I heard that it makes you gain more weight if you eat bread. Even whole wheat does the same thing. Is that true?
2006-12-03 08:26:26 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
It's one of the staples of life, if your already fat then yes avoid it. But if your in good shape it is actually good for you.
2006-12-03 08:34:23 · answer #1 · answered by Sean 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
People: carbohydrates are not bad for you.
In fact, they are supposed to be the primary source of your body's energy. This is why bread and grains and pasta and such are the biggest part of the food pyramid. Fad diets like Atkins will cause you to lose weight, but they are actually pretty unhealthy. Bread has been a staple of human life since before history started being recorded. This is no coincidence. The problem with carbs (or ANY type of food) is that people eat too much of them and then don't get enough exercise. This will cause you to gain weight. The best way to lose weight is also the healthiest thing you can do for your body. Keep the ratios of the types of food balanced, but just cut back overall, and get some exercise. It's slower than most fad diets, and a little more work, but you will lose weight, be MUCH healthier in the long run, and the weight is way less likely to return. You'll also feel better, which is not something that fad diets can boast.
These all-protein-no-carb people are going to mess up their kidneys.
2006-12-03 16:45:11 · answer #2 · answered by tamesbadger 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Whole wheat bread has more natural fiber, but wheat isn't especially high vitamins or minerals. Enriched breads have had healthy things artificially added -- no different than taking a vitamin pill.
Bread (and other carbs) can cause weight gain because our bodies process carbs before any other food. Then it processes protein, then dietary fat ... FINALLY body fat.
If we overeat carbs, protein & dietary fat, then body fat never gets used and we remain the same. If overweight, then we stay fat. If not overweight, then our weight is stable.
If your weight is normal, don't worry about it.
2006-12-03 16:34:11 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
no. bread itself isnt bad, the carbs in it arent the best in the world. but hey, if you eat bread each day in its designated portions ( like in the food pyramid) , u will b healthier than sum1 who isnt eating bread. and another thing, wheat bread is very good for you , especially the edges because it has nutrients and fiber.
2006-12-03 16:30:30 · answer #4 · answered by miss britt 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Not unless you think that Wonderbread and the like is actually bread. Naturally leavened whole grain organic bread (ingredients: flour, water, starter) ... it's good. People have been eating it for thousands of years. Metabolism in conjunction with your intake determins how much fat you have. Not any kind of specific food.
2006-12-03 19:15:09 · answer #5 · answered by Scocasso ! 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Bread has a lot of vit and is good for you as in all foods one must use common sense and good judgement you can eat anything you want just do not eat that much.,,,
2006-12-03 16:36:30 · answer #6 · answered by Gypsy Gal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In general, bread is good for you. But it's just like any other food which contains carbohydrate, consuming excessive amounts more than you burn in daily activities, can lead to weight gain.
2006-12-03 16:31:27 · answer #7 · answered by S H 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Bread is a necessary part of our food pyramid because of it's grains, but it's a big loaf of carbohydrates. However, if you eat reduced carb, whole grain, you should be okay.
2006-12-03 16:41:11 · answer #8 · answered by Justin G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whole wheat bread is loaded with fortified minerals and vitamins.
2006-12-03 16:30:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
depends how much you eat-just stay away from white bread and you should be fine
2006-12-03 16:41:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no bread is the main important u need
2006-12-03 16:35:57 · answer #11 · answered by horse_resse_girl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋