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4 Reasons Why You Should Not Eat Bread

By naij.com
Home & Food 4 Reasons Why You Should Not Eat Bread
MAR 27, 2015 LISTEN

A lot of people love to eat bread on a daily basis, whether the sandwich way or just the usual way.

However, it is far from being the most healthy food you can have! Below are four reasons why you should stay away from bread.

1. It doesn't have many nutrients:
Unlike other food items, bread, especially white bread and items made from it, lacks nutrients. You're not getting any fibre, you're not getting the wholesomeness of grains — you're basically getting nothing important out of it. While bread made of wheat is a little better, if you're looking for nutrients, bread made out of whole grains are what you must opt for.

2. It contains too much salt

Most bread varieties, especially the processed kind that you buy from the supermarket, contain lots of salt. So if you eat less bread, the amount of sodium in your body is significantly reduced. Of course, one slice of bread, every now and then won't do any damage. In fact, you can bake your own bread at home, without adding too much salt.

3. It makes you gain weight
If you eat too much of bread, because of all the carbs, salt, refined sugar and preservatives that it contains, it can make you put on pounds! Eating it in moderation is fine; especially when you take the time to make sure it's as healthy as possible.

4. It's not a wholesome, filling meal
Since certain kinds of bread lack nutrients, when you eat them, you might not feel satiated, because it's not filling!

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