Choosing healthy bread

A set of articles on choosing healthy bread is available here.

Are bagels vegan?

Are bagels vegan?

Are bagels vegan? The short answer is no, they aren’t always vegan. However, there’s a way around it, so keep reading! One great thing about being able to make your own homemade bagel is that you get to control what goes into them, which means they’ll generally be healthier too. You don’t need any special ingredients either – just some flour, yeast, and a few others!

Rye Bread

Is Rye Bread Healthy?

Whole-grain rye bread has an impressive amount of dietary fiber, as well as the minerals selenium, manganese, phosphorus, copper, zinc and iron. Rye bread is also rich in B vitamins, such as niacin, riboflavin, thiamin and pantothenic acid. Take a look at the nutrition facts below for two large slices (100 grams) of rye bread.

Alternatives to Bread

Alternatives to bread

Bread is a great source of carbohydrates and other nutrients, but it might be easy to eat too much. Did you know there are some great alternatives out there, and some will help you cut calories? If you are looking to cut down a bit on bread, this article gives some great tips!

Gluten-Free-Bread

What is gluten-free bread?

With all the hype around gluten-free bread and touting of the health benefits, you might be feeling a little overwhelmed and confused. Let’s go back to basics in this article and discuss what we mean when we refer to gluten-free bread.

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Healthy bread

When choosing a healthy bread, it’s important to look for one that doesn’t have a lot of added sugar, unhealthy oils or other unnecessary additives. Likewise, you can also look for one that’s high in fiber, has a few grams of protein, and is mostly or completely whole grain.healthful, tasty breads.

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Is sourdough bread healthy?

This post will provide a brief synopsis of what sourdough is, how to make it, how it differs from your typical loaf of wheat-based bread, and who should eat sourdough (hint: everyone). We’ll also take a look at some interesting tidbits about why you might want to eat more sourdough. And finally we’ll cover some common misconceptions people have about this type of fermented dough that may lead them to avoid trying out this amazing food. Let’s delve into nutrition as it relates to sourdough bread.