How to Lose Weight With Brown Bread or White Bread

To lose weight with brown bread or white bread you should compare the nutritional value of both. White bread is prepared with wheat flour from which the bran and wheat germ is removed. This depreciates the bread's nutritional value. White bread is lower in zinc, fiber, thiamin, and niacin. Brown bread is sometimes colored artificially and does not always refer to whole wheat or whole- grain bread. According to Nutri-Health, whole grains contain fiber, antioxidants such as Vitamin E and selenium, iron, magnesium, zinc and B vitamins. Choose breads that give you the best nutritional value to lose weight.

Instructions

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  Limit the amount of bread you eat overall. The USDA recommends you eat 1 oz. per day, which is equal to one slice. The rest of your nutrition should come from a balance of eating, fruits, vegetables, dairy, whole grains, legumes, and meats. According to Help Guide, "Your food choices can reduce your risk of illnesses such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes, as well as defend against depression."

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  Choose breads that have a high nutritional value. People who are overweight have energy-dense diets. Brown breads such as whole grain, whole wheat, and rye increase energy levels, which results in weight loss. These breads take longer to digest, giving you a full feeling for a longer period of time. If you are not hungry, you will not overeat.

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  Eat breads that are high in fiber. Whole-grain, brown breads have more fiber, which increases bowel movements by moving food through the digestive tract more frequently. Choose breads that offer 3 g. or more per slice, to fulfill your daily fiber nutritional requirement (see resource 2). Choose high-fiber fruits and vegetables as alternate sources of fiber. Berries, melons, and greens, are high in fiber. Men should eat 30 grams of fiber per day, and women should eat 20 grams per day.