Whoever decided we shouldn't eat bread is seriously disturbed. Legally Blonde anyone? Giving up bread is not the way to go if you are trying to shed those pounds, but I will tell you there are more nutritious types we should be indulging in as opposed to others. So read on if you still want the wonderful creation of bread to stick around in your life.

There are all sorts of breads out there, but there are also tricky advertising words used to make you think you are purchasing the most nutritious bread when in reality most of the nutrients are stripped! So what breads should we be going for? Anything that is 100% Whole Wheat, Sprouted, or Whole Grain. Reading the ingredients list is the most important part of choosing the best bread for you. Sometimes a bread may read, "Whole Wheat", "MultiGrain", "Wheat", "7-Grain", or "100% Natural" which may make you think you are choosing the healthier option, but truth is if the first ingredient doesn't read Whole Wheat Flour or 100% Whole Wheat Flour then that bread doesn't actually offer us the correct nutrients. Most of these tricky breads are made with enriched flour which has had most of the beneficial nutrients stripped from it. Any bread with the first ingredient being "Enriched Flour" is going to bring in more sodium and sugar. Whole wheat flour on the other hand offers us fiber, protein, B vitamins, phosphorus, iron, and zinc. 

If you want to try something new go for Sprouted bread. Sprouted bread offers a little more nutrients than whole wheat bread and is easier for our bodies to digest. The sprouting process allows for nutrients such as vitamin C, fiber, iron, and protein to become more available. Though sprouted bread can be more expensive, so if you're on a budget 100% whole wheat breads are still great!

White bread is definitely cheaper to purchase, but when it comes to your health that extra dollar or two is worth it in the long run. Don't be afraid to eat bread! Our bodies need carbohydrates for energy, especially if you are exercising. Remember to read your ingredients list and to enjoy in moderation.

Sources:

https://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/the_best_bread_tips_for_buying_breads#3

https://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-6318/Whole-Wheat-vs-Sprouted-Grain-Bread.html