Find out how to consume bread without damaging your diet

Artisanal and intelligently combined versions can be allies of a balanced diet

Bread, a traditional food on Brazilian tables, sparks debate about its impact on health. Although many consider it a dietary villain, experts explain that the problem lies in its composition and the type of food consumed.

For nutritionist Giovanna Baleeiro, from the Doctor Puro clinic in São Paulo, traditional and modern wholemeal bread can have negative effects if consumed frequently. “Modern wheat has undergone genetic modifications that have increased the amount of gluten, and the use of herbicides such as glyphosate can affect the gut microbiota, increasing intestinal permeability and causing inflammation,” he warns. He further explains that the daily consumption of this type of bread promotes glycemic peaks, binges and insulin resistance.

Bread options to include in your diet

According to the nutritionist, the best way to consume bread without harming your diet is to opt for artisanal and naturally fermented versions. Gluten-free breads or made with alternative flours, such as brown rice, chickpeas, almonds or sweet potatoes, as well as options low carb or proteins, are recommended.

“When possible, pair bread with proteins and good fats, such as eggs, sweets, olive oil, fermented cheeses or avocado. This helps reduce the glycemic impact and keeps you full longer,” advises Giovanna Baleeiro.

Bread should not be the basis of your diet

The daily consumption of wheat bread modern is not indicated in functional and integrative approaches. Gluten-free or artisanal versions can be part of your eating routine, as long as there is a variation in the flour so as not to overload the intestines. “Bread is not ideal as the basis of your diet, but rather as an occasional, quality option,” says the nutritionist.

Alternatives to bread traditional

For those who want to reduce or replace the breadthere are functional alternatives: tapioca with chia or flax seeds, crepioca, functional banana pancakes, egg-free and gluten-free oats, leaf wraps, pan-fried bread low carb with functional flours, protein muffins or natural options like sweet potatoes, quinoa and brown rice.

By Sarah Monteiro

Source: Terra

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