Best Healthy Breads List – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
The bread wall in your grocery store can be daunting. There seems to be more and more healthy choices to choose from – you’ll see labels like “multigrain,” “made with whole grains,” “grains and seeds,” and more.
To decipher the labels to make healthy choices, look for whole grains first on the ingredient list. A whole grain has all three of the ingredients it was grown with – bran, germ, and endosperm – and is more nutritious than a refined grain that lacks the two outer layers. Whole grains are high in fiber, which generally makes you feel full.
More good news – whole grains are linked to lower risk of heart disease, diabetes, certain cancers, and other health problems
But labels can be confusing. For example, breads labeled “multigrain” or “12 grains” can contain a mixture of grains and even white flour. Breads labeled “100% whole grain” or “100% whole grain” are not mixed with other flours such as white flour.
Less than half of the loaves of bread that consumer reports looked at that were labeled as multigrain, oat, with whole grain bread actually contained ONLY whole grains
In addition to being high in whole grains, say experts at Consumer Reports, the best healthy loaves of bread contain minimal additives, two or three grams of fiber per slice, less than 150 milligrams of sodium, and two or less grams of added sugar.
Nuts and seeds are an added bonus in bread – they add flavor, crispness, healthy fats, and fiber.
Here are some loaves of bread CR was toasted on: 365 Whole Foods Market OrganicAncient Grains will add value to your sandwich – it contains 16 grams of whole grains in one slice and is low in sugar and sodium.
Your morning toast will be better with Nature’s Own 100% wholemeal bread. It has less than a gram of sugar per slice.
A slice of Dave’s Killer Bread Organic Power seeds contains 19 grams, more than a serving of whole grains. Brush with peanut butter for a protein-rich snack!
For anyone wondering whether homemade bread is healthier, the answer is that it certainly can be. CR suggests that you can avoid added sugar and additives by using homemade sugar – so look for a recipe made specifically for whole wheat flour.
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