It seems as though we can never come to a consensus when it comes to foods which are healthy, or good for us. Fat was the enemy, then it was sugar. “You should eat more meat” became “too much meat causes bone and kidney damage”. But it seems like we’ve always agreed that whole-wheat bread is healthier and better in comparison to white bread. I’m sure you must have heard — eating bread is all right as long as it’s whole wheat. A quick search on Google will reveal all the animosity humankind harbour towards white bread. It’s purported to cause foggy thinking, fatigue, depression, overeating, diabetes, weight gain and even cancer. Your dog died? Heck, it’s probably because he ate white bread.
White bread vs. whole-wheat bread
While white bread and whole-wheat bread provide similar number of calories, whole-wheat bread has a lower glycemic index and insulin index, which results in a lower insulin release when consumed. In addition to a less significant insulin level spike in the blood, whole-wheat bread also contains higher fibre and micronutrient content, explaining why whole-wheat bread has been…
