The Top Nutrition Scams To Watch Out For
Multigrain Bread

Bread is a staple in many households around the world. Rather than reaching for white bread, which is heavily bleached and full of added sugars, many of us believe we are making the 'healthiest' decision by eating multigrain bread. However, multigrain bread only indicates the loaf contains multiple grains, it never states the degree of refinement, which determines how truly healthy a loaf of bread is. The less refined, the better it is. Refined grains are heavily processed, and the bran, germ, fiber, vitamins, and mineral components of the bread have essentially been removed. This makes the bread a simple carbohydrate that will spike an individual's blood sugar and promote weight gain. The best bet is for individuals to look for loaves of bread with some type of whole grain, such as whole wheat, rye, or oats as the first ingredient. More than one whole grain is fantastic, but individuals should make sure these whole grains are the first ingredient so they are getting as much fiber and as many minerals and vitamins as possible.
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