There are many alternatives to traditional white flour for bread making. Although white flour has the highest gluten content, it is not as healthy or nutritious as other potential bread flours. Baking methods will vary with different bread flours,...
Healthful breads and cereals have existed since the earliest days of grain harvesting. However, modern consumers should remember to emphasize the "healthful" part by choosing whole grains and whole-grain flours rather than highly processed refined...
Bread is an inexpensive and versatile food that you can use to create many nutritious snacks. Make your snacks using whole grain bread because it supplies more fiber and nutrients and less sugar than many types of white bread. Look for ingredients...
The table salt used on your foods is made primarily of sodium chloride, and too much of it can negatively affect your health. Just 1 tsp. of salt contains 2,335 mg of sodium, according to MayoClinic.com. Processed foods contain sodium which is the...
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...
You choose whole wheat bread for its higher nutritional value, but upon reading the labels of many brands, realize they contain no more fiber and just as many added sugars and fillers as white bread. Not all wheat breads are created equal. Whole...
Pita bread is a convenient snack food that's a good alternative to traditional bread. Whether you're making or buying it, know that some varieties are healthier than others. Specifically, pita bread that is made with 100 percent whole wheat flour...
Banana bread is a tasty, convenient snack or breakfast food. Unfortunately, it can also pack a lot of calories and fat. To make sure you're getting the best nutritional value, check the nutrition label on bread you buy. When you make your own,...
Breads can be healthy, somewhat healthy or unhealthy, depending on the type. Healthy bread is unrefined and its flour contains the bran and germ of the wheat, which offers protein, fiber and nutrients like vitamin E. The grains for unhealthy,...
Instead of throwing away your overripe bananas, you can use them to create a nourishing and comforting muffin featuring whole wheat flour, dates and applesauce. When served with plain, low-fat yogurt and fresh fruit, healthy banana muffins make a...
When you're eating a sandwich, the bread figures heavily into the nutritional value. Two slices of whole-grain bread contain 138 calories, 6.9 g of protein, 22.5 g of carbohydrates, 2.2 g of fat, 3.8 g of fiber and 218 mg of sodium as well as many...
Portable, tasty and low in fat, pita bread can inspire unlimited ideas for healthy sandwiches. One large whole-wheat pita has 170 calories, 2g of fat, 35g of carbohydrates and 5g of fiber. For a balanced meal, start by filling this pocket-shaped...
Bread crumbs provide a crispy coating for baked chicken and fish and they bind ingredients together in meatballs. But packaged bread crumbs often contain high levels of corn syrup and sodium as well as potential allergens, such as wheat and...
Bread and carbohydrates have gotten some bad publicity, but the truth is that a healthy diet can include most foods in moderation, including bread. Some types of bread, made of whole wheat and whole grains, deliver more nutritrients than white...
Whole grain wheat flour must contain three parts of the seed to be considered whole grain flour. This includes the bran, germ and endosperm. It is acceptable for the grain to be crushed, cracked, extruded, rolled or cooked to still contain the...
You will find at least 50 types of bread on any grocery store aisle. People eat toast for breakfast, sandwiches for lunch, or a slice of bread with peanut butter for a snack. Eating more whole-grain breads, and less bread made from refined grains...
The ancient Egyptians learned the art of bread making by trial and error, yet were able to produce more than 50 varieties of breads in primitive ovens, according to Heinrich E. Jacob, author of "Six Thousand Years of Bread." By 1931, the automated...
The smooth texture and mild taste of white bread makes it a popular choice among adults and children. Although white bread does contain vitamins and minerals, thanks to manufacturers enriching the white flour they use to make the bread, the lack...
Potato bread is rich in several nutrients, vitamins and minerals and can help you meet your daily dose of the United States Department of Agriculture's grains group. About 6 oz. of grains is needed each day, based on a 2,000-calorie diet, and one...
Despite bananas being the main ingredient, banana bread is often loaded with calories, sugar and fat and tends to be made with refined white flour, making it an unhealthy food with a deceptively healthy name. It is usually not a vegan baked good,...
Banana bread has a natural sweetness and moisture that comes from the mashed ripe fruit. Usually, that sweetness is only enriched with added sugar and yogurt or sour cream, but tossing in some fresh rhubarb adds a note of tartness to the loaf and...
Whole-grain bread is a healthy food if the bread qualifies as a true whole-grain product, says the Harvard School of Public Health. True whole-grain bread contains fiber, minerals and vitamins that refined grain products lack. Eating foods that...
The grain group is a source of several important nutrients, such as fiber and B vitamins. Not all grains, however, are created equal. While whole grains contain fiber that the body needs for healthy digestion, refined grains contain little to...
The recent rise in popularity of whole grains has the masses trading in their spongy white slices for something more nutritionally -- and physically -- dense. If you rely on color alone, however, you may not chose a bread that contains fiber and...
The grains you eat belong to the grass family, consisting of wheat, rye, barley, rice, corn and oats. For centuries, your ancestors ate their grains right off the stalk. Grains begin as whole grains, but the milling process strips away the outer...
White bread gets a bad rap, nutritionally speaking. You can now opt for white bread made with whole grains, which increases the vitamin and mineral content as well as the fiber this bread contains. Look for varieties of bread that contain oats,...
White bread, which is made from wheat that has been extensively processed to decrease production cost and increase shelf life, is common in the United States. However, whole wheat bread requires less processing than white bread and includes wheat...
Next time you make a sandwich, reach for enriched wheat bread. In addition to offering a richer taste over white bread, enriched bread is higher in several vitamins and minerals. This good-for-you bread also offers fiber and protein, and it is...
Diabetic banana nut bread is a sugar-free alternative to regular banana nut bread. Due to the lack of sugar, diabetic foods usually contain fewer calories.
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