Bread has long been revered and has always been present on the table. There was a period when it was believed that bread is the first thing that needs to be excluded from the diet for those who seek to lose weight and lead a healthy lifestyle. But today nutritionists have rehabilitated bread.
According to the latest data, the average Russian eats 110 kg. bread a year. And no wonder. Bread is a source of vitamins B, PP and E, as well as magnesium, sodium and phosphorus. Vitamins and minerals present in bread have a beneficial effect on the nervous system and provide protection against stress. Therefore, refusing bread can lead to poor health.
What is the difference between white and rye bread
As soon as people learned how to make white flour of the highest grade, bread ceased to be the healthy product that our grandmothers baked. The fact is that it is the shell of cereals that contains all the necessary components that enable the body to digest and assimilate grain protein. It is white bread that should be avoided in use on an ongoing basis, since everything valuable is removed from the grain - the shell and the germ. All that remains is starch and fast carbohydrates. But, nevertheless, it is allowed to eat it in a dried form for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, since, having less acidity, it is easier to digest. And if you pamper yourself sometimes, there will be no harm to the figure. For daily use, however, it is better to choose products made from wholemeal flour, i.e. Rye bread.
In addition, pay attention to yeast and yeast-free bread. The latter is more useful for the body. It is not so lush, but it does not destroy the intestinal microflora. If you nevertheless bought yeast, then dry it in a toaster or in a dry frying pan before use.
Bran bread will protect against cardiovascular diseases. Almost all nutrients are concentrated in its toasted crust.
But the most useful bread is considered to be spelled flour (spelled). It contains not only vitamins, but also amino acids. Spelled products can be consumed even by people sensitive to proteins of refined wheat varieties. Among other things, spelled bakery products have a pleasant nutty flavor. Of course, it is not always possible to find such bread on the shelves, but there is already a tendency to increase spelled products.
What to look for when choosing bread
Always look at the crust when choosing bread. If there are small bumps on the surface, then the bread was made from uneven flour. When choosing sliced bread, look at the slices. The more heterogeneous inclusions in it, differing in color and texture, the coarser the flour was grinding. This means that such bread is healthier.
Despite the fact that for the daily diet it is better to choose bread made from whole grain flour, there is nothing to worry about, sometimes indulge yourself with white. Moreover, if after that an active day awaits you. As the saying goes: there should be common sense and balance in everything.
