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Which is the Healthier Bread Choice?
Based on a Talking Point episode shown on Channel 5, it is interesting to find out that the nutritional facts about your bread might not appear like what you thought it might be. Increased whole-grain intake has been associated with a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, including stroke. However, mass-produced bread is defined as ultra-processed food, and this belongs in the same category as sausages and instant noodles.
The term “ultra-processed food” refers to foods that have gone through substantial industrial processing and typically contain high amounts of sugar, salt and saturated fat, which help to make the bread texture “a bit softer”, according to Senior Principal Dietician Gladys Wong of Khoo Teck Puat Hospital.
But fear not, here are 2 simple shopping tips to help you select the healthier bread option:
- Look out for the Healthier Choice Symbol on the packaging, as items with the logo contain at least 25% more whole grains.
- Check the ingredients list to ensure that wholemeal is one of the first few ingredients, as ingredients
are usually listed in order of the quantity used.
For more information, you can find out on CNA insider.
