Know the benefits of brown bread

Dietary fiber can be found in brown bread. It is beneficial to your health to consume a diet rich in fiber. The consumption of 25 to 30 grams of fiber per day, which comes from whole grain products, may help maintain regular bowel movements and reduce constipation risk. 

Brown bread’s health benefits

Brown bread has been studied for its health benefits, and we mention the following:

Compared to refined and processed grains, brown bread may reduce blood sugar and insulin spikes by reducing rapid blood sugar and insulin levels. 

In a systematic review published in the medical journal PLoS in 2007, a group of studies found that consuming whole grains, particularly whole wheat, for 6 months increased insulin sensitivity in overweight adults with high blood insulin levels. Compared to refined grains, it increases insulin levels.

People who ate a low-calorie diet that included whole grains had a lower risk of heart disease. Like whole grain bread, they lost more belly fat than those who only ate refined grains. Although whole grains contain higher fiber, vitamins, and minerals than white bread and white rice, consuming large amounts of brown bread can increase body weight, so it is recommended that you limit your consumption. 

A preliminary study published in 2003 in Food Chemistry found that eating a diet containing 70 percent whole wheat flour or dry brown bread reduced cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood and liver. As a result, it reduces in the body. Brown bread may help reduce blood cholesterol and triglycerides, as well as reduce cholesterol absorption from food. However, more research is needed. 

 

Brown bread’s nutritional value

Here are the nutrients in a 28 gram tablet of Arabic brown bread or whole wheat bread:

Nutrient	Nutritional Value
now	8.57 ml
calories	73.4 calories
carbohydrates	15.6 grams
sugars	0.804 grams
Dietary fiber	1.71 grams
Protein	2.74 grams
Fats	0.479 grams
Calcium	4.2 mg
iron	0.857 mg
magnesium	19.3 mg
phosphorus	50.4 mg
potassium	47.6 mg
sodium	118 mg
Zinc	0.426 mg
copper	0.081 mg
Manganese	0.487 mg
Selenium	12.3 micrograms
Vitamin B1	0.095 mg
Vitamin B2	0.022 mg
Vitamin B3	0.795 mg
Vitamin B5	0.233 mg
Vitamin B6	0.074 mg
folate	9.8 micrograms
Colleen	7.42 mg
beta carotene	1.12 micrograms
Vitamin E	0.171 mg
Vitamin K	0.392 micrograms

 

The concentration of phytic acid in brown bread increases in the bran, which may prevent the absorption of some minerals. Seeds can be sprouted, fermented, and soaked to reduce the amount of acids, such as zinc and iron. 

We mention some groups that should be careful when eating brown bread:

Those suffering from chronic kidney disease cannot excrete excess sodium, potassium, and phosphorus relative to the body’s needs, which may lead to high blood levels of these minerals. The more bran and whole grains in the bread, the higher its potassium and phosphorus content, so these people are often advised to eat white bread instead of brown. 

 

Wheat allergy sufferers: because it causes allergic reactions minutes after eating wheat. Sneezing, wheezing, and itching that require medical attention.

Gluten-sensitive individuals may experience some symptoms. The symptoms may include diarrhea, bloating, muscle cramps, and nausea. There is no examination to diagnose wheat allergy, which usually occurs hours after eating wheat.

Celiac disease: a condition in which the intestinal membrane is damaged by gluten and can’t absorb it. A doctor should be consulted in this case.

Brown bread: how to store it

Brown bread should be stored in the refrigerator or freezer. The natural oils in flour, especially whole wheat flour, oxidize when exposed to air, especially at room temperature, leading to rancidity and spoilage.