Month: February 2021

Sourdough Bread is a Healthy Alternative – Your Gut Says Thanks

Sourdough is a good source of most B vitamins especially folate, and also iron, both of which are important in the production of healthy red blood cells. Sourdough also has a good mineral content including zinc and selenium which are important nutrients to support the function of the immune system and wound healing. In fact, some research suggests that the fermentation process improves the bioavailability of fibre and minerals naturally found in sourdough compared to other breads. This fermentation process and higher fibre content also make it a good carbohydrate option for those with type 2 diabetes, by naturally decreasing the glycaemic responseas a result of the increased fibre.

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Choose a Healthy Type of Yogurt

 Yogurt can be incredibly healthy. Nonetheless, most yogurts found in the grocery store are bad for you. They’re often low in fat but loaded with sugar to compensate for the flavor that fat provides. Put simply, most yogurt has had its healthy, natural fats replaced with an unhealthy ingredient. Additionally, many yogurts don’t provide probiotic bacteria as generally believed. They’re often pasteurized, which kills most of their bacteria.

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