For decades, husband and wife duo, Ronit and Yoel, shared a vision of creating a healthier bread that allows individuals with dietary restrictions and special diets to enjoy baked goods. Ronit, a registered dietician, and Yoel, a lifelong baker and self-appointed mad scientist, realized they could combine their passions to create a line of superfood-rich bread, buns and more that are not only good for you, but taste great too.
Flaxseed is high in omega-3 fats as well as fiber,” said Ronit Halaf, a registered dietitian who founded the company with her baker husband, Yoel Halaf, in 2019. “Psyllium husk is a vital ingredient in all of our products. It contains soluble fiber and insoluble fiber, which helps increase fullness, slow digestion and, most importantly, keeps you regular. Wheat protein, otherwise known as wheat gluten, is essential for holding our products together. It contains trace amounts of wheat and is a rich source of fiber, vitamins and minerals.
ROYO Bread Co - a US family-owned and operated bread company known for its high-fibre, low-carb, plant-based baked goods - has unveiled a new low-calorie artisan bread. The pre-sliced bread contains only 30 calories and 2g of net carbs per slice, along with 11g of heart-healthy fibre. Made from non-GMO wheat resistant starch, oat fibre, wheat bran, whole grain rye flour, ground flaxseed and psyllium husk, the offerings are also vegan, keto-friendly and certified Kosher.
Even non-keto folks who are trying to watch their carb intake can’t seem to get enough of this vegan, non-GMO bread. It’s soft but sturdy, toasts like a dream, and only contains 2 grams of net carbs thanks to the 11 grams of satiating fiber. Plus, it’s only 30 calories a slice. So, it makes sense why some reviewers claim this bread has “changed their life.”
On this episode of the Alix Turoff Nutrition podcast, Alix sits down with Ronit and Yoel Halaf, the husband-and-wife co-founding duo behind ROYO.
Available online, ROYO Bread is made from flaxseed, which contains omega-3s and gut-friendly fiber. Much of that fiber (11 grams per slice) comes from resistant wheat starch, an insoluble fiber and flour replacement that helps to regulate digestion and keep you fuller longer.
