Gluten Free Items And Fat Content

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I am finding that gluten free does not equate to low fat content.  I think this has been covered before on this forum but felt it was worth bringing up again. 

 

I have had a bit higher cholesterol reading since going through menopause which is normal but my doctor wants to get it lower with diet and exercise.  This was all before I found out I am gluten sensitive. I watch fat contents as well as cholesterol levels on everything I buy at the store.  But the fat contents on most gluten free breads and cookies are outrageously high at times. 

 

I ordered some bread from a bakery in Utah and they threw in a couple of free cookies to try.  The cookies were very good but the fat content was 15% with a 42% saturated fat level.  I had already eaten half the cookie before I read the back of the package.  That was all I ate of it for today! Their bread was also high in fat. 

 

I have found that Udi's and Canyon Bakehouse have very low fat levels with no saturated fat.  Udi's has no cholesterol while Canyon Bakehouse has a low level of cholesterol.  

 

Between my gluten intolerance, cholesterol and my husband's dairy intolerance I feel like I have become a professional label reader!!!