How did we end up eating something for so long that the FDA didn’t even call it bread?
For decades, the thing we were told was “healthy,” “modern,” and “convenient” didn’t meet the government’s own definition of bread. Then something changed.
What happened to real bread in America—and why does it matter now?
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Closing Thoughts
That’s the story of The Loaf and the Lie—how bread was reshaped by industry, and how many of us are working to reclaim what was lost. If this spoke to you, you’re not alone.
Your first step in taking our bread back starts with community.
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We’re waiting for you—with flour on our hands and stories to share.
Because bread belongs to all of us.
– Henry
