Healthy Breads🍞

1.) SPROUTED WHOLE GRAIN – Ezekiel bread is one of the healthiest breads available. It is made with several types of sprouted grains and legumes, including wheat, millet, barley, spelt, soybeans and lentils, and contains no added sugar. Sprouted, whole grains, high in fiber and protein, have a less dramatic effect on blood sugars as much as other grains, and may be a good option to consider for those with diabetes or lower blood sugar targets.  Sprouting also increases grains’ antioxidants while decreasing anti-nutrients, which can in part help to increase metabolism, improve immunity, and substitute for mineral and vitamin deficiency.

2.) Sourdough – Whole wheat sourdough contains more fiber, while sourdough made with enriched white flour may contain more iron and B vitamins. The fermentation process converts some of the carbs in sourdough bread into what’s known as resistant starch, which takes longer to digest, giving sourdough a low glycemic index (GI), less likely to cause a fast spike in blood sugar levels.

3.) Whole Wheat – 100% Whole grains keep the entire grain intact, including the germ, endosperm, and bran. Both the bran and germ are high in fiber, and also contain protein, fat, vitamins, minerals, and beneficial plant compounds. Whole grains have been linked to numerous health benefits, including a decreased risk of type 2-diabetes and heart disease.

4.) Oat Bread – Oat bread is typically made from a combination of oats, whole-wheat flour, yeast, water, and salt. Oats are highly nutritious and linked to a number of health benefits, which among other things can help manage blood sugars after meals, may help lower cholesterol and blood pressure, too. Oats contain many beneficial nutrients, including magnesium, vitamin B1 (thiamine), iron, and zinc. All of those play important roles in your body and overall health.

5.) Flax Bread – Flax bread, which is made primarily from whole-grain flours and flax seeds, is one of the healthiest breads you can eat. This is because flax seeds are highly nutritious and offer a number of health benefits. Particularly, they are an excellent source of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), an omega-3 fatty acid found in plant foods that is linked to a lower risk of heart disease. What’s more, flax seeds boast compounds called lignans that can act as antioxidants in your body and may help protect against certain cancers.

6.) Spouted Rye – 100% sprouted rye bread Rye closely resembles wheat but is usually darker and denser. Traditional rye bread is only made from rye flour and does not contain any wheat flour, whereas most modern rye breads are made from a combination of the two. Rye loaves also typically have caraway seeds baked into them.

When compared to wheat breads, rye is often considered more nutritious. Some research suggests that rye bread may have less of an impact on blood sugar than wheat bread, given its high fiber content and how that slows down your digestion of carbs and generally helps reduce blood sugar spikes.

7.) Gluten- Free – Gluten-free breads are made without gluten-containing grains like wheat, rye, or barley. They are safe options for people who need to avoid gluten, such as those with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. Typically made from a mix of gluten-free flours, such as brown rice, almond, coconut, tapioca, potato, or corn flours, however, those made from almond or coconut flours, such as Barely Bread, tend to be lower in carbs but higher in fiber and protein than loaves made from wheat or other grains.