All grains contain complex carbohydrates. However, according to the MayoClinic.com, whole grains provide additional nutrients like selenium, potassium and magnesium. Whole grains are grains in which the bran and germ have not been removed by the milling process. In addition, breads made with whole grains naturally serve as an extra source of dietary fiber.
Pepperidge Farm
Pepperidge Farm offers a line of whole-wheat breads made with 100 percent whole-wheat flour. Each of the six varieties contains 4g of dietary fiber in each slice with the exception of Pepperidge Farm's Whole Grain Double Fiber, which has 6g of dietary fiber. In addition to its fiber content, Pepperidge Farm breads are cholesterol-free, contain 0g of trans fat and are baked with no high fructose corn syrup.
Oroweat
Bimbo Bakeries produces five varieties of whole-wheat breads under the Oroweat brand. The 100% Whole Wheat bread provides 20g of whole grains in each slice and 3g fiber. Two slices of Oroweat's Double Fiber provides almost half of the USDA's daily recommended allowance of fiber. The Whole Grain and Flax bread provides both fiber and omega-3 fatty acids, and none of the Oroweat breads contain high fructose corn syrup.
White-Wheats
Made from the naturally occurring albino wheat, white-wheat bread contains more fiber and nutrients than plain white bread made from bleached white flour, according to Elizabeth Weise of "USA Today." Whole-grain breads are typically baked with red wheat commonly grown in America. Albino wheat lacks some of the tannins and bitterness, which may turn off consumers, especially children, but it retains its fiber and protein.
Vital Vittles
Vital Vittles is a small organic mill and bakery in California. All of its breads and rolls are baked with 100 percent whole grains which are milled daily. The company's breads are dairy-free and cholesterol-free. They are sweetened with honey and are available at California grocers and Whole Foods Markets.
Homemade
If you do not find the right style of bread to fit your tastes or nutritional needs on the grocery store shelves, you can make your own bread at home. By making the bread yourself, you ensure the ingredients are fresh. Get creative and add walnuts or whole grain oats. You can replace vegetable oil with flax seed for additional fiber.
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