Bread can be a healthy complex carb if you choose whole-grain over white varieties. From the benefits of banana bread to baking with coconut and rice flour, learn which ingredients to avoid for optimal wellness.
Milling wheat for flour is a laborious process, but it produces flours of varying gluten content. Gluten has recoil and stretch properties, giving structure to your finished goods.
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You may not typically think of bread as part of a low-carb diet, one that can lower the risk of heart disease, decrease triglycerides and help maintain weight loss. But many types and brands of breads are lower in carbohydrates than traditional varieties and can be a part of a low-carb diet.
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If you’re treating an upset stomach by eating wheat bread, it is best to use white bread. Whole-wheat bread may contain a lot of fiber, which according to Virginia Tech, could prolong or make your symptoms worse. The most effective way to treat an upset stomach is by modifying your diet until your symptoms improve.
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To make white bread, food manufacturers remove the bran and wheat germ from wheat flour, and bleach it white using potassium bromate, benzoyl peroxide or chlorine dioxide gas. The question of which bread, white or brown, is healthier, depends on a variety of factors that are important to understand when you shop.
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White bread -- the ubiquitous soft and fluffy slices still favored by many -- looks delicious but has little substance. Most hamburger buns, French and Italian bread, Kaiser rolls, bagels and pizza crust are also white bread and none of them are good for you.
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Jimmy John's is a popular sandwich restaurant in the United States that often sells its day-old bread to customers at a deeply discounted price.
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Challah bread, also known as Sabbath bread, has a soft texture and egg flavor. It is traditionally braided, and the crust is washed with egg. This bread may have raisins and can be sweet or savory. This bread figures prominently in the Jewish religion and is often served for the Sabbath.
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The earliest origins of the BLT are unclear, but it is believed to be a descendant of a Victorian-era tea sandwich. In spite of its simple ingredients, this sandwich is moderately high in calories and fat.
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You choose whole wheat bread for its higher nutritional value, but upon reading the labels of many brands, realize they contain no more fiber and just as many added sugars and fillers as white bread. Not all wheat breads are created equal.
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The calories in one slice of bread can easily be worked into your daily diet without ruining your calorie goals. But if your meal includes two slices or more -- whether in a sandwich, as toast or served alongside pasta -- white bread is high enough in calories that they can quickly accumulate.
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If your pantry includes tuna, you're hardly alone. According to the National Fisheries Institute, consumers in the United States enjoy more than a million pounds of tuna annually.
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Panini bread can provide a sweet and pleasant taste to your lunchtime sandwich. However, it has a high calorie count and can hinder your attempt to eat healthy. The carbohydrates and calories in panini bread can spike blood sugar and make it difficult to lose weight.
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Many brands of whole-grain bread have slightly different calorie counts, due to minor differences in each manufacturer's recipe. One standard, 26-gram slice of whole-grain bread contains 69 calories, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference.
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A turkey sandwich on whole-wheat bread can be low in calories and saturated fats and can be eaten more often than higher-fat choices such as cheeseburgers, tacos or other fried food.
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The croissant, a French classic with a crescent shape, consists of layers of pastry dough, made flaky and light with creamy butter. It's a melt-in-your-mouth pastry that makes the perfect accompaniment to a steaming cup of hot coffee in the morning.
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Depending on where you get your banana bread, it can be a health bomb or a health boost. Many packaged and bakery breads tend to be high in calories, sugar and fats. However, options for healthier breads are increasing as companies and bakers become more aware of the desire for a lighter, more nutritious banana loaf.
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Going on a low-carbohydrate diet doesn't have to mean missing out on the cardiovascular, digestive and weight-management benefits of whole grains; plenty of bread brands have developed low-carb, whole-grain options.
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Many popular recipes call for tortillas. Some work just fine with either whole wheat or flour tortillas. For others, the differences in taste and texture can spoil or perfect a dish. The differences between wheat and white flour tortillas also go beyond aesthetics, into the realm of nutrition.
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Finding vegan bread is not as difficult as people may think. The best way to determine if bread is vegan is by reading the ingredient label or visiting the bread company’s website.
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Including whole wheat bread in your diet is an easy way to increase your daily whole-grain intake. Whole grains include the entire grain kernel, which is made up of the bran, germ and endosperm. Whole wheat bread is a rich source of fiber, minerals and is low in fat and cholesterol.
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