Multi-Grain Vs Whole-Grain
by Shereen Jegtvig
I think a lot of people are aware of the importance of dietary fiber for good health. Fiber keeps your digestive system functioning properly and keep you feeling full a bit longer. Some types of fiber also help to keep your cholesterol in check, like the fiber found in oats. All of the fiber in your diet comes from plants and the most important sources are fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
Whole-grains are a good source of fiber because they still contain their outer coverings, whereas refined grains such as white bread and pasta have had the outer coverings removed. While many people still prefer the flavor and texture of refined grain products, whole-grain foods are becoming more popular. Food manufacturers know this so they often use the labels to proclaim the goodness of whole-grains.
That’s fine (and better if 100% whole-grain), but don’t confuse multi-grain for whole grain. Multi-grain just means more than one type of grain was used in the product. Those multi-grains could still be refined, or even mostly made from plain old white flour with a little bit of whole grain flour tossed in. Read more
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Searching For The Best Rye Bread
by Shereen Jegtvig
Rye bread gets its distinctive flavor from rye grain, which is similar to wheat. Rye contains a protein called gluten; however, some people who are sensitive to wheat can still eat rye. This isn’t the case for people who have celiac disease, who have to avoid gluten found in wheat, spelt, rye and barley.
Rye breads are generally darker than wheat breads. You can find 100% rye bread or lighter ryes that have been blended with regular wheat flour. Many of the rye breads you find in the store actually contain more regular wheat flour than rye. How do you tell? Look at the ingredients list – look for rye flour and wheat flour. Whichever flour is listed first is present in the larger amount. Read more
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What to Look For When Choosing Bread
by Shereen Jegtvig
We eat a lot of bread. For many of us, it would be difficult to imagine going through a day without eating some type of bread. Toast at breakfast, sandwiches at lunch or as an accompaniment to dinner. Maybe even a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for a snack. The bread and cereal group is the foundation of the USDA food pyramid and the USDA suggests we eat 6 to 11 servings of bread and cereal every day. Does the type of bread you choose make a difference to your health? Read more
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