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| Reason It Should White Bread Consumption Restricted |
Hello buddy healthy, among several options the breakfast, bread is one option that is relatively practical. In Indonesia, the type of bread that is most common is white bread. Unfortunately, this type of bread consumption is recommended to be limited.
Generally, material for white bread is flour. Flour used is made from wheat, mostly rough skin layer and the husk has been lost during milling. This process which allows white bread last longer, because the natural oils of wheat has been lost.
Consider the Health Risk
There are several reasons white bread should be consumed in limited, namely:
1. The possibility of the use of bleach.
Today most countries prohibit the use of wheat flour bleaching agents, because of the risk to health. Known, to make white bread that does not have a dull color and looks bright, often used some bleaching agents such as potassium bromate,
2. The low nutrient content
When the grain processed into flour for white bread, the layers are loaded in fiber and protein will be wasted. Although some white bread added nutrients such as vitamin B and iron, but fiber and protein in it is much less than whole wheat flour.
3. Improving blood sugar quickly.
Increased blood sugar may occur due to a low fiber and protein in white bread, so it can be immediately absorbed by the body. Sudden high blood sugar levels. This makes a person more difficult to control blood sugar levels. A study showed that restricting the intake of refined products such as wheat flour will reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.
4. Triggering weight gain.
Excess sugar intake of white bread that is not directly used as energy, are likely to be stored as fat in the body. In addition, white bread also trigger hunger more quickly, so it is likely to increase caloric intake.
5. Influence mood
Recent studies have found an association of consumption of refined carbohydrates, including white bread, with post-menopausal depression. Some symptoms such as rapid mood swings, fatigue, and other symptoms of depression.
Tips for Choosing Bread
Compared to white bread, the bread from whole grains or whole grains contain more nutrients that are beneficial for the body. For example, a higher protein content and rich in fiber, minerals, vitamins, antioxidants, as well as low in fat and cholesterol-free.
However, do not directly consumed label on the packaging of bread. If it says, made from whole grains, should look again more closely ingredients. There are some who claim to bread made from whole grains, but actually still using refined flour for the main ingredient.
Most bread also contain sodium that helps enhance the flavor and controls yeast. On average each piece of bread contains 200 milligrams of sodium. Consider the intake of white bread with a limit on the maximum sodium intake of 1,800 milligrams per day.
If consumed in excess, bread still can cause the body to get the extra calories that can cause negative effects.
Consumption wisely bread for you and your family. Choose bread that you think is made from the best materials. Consult with a nutritionist if you have specific health conditions before taking them. See you next time ...
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