8 of the healthiest breads and the benefits
We all love a toastie or a bit of fresh bread and our favourite spread or dipped in a yummy bowl of hot soup. So let’s take a look at the pre packaged breads that are actually better for our health.
Bread made from whole grains, including whole wheat and sprouted whole grain, typically offers the most nutrients.
Whole grains offer high amounts of dietary fibre, vitamins B and E and micronutrients, grain-based breads also make a pronounced difference on blood glucose levels.
The higher the wholegrain, protein and dietary fibre content of the bread, the more slowly glucose is released into the bloodstream, supporting blood glucose control and helping to prevent diabetes.
8 best breads with health benefits
Wonder White High Fibre
If white bread is the only option in your household, your best choice is a high-fibre white loaf like this Wonder white bread with 3x more fibre.
Surprisingly it is also the lowest in calories!
660kJ (158 cal)
6g protein
23.9g carbs
8.2g fibre
248mg sodium
Multigrain bread Tip Top 9 Grain Original
Multigrain is basically white bread with grains added to it (think: rye, corn, oats and barley). The extra grains improve the nutritional value of the loaf and lower the glycaemix index.
784kJ (187 calories)
9g protein
27g carbs
4.8g fibre
281mg sodium
Wholemeal bread Tip Top The One Wholemeal
Wholemeal bread is made of wholemeal flour, so it comes with more micronutrients than your standard white loaf (think: iron and healthy fats).
723kJ (173 cal)
7.2g protein
27.4g carbs
6.3g fibre
281mg sodium
Wholegrain bread Burgen Wholemeal & Seeds
Wholegrain bread is made of wholemeal flour and has extra grains added to it. It’s also low GI.
863kJ (206 cal)
10.2g protein
23.6g carbs
6.9g fibre
285mg sodium
Soy-linseed bread Burgen Soy Lin
High in Fibre: 21% of your daily intake per serve and Low GI which means this bread will help you stay fuller for longer.
It also Contains Iron, Zinc & Magnesium: Iron & Zinc to support normal immune function, and Magnesium to support nerve and muscle function.
880kJ (210 cal)
12.4g protein
23.5g carbs
6.4g fibre
292mg sodium
Wholemeal Sourdough bread
Sourdough has a low GI and due to the fermentation of the dough, is also a source of probiotics (in case you’re not up to speed, these are the good bacteria you want to have in your gut).
780kJ (186 cal)
8.1g protein
30g carbs
6.3g fibre
286mg sodium
Rye bread - Burgen Rye
High in Fibre: 15% of your daily intake per serve
Low GI: Helps you stay fuller for longer. 7.9 g Protein per serve: To help grow, maintain and repair muscles.
828kJ (198 cal)
77.9g protein
4.6g fibre
294mg sodium
Gluten free bread Abbott’s Soy & Linseed
A good source of fibre, dairy free, free from artificial colours, flavours or preservatives, and White quinoa, kibbled soy and linseed give this lovely loaf a sweet, nutty crunch. It is also Endorsed by Coeliac Australia.
913kJ (218 cal)
5.5g protein
34.7g carbs
3.7g fibre
274mg sodium
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