You are a brain inside a body!

27 May 2026
Angeline Koh
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First try at making Keto-Friendly Bread

Singapore’s most common diseases are driven by lifestyle factors. Autoimmune is also prevalent. Making healthy lifestyle choices and changes is an uphill climb. Most of my life is lived in my head. I write, design, think, create. I love what I do. It is passion, hobby, and work all rolled up in one. That is a terrible combination. I sit a lot behind my desk. My doctor friend reminds me:

“You are not a brain. You are a brain inside a body!”

The scariest part for me is losing my independence, not being mobile.

Autoimmune refers to a biological malfunction where your immune system—which normally defends your body against viruses and bacteria—mistakenly attacks your own healthy cells and tissues. It happens when your body cannot tell the difference between “self” and foreign invaders. It produces proteins called autoantibodies that target normal, functioning parts of your body, leading to chronic inflammation and damage. There are over 100 known autoimmune conditions. – Cleveland Clinic

Gluten found in bread, noodles, and many of the food I love trigger abnormal immune responses, cause chronic inflammation, and damage the gut lining.

This past week, I made my first attempt at baking keto-friendly bread. Of course I prefer bread-bread – the kind you buy from the shops, the “real thing” – tasty and a little sweet. But it’s also a disaster for my gut health 😭.

On its own, this keto bread tastes bland but it’s dense and filling. My topping of sardines, onions, and tomatoes made it quite tasty and palatable. I can get used to it.

There are two parts to this bread recipe: the bread and the spread. Click here to watch the how-to video by Kochen Familie. Click the arrow ▶ to see details of the recipe.

How to prepare the bread
Ingredients and pre-baking preparations

I found most of the ingredients at NTUC FairPrice Finest supermarket. Pricey but it’s the alternative to paying for medicine (which I hope to be taken off). It takes a bit of effort to make but it will get faster once I get used to the steps.

Group A DRY Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup (90 gm) almond flour
  • 2 tablespoons (20 gm) psyllium husk
  • 2 teaspoons (10 gm) baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • Salt to taste

Group B SEEDS

B-1 and B-2 are seed of different sizes. Lightly toast to bring out fragrance and flavour. It easier to toast them separately so you don’t burn the smaller ones.

Group B-1 SEEDS
Toast lightly in frying pan

  • 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds and
  • 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds.
  • Chop to very small pieces if you prefer more texture
  • OR use a coffee grinder if you prefer it finer.

Group B-2 SEEDS
Toast lightly in frying pan.

  • 2 tablespoons (20 gm) flax seeds, ground in coffee grinder.
  • 2 tablespoons (20 gm) sesame seeds (no need to ground).

Group C WET Items

Add them one by one.

  • Three eggs, whipped (some people prefer to use just the egg white).
  • Add one cup (240 ml) Greek yogurt.
  • The yoghurt used in the video is a creamy liquid. The ones we get here in Singapore are like curd. I added some water to make it creamy.

MIX Group A & B dry items evenly.
Then add Group C wet items. Mix well.

BAKING

  • Bake for 40-45 minutes at 180 °C.
  • Grease the moulds with olive oil.
  • Sprinkle bottom of moulds with sesame seeds to make it easier to remove the bread from the moulds.
  • Lay out the dough.
  • Grease the top with olive oil.
  • Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
How to prepare the spread
Ingredients
  • ¾ cup (180 gm) cottage cheese.
  • 3 tbsp (20 gm) grated Parmesan.
  • Bunch of green onions.
  • Bunch of parsley.
  • Bunch of dill.
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil.
  • Salt and black pepper to taste.
  • 1 tbsp. l. (15 ml) lemon juice.
Benefits
Learn about the ingredients

Please do your own research.

🥜 Almonds

  • Source of: Plant-based protein, healthy monounsaturated fats, and dietary fiber.
  • Rich in: Vitamin E, magnesium, manganese, and antioxidants.
  • Improves: Heart health (by lowering LDL cholesterol) and insulin sensitivity.
  • Maintains: Healthy blood pressure levels and skin cellular health.

🌾 Psyllium Husk

  • Source of: Soluble and insoluble dietary fiber (derived from the seeds of the Plantago ovata plant).
  • Rich in: Mucilage (a gel-forming fiber that aids digestion).
  • Improves: Bowel regularity, digestion, and overall gut motility.
  • Maintains: Healthy blood sugar levels and optimal cholesterol balance.

🌱 Flax Seeds

  • Source of: Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a plant-based Omega-3 fatty acid.
  • Rich in: Lignans (antioxidants with estrogenic properties) and soluble fiber.
  • Improves: Digestive transit and cardiovascular health.
  • Maintains: Hormonal balance and stable blood sugar levels.

🌻 Sunflower Seeds

  • Source of: Healthy polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats.
  • Rich in: Vitamin E, selenium, copper, and B vitamins (like folate).
  • Improves: Immune function and the reduction of systemic inflammation.
  • Maintains: Healthy thyroid function and robust cellular health.

🎃 Pumpkin Seeds

  • Source of: Plant protein, healthy fats, and amino acids (like tryptophan).
  • Rich in: Magnesium, zinc, iron, and potent antioxidants.
  • Improves: Sleep quality, mood, and prostate/urinary tract health.
  • Maintains: Bone density, immune defense, and stable blood pressure.

🥚 Eggs

  • Source of: Complete, high-quality animal protein (containing all nine essential amino acids).
  • Rich in: Choline, B vitamins (B12​ and riboflavin), lutein, and zeaxanthin.
  • Improves: Brain development, cognitive function, and eye health (protects against macular degeneration).
  • Maintains: Muscle mass strength and cellular membrane integrity.

🥛 Yogurt (Natural)

  • Maintains: Bone density, dental strength, and healthy metabolic function.
  • Source of: Live, beneficial bacteria (probiotics) and easily absorbable protein.
  • Rich in: Calcium, phosphorus, B12​ vitamin, and potassium.
  • Improves: Gut microbiome diversity, digestion, and immune system response.

2 comments

  • I think it’s good to create awareness through sharing alternative healthier life style and personal choice. Many people struggle with health issues . thanks for sharing your keto bread making recipe.

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      Angeline Koh

      Thank you, Cath for taking time to comment.

      Several people asked how it tastes. The bread is dense and filling. I didn’t get hungry so quickly. It tastes kind of bland but not bad tasting, ie. you know, we Peranakans are connoisseurs of food. We have colourful taste buds. We can taste every nuances of flavours. Once I put the topping, the bland taste disappeared.

      You will have (healthy) guts after you after you eat this bread. 🤣

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