Perspective: Refined Grains and Health: Genuine Risk or Guilt by Association?

Extensive analyses of the existing body of published studies show that refined grain consumption is not associated with any of the chronic diseases to which it usually is attributed. As a result, this study illustrates that current dietary recommendations to reduce refined grain consumption conflict with the substantial body of published scientific evidence.

NEW STUDY EXONERATES REFINED GRAINS

Shines New Light on Conflicting Dietary Recommendations April 8, 2019 – Washington, DC – A new study published this week in Advances in Nutrition,a peer-reviewed medical journal from the American Society of Nutrition, boldly substantiates that refined grains have gotten a bad rap.  Extensive analyses of the existing body of published studies show that refined […]

Think Refined Grains are Bad for You? Think Again!

Most likely you’ve heard someone say, “I’ve cut all refined and processed foods, including white bread, from my diet.” Considering the definition of refined means “free from impurities, fastidious, or cultivated,” it’s curious that refined grains have taken on a negative connotation. What if removing refined grains was not necessary for good health and could […]

White Bread Just as Healthy as Whole Bread

Although many people claim that white bread is a poor nutritional option, recent research in Israel has found that the “always healthy” whole bread, is not. A new study found that both versions are equally good and nutritious. Weizmann Institute scientists tested 20 study participants were divided into two groups and asked to consume large […]

What is the Best Time of the Day to Consume Bread?

Each meal has its nutritional necessities and the good news is that you can eat bread at any time of the day!  Breakfast: At breakfast we need to stock our bodies with the fuel it requires for our daily activities. School-age children, office workers, and sportspersons should pay particular attention to consuming adequate amounts of […]

Take Your Pleasure for the Sandwiches to Another Level

Here some sophisticated proposals Famous chef Bill Granger Cringer recalls that the Strasbourg sandwich was a staple as a child: Tomato sauce and butter on sliced white bread. “Is not it terrible?” He says grinning. He remembers his Greek friend perching alongside him in the schoolyard devouring crusty-bread sandwiches filled with fried eggplant and tzatziki. […]

School Lunch Sandwich

Children require adequate sustenance in order to fulfill their potential. Hunger, tiredness, and nutrient deficiencies may pose as obstacles to their academic performance. A sandwich is perfect for school lunches because it is a tasty, handy, and versatile food item. The whole cereal grains in bread are a source of complex carbohydrates, fiber, and amino […]

Removing Gluten from our Diet Only Provides Temporary Solutions

Easy diets, miracle cures, self-medication and charlatanism are some of the triggers for people to have entered a trend that points to gluten as the cause of many of the digestive disorders that people suffer;however, eliminating it from a diet without being diagnosed can only mean an ephemeral solution that can bring with it new […]

Removing Bread from the Diet May Cause Nutritional Deficiencies and a Lack of Energy

High fiber health food

Contrary to what many people believe, eliminating certain foods from the diet may bring more negative consequences than health benefits. A clear example of this is the consumption of bread, which supplies a great variety of nutrients for the body and provides energy to stay active throughout the day. Removing bread from a meal plan […]

Removing Bread from Diet Might Not Be the Answer

Woman with a grocery bag and baguette

By Rocío Río de la Loza, Health Coach Did you know that by eliminating bread you are not necessarily eliminating gluten from your diet? Gluten is a naturally occurring protein present in wheat, rye, and barley and their derived products. According to the Celiac Disease Foundation, gluten may be found in [1]: Whole grain kernels […]