Unfortunately not.
Enriched wheat flour is flour that has been refined, removing all of the germ and most of the bran. In other words, removing all of the goodness. What’s left is flour devoid of any nutritional value. That is why the flour is “enriched” with synthetic vitamins and iron.
In the refining process we lose:
- 60% of vitamin B2
- 75% of vitamin B3
- 80% of the iron
- 76% of the magnesium
- 50% of the healthy fats
- 75% of the vitamins
- Up to 98% of the minerals
This enriched wheat flour is empty calories leaving you feeling hungry a short time after. It also contributes to constipation, acidity, joint pain, hypoglycemia and diabetes.
When you eat in restaurants and places like Subway, the “whole grain” bread, or multi grain’s bread first ingredient is enriched wheat flour. In order to make the bread look brown, molasses or caramel colouring is often used! This is even true for some store bought breads, check the ingredients.
Healthy Whole Grain List
Healthy bread choices are bread with a healthy whole grain listed as the first ingredient. Preferably using good ancient grains such as
Sourdough bread is a good choice.
If you are gluten intolerant choose bread including grains such as
- Corn - organic, non GMO
- Millet
- Oat (gluten free)
- Quinoa
- Brown rice
- Amaranth or
- Teff
Sprouted grain breads are another good alternative, they have a more chewy texture. Some grocery stores carry healthy breads in the health food section, or try a health food store. Ask your bakery if they carry bread made with some of the whole grains listed above.
With a quick look at the ingredients, you can quickly find a better healthy whole grain bread for you and your family.
We go into all this and so much more
...in my Epic Clean Carbs Challenge!
