Eating For Health

Bread gets a bad rap these days. You’ve probably heard someone say “bread is fattening,” but that’s a myth. Most breads are naturally low in fat and moderate in calories — the real difference lies in how they’re made. While some breads are highly processed and offer little nutrition, others are packed with whole grains, fiber, vitamins, and minerals that support overall health. When dietitians are asked which sandwich breads they recommend most, one type consistently rose to the top — but several other nutritious options earned praise too. 🍞✨ 🥖 What to Look for in a Healthy Sandwich Bread Choosing the right bread doesn’t have to be confusing. Dietitians recommend focusing on these key features: 🌾 Whole Grains & Seeds Whole grains deliver fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals , while seeds add omega‑3’s, healthy fats, and anti‑inflammatory benefits . 🧵 Fiber (Aim for 3g per slice) Fiber helps keep you full, supports gut health, and helps regulate blood...

Is the bread you are eating healthy?   What does it matter?   Last weekend my daughters wanted to try a new sandwich shop advertising its signature sandwiches.   A big draw is that they use meat from the upstairs butcher shop. The meat is not only really fresh but also antibiotic free.   The greens are locally grown and also healthy.   So, I order a ham and cheese sandwich with lettuce, tomato, onion and ask for whole wheat bread.   No whole wheat.   I ask for multi-grain bread.   No multi-grain.   I finally ask, “Do you have any bread that is healthy?”   They responded they had rye bread.   Well, that could be healthy if it is whole grain rye, which is pretty hard to find.   But it was refined rye bread, so not really healthier than refined white bread.   The sandwich was good but could have been so much tastier and healthier with better bread choices.   Recently my husband and I stopped at a French bakery in Nov...

Are you choosing whole wheat bread or bread that has some or no whole wheat?   When I ask my students, “How can you tell if bread is whole grain?” I get quite interesting answers.   Some say, color – brown bread is whole wheat bread.   Some say – look at the label but then don’t explain what to look for.   So how do you know if bread is whole wheat and what are some of the best whole grain breads to choose?   Environmental Nutrition recently wrote, “ Best in Whole Wheat Bread ” and provided a lot of recommended whole wheat breads to choose from.    Why whole wheat bread?   Choosing whole grain bread is good for your health.   Forget the gluten free craze (unless you have celiac disease) and focus on buying and enjoying some whole grain bread. Whole grain bread adds fiber to your day.   Most Americans have diets quite low in fiber and eating whole grain bread is a great way to add some fiber to your diet. Whole grain bread ha...