Sourdough Bread
There is perhaps no more delectable bread than the fermented kind that, when done correctly, has the perfect crust and chew of sourdough.
And because it’s fermented, it’s actually very good for your gastrointestinal health.
“Researchers at MIT have shown that Lactobacillus reuteri (found in fermentation) can stimulate and boost the immune system, reduce the development of breast and colon tumors, speed up healing of skin wounds, and even stimulate the brain to release the social hormone oxytocin,” Li explained.
And that’s just your regular sourdough. If you search out whole grain, you’re getting a super bread that not only tastes great but is great for you.
“If the traditional sourdough method is used and it’s made with whole grains, sourdough bread provides the nutrition of whole grains plus the benefits of fermentation, which lowers the bread pH,” Mowrer said. “This means more vitamins and minerals are absorbed. Plus, it has a lower glycemic index, so there is less of a blood sugar spike.”
Source: HuffingtonPost
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