Is this a healthy wheaten bread?!
This bread is quite heavier than other wheaten bread I've purchased before. I want to know if this bread healthy.
If its not healthy. How do I choose a healthy whole wheat bread?
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Your bread may be healthier than some, but I don't think it is as healthy as it could be, and it is not actually whole wheat.
When a label says "wheat flour" it is usually white flour made from wheat. If you want whole wheat, you must look for the words "whole wheat" in the ingredients list.
If a bread is 100% whole grain, it will say so, sometimes even on the front of the package.
Frankly, you won't find many breads that are genuinely healthy in the aisles of the regular supermarket. Try a local bakery instead - their breads will be baked fresh, usually without preservatives, and you can ask someone what your bread is made from.
Look for breads with fewer ingredients, and none that are hard to pronounce.
Where I live, in New England, a regional bakery called When Pigs Fly makes some great, natural breads. They sell in their own bakeries and in some of the better grocery stores. Some of their breads are made from white flour, and others are whole grain. They are nourishing and delicious. I hope your region has something similar!
Another regional bakery called Iggy's also makes great breads. They supply both better markets and many restaurants. Again, some breads are white and others are whole grain. Check the label!
In grocery stores, you might find something called Ezekiel Bread. It is made from sprouted grains and seeds. It is very dense, but very nutritious. High in fiber and protein, and all natural.
Some grocery stores have their own bakeries, and some of those bakeries use natural ingredients. Unfortunately, most of the big national chains use chemically processed ingredients, white flour and white sugar, and fillers. But smaller stores may use more natural ingredients, or may partner with local bakeries to bring you wholesome, fresh, natural, healthy breads.
Good things to look for in a bread: Whole grain flours, sprouted seeds, not too many ingredients.
Bad things to watch for: preservatives, chemicals you can't pronounce, white flour, lots of added sugar, bread that lasts a long time on the shelf without going moldy (a sign of preservatives.)
The very best way to make sure you're eating healthy is to make your own bread from scratch!
Good luck in your search!
It is not healthy. Every thing is not healthy.
