When Oprah Winfrey declared her love for bread and famously admitted to eating it every day, I couldn’t help but rejoice. Lately, whether through social media or some other form of food policing, bread gets a bad rap and is often a source of major nutrition confusion. Yet the truth is, it brings a lot of nutrition into a balanced diet, and you can eat it with so many other healthy proteins, fats vegetables and condiments. Be it a vehicle for avocado toast or the hero for your favorite healthy sandwich fillings, here are a few pointers for picking better bread.
Whole Grain vs. Refined Grains
I’m hopeful that no one will be surprised to learn that whole grains are healthier than refined ones. By definition, whole grains are intact grains, meaning that the three original grain parts (endosperm, germ and bran) are still present in the produced product. These components provide an array of different nutrients so removing any one (or more) during the refining process results in a less stellar product.
Source : nbcnews
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