5 types of healthy bread
From sourdough, to wholewheat, rye, buckwheat and spelt, there’s a host of healthy options to make bread part of your balanced diet.
1. Sourdough bread
Sourdough bread is a healthy option thanks to its unique nutritional composition and fermentation process. This is both
good for our gut and also for mineral absorption. Not only that, sourdough has a low glycemic index, so is less likely to cause a spike in blood sugar. Plus, if you know how to make your own sourdough bread at home, you get the added bonus of knowing exactly what’s in it.
2. Rye bread
High in iron, potassium, calcium, zinc and soluble fibre, rye bread is a dark, dense bread with a distinctive earthy taste. Rye bread is considered more nutritious than wheat bread. As well as being super filling, it also contains more fibre and B vitamins than wheat breads. And whilst it’s not entirely gluten free, it does contain less gluten than regular wheat bread alternatives.
3. Buckwheat bread
Despite its name, buckwheat flour is not in fact derived from wheat. As a result, it’s suitable for people with a gluten intolerance and Coeliac disease. Buckwheat is also a source of fibre and manganese, which may promote heart health.4
4. Spelt bread
Made from spelt flour rather than wheat flour, spelt bread contains gluten and has very similar nutritional values to wheat bread. High in wholegrain fibre it has health benefits such as aiding digestion.
5. Wholewheat bread
Full of fibre and wholegrain goodness, wholewheat bread is one of the most popular bread choices. It is readily accessible on most supermarket shelves. Always check the label to make sure the loaf you’re choosing is 100% whole grain rather than a blend of refined and whole grains.