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There are several reasons white flour can adversely affect your health. White flour is stripped of the most nutrient-rich parts of the grain. It also is processed in a way which makes it instantly absorbed when it reaches the intestine. Unlike whole grains-which take a much longer time to be digested, absorbed, and broken down into energy, white flour immediately raises your blood sugar levels, much in the same way sugar does. That means that after you eat it, your body has two choices: either burn it off immediately, or store it as fat. Usually, unless you are working out while eating your flour tortilla, that means that it is stored as fat. Lastly, because of the instant elevation of your blood sugar level (which is also shown to be unhealthy), the later instant drop of your blood sugar will likely leave you hungry. White flour and sugar are very similar in the ways they effect our energy, bodies and health. Both can be major contributors to weight gain. If your diet is filled with a lot of white flour, you are likely missing out on some major nutrition necessities, and feeling very hungry a lot of the time. It's OK to have a little now and then, but it's much better for your health and your waistline to eat whole grains instead. If you really find that you cannot control yourself around the stuff and are looking to lose weight, just like someone with an intense sweet tooth who can't stay away from the cookies, you might find it easier to cut it out of your diet. Your body will thank you!
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoThe fact that it's been stripped of most of its fiber and other nutrients as a result of processing. As a result, it's extremely quickly digested, resulting in a sudden spike in blood glucose. Choose 100% whole grain bread instead.
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∙ 12y agobecause white flour has a high glycemic load. The glycemic index (GI) is a numerical system of measuring how much of a rise in circulating blood sugar a carbohydrate triggers-the higher the number, the greater the blood sugar response.
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∙ 12y agoBecause they take out some parts of the wheat plant that are the most nutritious to make the shelf life longer and the taste finer.
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∙ 11y agoIit kills you.
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Who makes white bread?
bakers make all types of bread..including white
What grain is made into bread?
Flour - Makes white bread Wheat - Makes "wheat bread" and "whole wheat" if you use the entire grain Rye - Makes rye bread
What makes different bread different?
There is Wonder bread company and Sara White.
Is a banana bread unhealthy?
If you eat too much, yes. Moderation is key!
What makes white bread get mold?
Nut or Sperm
Are salad wraps healthy?
no, the white refined flour in the wraps make it unhealthy, even the brown and green ones... yes unhealthy better off with a brown pitta bread.
What makes wheat bread healthier than white bread?
Whole grains, as opposed to bleached flour.
Does white bread have wheat gluten in it?
White bread is rich in vitamins & minerals and it's also low in calories & fat, so it is healthy.
Is fairy bread a healthy snack?
I would say that fairy bread is not healthy. It's basically bread and butter sprinkled with sugar. Sugar is unhealthy, butter is fat but it doesn't really matter if you have small amounts in this case. Most fairy bread is eaten with white bread which isn't so healthy, so I'd say it's more of unhealthy than healthy. Of course, eating it once in a while is fine but all the time isn't good. Hope I helped!
Does honey added into a wheat bread make a bigger reaction of growing mold faster than a white bread?
of course not, it makes camel dump
Why is frying is unhealthy?
Its the oil or grease that's used that makes it unhealthy
Does white bread have bleach in it?
no white bread does not have bleach in it
