The Women to Women Clinic states that chronic inflammation can lead to type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and cancer. Certain healthy breads can help to reduce inflammation, because they are high in fiber and nutrients yet low in sugar and other unhealthy food additives.
Raw Bread
Raw bread is made without flour and instead uses ground vegetable pulp or raw wheatberries and dates, seeds and nuts. Use ground flaxseeds for its omega-3 essential fatty acids, which are anti-inflammatory. It is dehydrated so that you are able to take advantage of its full nutritional benefits of the foods. For example, any vitamin A, E and antioxidants and enzymes, which are heat sensitive and usually lost during the cooking process of standard baked breads.
Sprouted Bread
Sprouted bread are considered a true whole-grain bread. They are not made with flour like other breads. According to a study conducted by the University of Toronto, whole-grain, non-flour breads slow digestion, which is beneficial in regulating blood glucose levels and aids diabetics. Most sprouted bread brands use natural, unprocessed sugar, if any. You can find sprouted bread usually in the freezer section of health food stores and some conventional grocery stores. The difference between sprouted bread and raw bread is that it is heated at higher temperatures, above 116 degrees that disqualifies it from being raw. However, it is cooked at lower temperatures than standard breads, so it retains more nutrients. Sprouted bread, as its name implies, sprouts its grains and blends them with a few other natural ingredients to create a dough. It is high in protein, fiber and other nutrients.
Whole-wheat Bread vs. White Bread
Whole grains are important for your health and to reduce inflammation; however, when it is wheat flour and baked, it can be closely comparable to white bread. The main reason it is healthier than white bread is because it provides you with essential fiber for your digestive system. Eating white bread regularly may lead to inflammation and diabetes.
Anti-Inflammatory Bread Alternatives
Try replacing a sandwich by placing its inside ingredients on a bed of whole grains. Healthy grains for an anti-inflammatory diet include brown rice, basmati and wild rice, barley, buckwheat, quinoa and groats. "The Dr. Oz Show" recommends eating 3 to 5 servings a day of whole grains for an anti-inflammatory diet.
