Five Myths and Truth about Bread

Myth 1: There is zero nutritional value in bread, just lots of empty carbs.

Truth: Yes, bread is our main source of carbohydrate but they are essential for healthy diet and are a source of energy for your body. At the same time bread provides you with many other important nutrients such as:

a. Fiber which is helping to keep our digestive system healthy.

b. Calcium which is absolutely essential for your bones, nerves and muscles to work properly.

c. Iron which is needed for healthy blood cells and overall circulation.

d. B vitamins such as niacin, thiamine, folic acid.

Myth 2: Brad is fattening

Truth: Whole grain bread is a low fat food. Most breads has only 2- 4% fat and sugar which comes from grain itself. Average slice of bread has less about 80 calories. Bread is not fattening by itself, the other stuff that you it with it is. So use spreads sparingly and avoid high fat toppings and fillings.

Myth 3: Bread has too much salt

Truth: Salt plays a major role in dough formation, fermentation rate and flavor of bread and so all breads will contain some salt. But in fact bread is a low sodium food. It’s about only 2.5g (1/2 tsp) of salt in a regular loaf of bread.

Myth 4: Many people are allergic/intolerant to bread

Truth: It’s estimated that only about 4% of population might suffer from true food allergy (abnormal reactions of body’s immune system). Nevertheless 20% believe themselves to have an allergic reaction to wheat without being properly diagnosed by doctor. For most people it’s unnecessary to avoid bread and other wheat products. If you suspect that you might be suffering from wheat intolerance consult with the doctor. Self-diagnosis can potentially be harmful to your health.

Myth 5: All contemporary wheat grain is unhealthy

Truth: Not all grain is genetically modified. Eat bread made of organic wheat. It’s non GMO, grown on clean lands without pesticides or synthesized fertilizers. 7 Grain Bread made of certified 100% organic grain.