The Bread Aisle

Going through the bread aisle is not only confusing, but it can be extremely disappointing. To make things easier, I think it’s best to understand it. First off, grains are the seeds of the grass family. The grain itself has three parts to it:
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1. Bran-Fiber(slows down the digestion of the carb).
2. Endosperm-Starch(energy stores of the plant).
3. Germ-Contains nutrients such as Vitamin B, Vitamin E, minerals, magnesium, and protein.
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Most wheat today is made from dwarf wheat, which contains more gluten and more starch than the grains that our grandparents used to eat. It is dosed with a chemical herbicide called glyphosate aka Round-up. Glyphosate has been linked to multiple health issues and is completely banned in Europe(due to those health issues, they don’t see it fit for human consumption).
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When reading the ingredients on a bread label, you may see words like “refined,” “enriched,” or “bleached.” Don’t let this fool you; this is white bread with some added vitamins and fiber. Those words are a friendly reminder that they stripped the grain of all of its nutrients(bran and germ) and left the starch(increases blood sugar levels).
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Should you avoid bread? Well, not entirely! While it’s best in moderation, I suggest switching to a healthier option like a sprouted bread(the seed remains intact with of its parts)or you could switch to a fermented bread like sourdough. If you suffer from any auto-immune diseases, I would suggest removing bread completely.