How much bread should you eat a week?

Some benefits of bread

Thanh Nien newspaper cited a study published in the journal Recent Patents on Food, Nutrition & Agriculture analyzing data from 35 studies, saying that bread made from whole grains or beans has a low glycemic index. Fiber slows down the digestive process, not only preventing sudden spikes in blood sugar but also being very good for the intestines.

The insoluble fiber in whole-grain bread also keeps you feeling full longer, and helps things pass through your intestines more easily.

Whole grains promote the growth of bifidobacteria and lactobacilli, two types of gut bacteria that convert starch into short-chain fatty acids. These fatty acids help protect the intestinal lining, regulate hormones, and stabilize blood sugar.

In addition, some types of bifidobacteria support the immune system and fight inflammation. Some types of lactobacilli have the effect of inhibiting inflammation in the body. In addition, whole grains also reduce harmful bacteria in the intestines such as E. coli and clostridia.

Bread is delicious but should not be abused.

White bread, despite its high glycemic index, has many benefits for the gut. People who eat white bread have more beneficial bifidobacteria and short-chain fatty acids than those who eat rice. In addition, people who eat white bread have higher levels of the hormone glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1). This is the hormone that helps us feel full after eating.

Between white bread and whole grain bread, whole grain bread is still considered healthier. It still retains the fiber, antioxidants, and many other nutrients from the grain.

How much bread should I eat a week?

VnExpress newspaper quoted Dr. Nguyen Trong Hung - National Institute of Nutrition as saying that adults should only eat bread 1-2 times a week and each time they eat, they should consider the appropriate amount.

Pregnant women, overweight, obese people, and people with diabetes should limit this dish. Specifically, in pregnant women, it will increase the risk of gestational diabetes and cardiovascular disease, while this dish does not provide much nutrition for the fetus. Diabetics can replace it with brown bread and use specialized milk.

Ha An (Synthesis)

Source: https://vtcnews.vn/mot-tuan-nen-an-bao-nhieu-banh-mi-ar903323.html