I'd be lying if I didn't say how much I love a sandwich. Since 1762, when the earl of sandwich requested meat between bread so that he could eat whilst gambling, around the world people have enjoyed their different fillings. More to the point they have enjoyed their choice of bread! So what's the harm in white bread? Also, is whole wheat any better?
Sadly the starchy content of bread causes a spike in a persons insulin level. This is associated with weight gain and increased cravings. What's worse is that whole wheat is broken down to a fine powder which results in faster digestion. White or whole wheat bread digests too quickly.
Bread also contains gluten. Gluten is a protein. It is present in various doughy products and provides that viscoelastic property. Many people can not tolerate gluten but they are unaware they it is gluten that causes them discomfort. In many cases it damages the wall of the digestion all track which results in poor nutritional intake and poor functioning of the stomach. Gluten may also cause issues with cerebral lobe of the brain.
The commercial brands which are scattered across our supermarket shelves are the worse. Fructose corn syrup and sugar. These are addictive. Not many people can stop on one piece of toast.
As far as I can see bread is no good for our physical or psychological well being but the main issue is present for people who are intolerant of gluten. It's worth paying a visit to your doctor if you experience poor digestion or low energy levels when eating any doughy product. For those lucky enough to be tolerant of gluten you should still cut down on your bread. This will be difficult for many people because so many people eat toast for breakfast or take a sandwich to work. If you teach yourself to treat bread as an unhealthy food such as fries, pizzas and deserts, you will improve your health.
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