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What happens to your body when you eat bread every day

Bread, made from white flour is packed with carbohydrates and sugar. Even though it is a filling food and easy to prepare, there are many consequences the body can have if you eat bread every day. Read more to find out.

Ashima Sharda Mahindra

Updated Jul 27, 2022, 15:18 IST

Bread is very low in nutrients and high in calories that gain unhealthy weight

New Delhi: Bread is one of the most popular foods across the world. Not only is it easy to prepare with a host of other ingredients, but also it is tasty and filling. Master chefs can whip up both sweet and savory dishes from the quintessential bread, that on the surface sounds like a very humble food, but in reality, is not.

Made with white flour and sugar, bread is packed with carbohydrates and sugar. It is very low in nutrients and super high in calories that gain unhealthy weight. So, despite being liked by many, bread is characterised as unhealthy and harmful.

What is unhealthy about bread?

Let's find out some of the dangers of eating bread every day.

Low in nutrition: Whether you eat white bread, wheat bread, or sourdough bread, its nutritional content is abysmal. It is very high in calories and eating it every day can make you gain weight.
High in gluten: Bread, whether made from wheat flour or white flour contains gluten, a protein that helps the dough rise and gives it an elastic texture. Many people are allergic to it since their stomachs cannot digest gluten, causing bloating, diarrohea, and stomach ache.
High in carbohydrates: Bread is very high in carbohydrates and is not good for those suffering from high blood pressure and diabetes. Carbohydrates break down into glucose, increasing blood sugar levels. It is also high in Glycemic Index, leading to early hunger pangs.
High in salt content: Bread is very high in salt content that is not good for people who have high blood pressure and cholesterol issues.
Causes inflammation: Eating bread every day can cause high inflammation and causes an imbalance of hormones.

Disclaimer: Tips and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purposes only and should not be construed as professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or a dietician before starting any fitness programme or making any changes to your diet.

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