This is a summarized article from Eating Well.
The Yolk
- 95% of Americans don’t get enough fiber, but need 25-28 grams per day
- Bread is a good source of folate, fiber, iron, and B vitamins
- Sourdough may be easier to digest
- Whole wheat may have more nutrients
- What happens to your body?
- More fiber – whole grain bread has more
- More nutrients – iron, fiber, folate, vitamins, protein, calcium, manganese, zinc
- Blood sugar spike – especially white bread
- Less so with whole grain bread
- Less so by adding fat and protein to your bread
- Sluggishness
- Energy that wears off quick with bread only (add fat/protein to bread)
Perspective
- Blood sugar spikes and sluggishness most likely happen when eating only plain white bread by itself
- Bread is not “bad” and can be part of a balanced diet
- Try to eat more whole grain breads
- Try to replace one meal at a time with whole grains if it’s new for you
- Everything in moderation
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