BetsyB
Assistant Cook
I think it's important to point out that not all store bought bread is unhealthy.
Nature's Own 100% whole wheat has no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives, and no HFCS. It also tastes far better than any other bread I've bought, including fresh from the bakery. It doesn't have a long shelf life, likely due to the no preservatives.
Yes, it has sugar, but only 2g. They do make a sugar-free bread as well. Considering the DV for added sugar is 24-36 grams, a sandwich with store bought bread is hardly something to concern myself with.
Homemade doesn't always automatically equal healthier. I've seen plenty of "home cooked" things that would give me a coronary if I ate it lol.
It's hard in my area to find brands that don't have many additives and when you do, at say, whole foods, their super expensive. That's what I meant up above when I said I can't buy all organic stuff, economics is always a factor. If we could as easily grow our own veggies and fruits we would. Bread though is easy. As far as unhealthy home made breads, well you choose how to make it and what to put in, you are the boss. What others put in doesn't have to be what you put in. No need to read a label that may or may not be accurate, you know what you've put in and catered to *your* needs.