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Which bread is healthier – dry or fresh? How many pieces can you eat at lunch without harming your figure? And what is a clean label?
Chief technologist answers questions from Woman’s Day readers »Irina Vasilieva and candidate of medical sciences, psychotherapist, nutritionist, author of a unique method of weight loss Mikhail Gavrilov.
Question 1. In Russia, it is customary to serve bread with any dish, but is there a rate of bread consumption, how many pieces can you eat per day without harming your figure?(Olga Trifonova, 26 years old, master of nail service)
“Nutritionists answer this question unequivocally: bread is different, the most useful – rye, oat, whole grain, with a high fiber content and natural additives: aromatic herbs, spices, cereal seeds. Such bread saturates with energy for the whole day, enriches with vitamins and microelements, improves digestion, normalizes metabolism and will never cause excess weight. The daily intake of healthy bread is from 6 to 9 slices, nutritionists recommend combining bread with herbs and vegetables, and an ordinary fresh cucumber is called an ideal addition for a crispy crust. Coarse fiber and a large amount of liquid in cucumbers reduce the glycemic index of bread, blood sugar levels rise gradually and provide a feeling of fullness for a long time. “
“Times change, trust remains. Trust your native bread! ” – our experts advise.
Question 2. The abundance of bread on the shelves is growing literally every day, how to choose really healthy bread, what to look for when buying?(Anna Fisko, 32 years old, art critic)
“When choosing bread, carefully read the composition of the product, give preference to natural ingredients,“ clean label ”is one of the trends in modern bakery. An additional plus will always be bran and rye fiber, it is good if the bread is prepared on the basis of natural starter cultures using traditional technology, without all kinds of accelerators, improvers and bleaches. Manufacturers of bread products more and more often indicate the level of fiber in packaging, in wholesome bread it is not less than 6%, the high content of dietary fiber in the diet helps prevent diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, cleanses the body, and lowers cholesterol. “
Question 3. Recently, the press has been actively discussing the problem of celiac disease and a gluten-free diet, for whom are gluten-free products intended? (Alla Yusupova, 38 years old, lawyer)
“Gluten is a complex protein that is part of most cereals. In modern medicine, digestive disorders — celiac disease — are described in detail, in which gluten and related cereal proteins are not assimilated. It is clear that with such a disease, ordinary bread is not recommended to be consumed; the so-called gluten-free diet is indicated. However, only a doctor can make a conclusion about gluten intolerance after a special medical examination. “
Question 4. Dry crispbreads are increasingly on sale, and many are sure that such bread is healthier than traditional bread, what is the difference between regular bread slices and breads with a long shelf life? (Inna Shirokova, 41 years old, housewife)
“Nutritionists, as a rule, do not mind dried grain products, but the benefits of loaves, like bread itself, depend on the composition and method of preparation. Choose bread based on natural ingredients, high in rye, oat or buckwheat flour, with healthy additives. At the dinner table, of course, you cannot do without fresh, aromatic bread, but dry bread is quite suitable for a multi-day trip. “
- More information about tasty and healthy bread on the official website of JSC “CARAVAY”: