When eating bread it's not just about the calories. The key is to always look at the additional nutritional values.
Lets compare Tesco medium white and wholemeal bread:
White
Calories -
95.68
Carbs -
18.24g
Fibre - 0.92g
Protein - 3.24g
Wholemeal
Calories - 93.52
Carbs - 14.68g
Fibre -
2.64g
Protein -
4.76g
Key Facts - Why To Eat Wholemeal Bread
Less carbs
More fibre
More protein
Wholemeal offers essential nutrients because it is less refined. This means it still contains the nutrient-rich bran and germ, both of which are removed when making white flour.
Other Health Benefits
Lower cholesterol
Lower risk for heart disease
Lowers risk of type 2 diabetes
Reduces the risk of bowel cancer
Helps digestion
Reduces body mass
Does this mean you should feel guilty for eating white bread, never eat it again? HELL NO... although I pick whole breads, pastas and rices most of the time I definitely have a weakness for white bread with a generous amount of salted butter, croissants and fresh crusty bread and I'll never give them up. Another KEY is moderation.
thanks for this info. just found out i am boarderline diabetic seeing the nurse in 2 weeks time to find out more info
Didnt think about bread so will be changing to wholemeal
Thanks again really helpful
I used to get symptoms but since eating cleaner or better choices even the small things I don't get them any more. Could be coincidence but food choices have definitely changed me and I didn't realise how much until I started going off the wagon.
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This is great info. Thanks
I do love love love white bread though.
