Do you also eat white bread items for breakfast? If yes then you are not the only one doing this, white bread has been consumed in almost every household. Whether you are eating it with tea for breakfast or consuming it in the form of bread-pizza, it can be harmful to the body in many ways. Researchers found that patients with diabetes are often advised not to eat white bread, but have you ever wondered why?
White bread is prepared from processed flour and such flour has been found to be harmful to health in many ways. The bran means that almost all its nutrients are removed from the processed flour, which is why it fills your stomach but the body does not get benefit from it.
Let us know why white bread should not be eaten in excess.
Why should not eat white bread?
Bread can be of many types, which people make in different ways using different ingredients. While on the one hand, white bread is injurious to health, on the other hand, many other types of bread can also be beneficial for the body. Consuming grain bread, also known as brown bread, can be beneficial for us.
Health experts say daily consumption of white bread should be avoided, let us know how it can pose a health risk.
Risk of weight gain
The biggest danger from white bread is weight gain. Researchers found that the glycemic index of white bread is high, it increases the level of blood sugar, which can also increase your weight. White bread is also high in starch and, unlike whole-grain bread, white bread lacks fiber. People trying to lose weight should also avoid consuming white bread.
Diabetics should not eat bread
Health experts say that even if you have diabetes, you should reduce the consumption of white bread. There are two reasons for its risks for diabetes, firstly, its glycemic index is high which can cause a rapid increase in blood sugar, and on the other hand, the amount of fiber in it is also low, due to which the blood sugar can also increase.
Heart disease and stroke risk
A new study published in the British Medical Journal suggests that foods high in processed grains (such as white bread) may increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and heart attack. Scientists found that people who eat high amounts of processed grains per day may have a 47% increased risk of stroke.
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