Yes, dietitians eat bread.
Heres why I recommend this jot down.
Just like Oprah, I love bread.
All kinds of bread, tootoast, sandwiches, garlic bread,homemade breadstraight from the oven…yum.
But there is one key in that always stands out to me as a good choicesprouted grain bread.
These breads are often found in the freezer, and they’re made with whole grains.
They also tend to have less sodium and more protein than many other types of bread.
Pictured Recipe:Avocado Toast with Sprouts
Whole Grains
Sprouted grain breads are made from sprouted grains.
Sprouted grains are a bit different than regular grains because of the process of sprouting.
Look forwhole grainsfirst on the ingredient list.
Fiber
Like any whole-grain bread, you’ll get thefiber benefitswith sprouted-grain bread.
Most have about 3 grams per slice.
Fiber helps slow down digestion and prevent blood sugar spikesand subsequent crashes.
Some have more than 1 teaspoon (4 grams) per slice.
Personally, I’d rather have mine in a cookie or something I’m really going to enjoy.
Lower in Sodium
Sodiumis another nutrient many of us get too much of.
Sprouted grain bread hits all those marks and has a hearty texture that I think is deliciousespecially when toasted.
U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
American Society for Nutrition.Most Americans are not getting enough fiber in our diets.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.About sodium and health.
