Wednesday, November 1, 2023

 HOW HEALTHY IS SOURDOUGH BREAD?


What Does Science Say?

According to the recent popularity of artisanal reports about whole healthy food loaves of bread, Sourdough has become one of the most popular.


What is an exact description of Sourdough Bread?

It has a tangy sour taste and a thick chewy crust

Contains such ingredients as Wheat, Flour, Herbs, and Spices 

The taste tends to be more savory and/or slightly nutty in texture. Three main ingredients are flour, water, and salt

Prepared with a ‘starter’, which is a fermented culture process made of yeast, and lactic acid that aid in better digestion, as it serves to nourish the gut 

According to recent research data by Eating Well Magazine, sourdough taste and flavor.

More acetic and lactic  acid is added to slow down and sourdough is rated in the top three tier category of best nutritious bread { Sourdough, Sprouted 7grain, and Whole Wheat}


Additional research has shown that sourdough bread possesses an enormity of ‘Good Bacteria’, that helps and aids in healthier digestion. Also, it cites the forms to have the best choice for gut health. Not only because of the ‘Good Bacteria’-but do to the top levels of fiber forms contained in sourdough bread.


This bodes well for people who have intestinal system issues, such as :

Irritable bowel syndrome-gas or bloating condition

Sourdough bread makes it easier within the gut

The essential nutrients found in sourdough are:

Healthy carbohydrates, protein, fiber, and iron

Good Nutritional vitamin supplementation  An abundance more than other types of bread


REMARKS:

It is very important to read and take note of the ingredients of the packaging of the bread to ascertain the authentic ingredients that the bread is made of. Therefore, if you happen to have a celiac or a gluten allergy condition, Then, it will be wise to avoid sourdough bread made with wheat or rye particulates 


In Finality 

Sourdough Bread’s Healthiness is due to its primary fermentation process. Which creates the bread and destroys the acid that’s found in other types of bread.


 In addition, sourdough bread contains more magnesium, potassium, and antioxidants than other breads.


Moreover, Sourdough bread does not cause a spike in blood sugar as other breads do. This is a plus and an added dimension because such makes it easier on the gut and the digestion system. Inherent in the fact of the matter, that the sourdough bread containment of the ‘Good Bacteria’


Steve Braxton, sbrax57@gmail.com, http://sbrax-on-point.blogspot.com

Founder and Coordinator of The Daniel Fast Lifestyle  Change for Fasting, Meditation, Prayer, and selected reading of biblical scripture passages


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