KNOW MORE ABOUT HEALTHIEST TYPES OF BREAD

Bread isn't exactly known for being slimming – or, for that matter, nutritious in general. Given the popularity of low-carb and gluten-free diets, it may be difficult to consider bread as beneficial to your health. Despite claims that it is fattening or high in carbs, the appropriate kind of bread may be an excellent healthy food. After all, many breads have a basic ingredient list that starts with whole grains – and eating more whole grains has been linked to weight loss and a lower risk of heart disease, cancer, and mortality from any cause. To set the record straight on which are healthiest, we’ve evaluated various types based on amounts of fiber, protein, micronutrients, and total calories, as well as what research says about their health benefits.

100% Whole Wheat Bread

It's no surprise that 100% whole wheat bread is high in fibre and nutrients, making it one of our top selections for the healthiest variety. An average slice of whole wheat bread contains 80 calories, 5 g protein, 0 g fat, 20 g carbohydrates, and 3 g fibre. Whole wheat breads include varying amounts of vital minerals such as selenium, manganese, calcium, thiamin, and phosphorus. Meeting your vitamin requirements is important, but the ultimate goal of excellent nutrition is, of course, actual health benefits. Whole wheat bread really delivers on this front. Increasing whole grains (such as those found in 100% whole wheat bread) has been demonstrated to lower the risk of a variety of chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, cancer, and heart disease.

Multigrain Bread

Wheat isn't the only grain that deserves to be recognised for its health benefits. Other whole grains, such as oats, amaranth, buckwheat, barley, and millet, can be used to add fiber, protein, and micronutrients to multigrain breads. Having saying that, finding a healthy multigrain bread might be difficult. When loaves are labelled as multigrain, it might be difficult to identify whether the grains used in them were whole or processed. Look for multigrain bread that is labelled "100% whole grain."

Sprouted Grain Bread

Whole grains are already nutritious, but picking them at the time of germination – that is, when they sprout – increases their vitamin content even further. Sprouted grains include more vitamins and minerals such as folate, iron, vitamin C, zinc, and magnesium, making them another healthy bread building component. Meanwhile, if you're aiming to limit your carb intake, sprouted grains can assist. They have fewer carbs because the germination process takes down starch. Sprouting grain breads have a low glycemic index due to their high protein and fibre content.

Oat Bread

Muesli isn't the only thing you can make with oats! These whole grains can be used to replace whole wheat in both store-bought and handmade loaves. Oats include beta glucan, a form of fibre that has been shown to cut bad cholesterol, stabilise blood sugar, and improve blood pressure. They're also high in soluble fiber, which can aid with constipation.

Flax Seed Bread

Flaxseeds are not grains, but that doesn't mean they aren't nutritious. These tiny seeds are abundant in fibre and polyunsaturated fats, both of which are beneficial to your health. Including flaxseed in your diet may help prevent against certain cancers, as well as improve heart health. Furthermore, because the seeds are inherently gluten-free, breads made with them (rather of wheat) can be a good option for persons with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. Flax seeds are ground into a meal that can be used to make a pleasant, healthy bread. Some commercially prepared loaves combine flax and wheat, but if you want a loaf made entirely with flaxseed (and no wheat), you may have to create your own. Fortunately, many flaxseed bread recipes are unyeasted, which means they don't need to be fermented.

Sourdough Bread

San Francisco's famed bread is not only delicious, but it also offers hidden health benefits. Sourdough bread is created by a fermentation process that adds beneficial microorganisms to the end product. Probiotics from fermented foods have been related to a variety of favourable health effects, including enhanced digestion and immunological function. And, because many experts9 believe that getting probiotics from meals rather than supplements is preferable, sourdough can supplement your daily amount. Choose a sourdough bread prepared with whole wheat flour for the healthiest option. You'll gain extra fiber, protein, and minerals as well as the bread's natural probiotics.

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