Why do nutritionists tell you to eat whole grain bread, when ...?

Question

- whole grain and regular breads both have the same blood-sugar-spiking glycemic index
- all bread is made from flour
- no flour is "whole" anything -- it's all ground up
- whole grains, to be of any value, still need to be whole

Answer 1

What they are saying is to eat WHOLE GRAIN foods INSTEAD of highly REFINED foods. Whole grain bread over white bread, whole grain rice over white rice, whole grain pasta over refined pasta. Dont eat just bread to fulfill the requirements for grains, eat a balanced diet of Grains and Cereals, Vegetables and Fruits, Milk and Alternatives and Meat and Alternatives. I limit myself to 1 serving of bread per day, that way I have to get my requirement from cereals like whole grain oatmeal, whole grain rice, whole grain pasta, wheat germ.

Answer 2

Whole grains are good sources of bran fiber and regular breads do not contain high levels of this fiber.

glycemic load-the amount of carbohydrate in a food multiplied by the glycemic index of that carbohydrate. The results is then divided by 100.

glycemic index-the blood glucose response of a given food compared to a standard glucose or white bread.

Whole wheat bread- 1 slice = glycemic index of 69
white bread-1 slice = glycemic index of 70
bagel - 1 small = glycemic index of 72

High Gylcemic index foods-more than 70
Intermediate Glycemic index foods- between 50 and 69
Low Glycemic index foods- below 55

Also, "whole-wheat flour is typically so finely ground that it is quickly digested. Thus, the effect of fiber in slowing digestion and related absorption of glucose is no longer present. Some experts suggest we focus more on minimally processed grains, such as coarsely ground whole-wheat flour and steel-cut oats, to get the full benefits of these fiber sources".

Answer 3

Not all bread is made of flour- check out the Ezekiel brand.

Whole wheat bread provides fiber and the average American is seriously lacking in it. It also provides a myriad of other important nutrients- B vitamins, etc etc etc.

Is whole grain bread perfect? Of course not, but the average American has never heard of quinoa/millet/etc, and it's even more doubtful they can find it in their neighborhood store. Would they even try it if they had access to it? Most would not. This is sad, but true.

Fortunately you understand the whole grain issue, and you won't be fooled by the "whole grain" ritz crackers and Oreos. I wish there were MANY more of you!

Answer 4

Whole grain bread is a better fiber source than white. The fiber will help aid in digestion by keeping things moving.

Answer 5

Well they tell you to eat bread, because bread is a part of a breakfat meal and both cereal and bread help you get nutrients from them.

Answer 6

you are incompetent in nutrition - so why are you trying to build an issue out of it.
whole grain digest slower, make you feel full longer, contain complex carbs and give your body energy.

Answer 7

not quite sure why. i recommend only one serving daily when on a fat reduction diet and training program. there is no real reason for bread to be a staple in the diet

Answer 8

it has more dietary fiber in it,that is good for you.

Answer 9

i dont really know ,good points though