For many people with digestive issues, fiber is a touchy subject. And the reason?

Fermentation.

You see, our gut is home to trillions of microbes including bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms. These microbes have a myriad of activities and produce many different substances, depending on the type of bacteria they are… and what you feed them!

While friendly bacteria are the “peace keepers” - making your belly feel comfortable and quiet while producing substances that boost health – unfriendly bacteria can be the cause of gas, bloating, and discomfort (not to mention constipation, diarrhea and more serious issues).

In both cases, when bacteria are fed a “substrate” (fiber or other carbohydrates), they transform it into new compounds through the process of fermentation.  For example, when healthy bacteria eat certain types of fiber, they produce a gut-healing, cell-protecting,antioxidant substance called butyrate.

Fermentation can be very beneficial and health-promoting.  However, for many of us with compromised guts and an imbalance of bad bacteria (up to 70% of thepopulation!), fermentation can mean discomfort… and even disease.

In fact, when certain unhealthy varieties of bacteria are fed they produce lipopolysaccharides (LPS)– toxic compounds that promote leaky gut, autoimmunity, mood imbalances, “brainfog”, and much, much more. 

Psyllium is a special kind of viscous fiber. Viscous fibers attract a lot of water and form a slippery gel, known as mucilage. This is what makes psyllium so helpful to “keep things moving”. Oddly enough, it’s also why psyllium helps to normalize a too-loose bowel.

Recent research published in Proceedings of the Nutrition Society found that viscous fibers like psyllium are resistant to digestion and poorly fermentable.

So while psyllium can certainly help you to be more “regular”, it won’t encourage the rapid growth of bacteria – good or bad – in your microbiome that other forms of fiber can.

The result: Psyllium doesn’t cause the bloating, cramps or discomfort that many other fibers do.

In fact, we now know that blood sugar and longevity are inversely correlated.

A meta-analysis published in The Annals of Internal Medicine looked at HbA1c – which measures your average blood sugar levels over the past three months.  Not surprisingly, the researchers found that  every 1% increase in HbA1c ups the risk of death – from all causes – by 24% for men and 28% for women. 

It has been said that “Wellness is not the absence of disease, it is the presence of health.” We now know that without healthy blood sugar control, you can’t be truly “well”.

This is why all of the products we create here at Wellness Bakeries are formulated with your blood sugar – and overall health! - in mind.

Remember that we are all biochemically unique and have different blood sugar responses to different foods. We proudly display complete nutrition information on all of our products and recipes so you can make the best choices for your health.

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To satisfy our own cravings for delicious (and truly healthy) bread, Wellness Bakeries set out to create a grain- and gluten-free, carb-conscious bread - that tastes just like the real thing.

Over the years, we tested dozens of formulas. Frankly, many were flops... some were good...  a few were great... and ONE was clearly "The Best of the Best"!

Introducing Miracle Bread -
The Heavenly Paleo & Keto Bread Mix that Does it All!

Miracle Bread tastes so much like the bread you love, you'll never feel like you're missing out…

• It rises like REAL bread
• It fills your home with the aroma of REAL bread
• It has the same crusty-chewy goodness of REAL bread
  
  

And because it’s made with functional, real-food ingredients, this divinely delicious (and nutritious) alternative has 90% fewer carbs than commercial loaf bread!

It’s also up for any preparation, including buns, baguettes and rolls... sandwich breads… pizza… calzones... and even sweet cinnamon rolls, sticky buns and decadent French toast!

And making a batch of Miracle Bread is easy. The active time is about five minutes (with no kneading or bread machine required).

You don’t have to choose between bread and your health… you just have to choose healthy bread!

Choose Miracle Bread, so you can have your bread… and be well too!™ 

The real “miracle” of Miracle Bread is how versatile it can be…

With a few variations, you can easily whip this one simple mix into:

• Hearty Breakfast Breads
• Sweet (and Carb-Conscious) Dessert Breads
• Crusty-Chewy Dinner Breads
• PLUS: Savory Sensations – Like Pizza & Calzones!
  
  

And with dozens of blend-and-bake recipes, you’ll never run short on ideas and inspiration.

Here are just a few delicious creations you can easily make...