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Why Isn't White Bread Good for You?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Gianna Rose

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.