Nutritionists and health food experts often talk about the benefits of whole grains and the dangers of white bread.
But these words should not be taken categorically. The fact is that white bread can also be good for your health.
The publication “ DoctorPiter ” reports on what kind of white bread is approved by nutritionists, citing nutritionist and doctor of medical sciences Mariyat Mukhina.
The harm of white bread
Unlike black and grey bread, white baked goods are made from premium wheat flour, which contains almost only starch and high-calorie, easily digestible carbohydrates.
It has almost no grain shell, so its benefits are practically zero.
For example, 100 grams of whole grain and black bread contain 20-25% of the daily requirement of coarse fiber, while the same amount of white bread contains no more than 10%.
White baked goods are also associated with the risk of developing excess weight, obesity and diabetes.
Healthy white bread
1. This is bread that has pseudo-cereals and seeds added (quinoa, amaranth, chia seeds, flax, sunflower, sesame). This bread is rich in fiber and healthy fats.
2. If it is bread made from whole wheat flour. It retains some of the bran and germ of the grain and is more nutritious compared to regular flour.
3. Bread should not contain any extra ingredients, artificial additives, preservatives or flavor enhancers.
4. The sugar content should be minimal.
5. White bread is also beneficial, containing at least 3 grams of fiber per serving.
6. A mandatory condition is the absence of GMOs and organic ingredients.
