are some  naturally gluten-free alternatives that can be used to make breads, flatbreads, or crispbreads, including:

• Buckwheat
• Quinoa
• Amaranth
• Ground flaxseed
• Chickpea flour
• Broad bean flour
• Brown rice flour

These alternatives provide variety and can be suitable for people who cannot eat wheat or other related gluten-containing grains.

Whatever type of bread you choose, make sure every ingredient is compatible with the Budwig diet and is of the highest possible quality.