Fibre
Bread is a great source of fibre which we all need to help us stay fighting fit. Research shows that fibre keeps our digestive system healthy and may help protect against certain cancers and types of diabetes. A high intake of fibre rich carbohydrates can reduce the risk of developing cancers of the gastrointestinal tract including colon cancer.
| Top Fibre Providers | per 100g food |
|---|---|
| Wholemeal Bread | 7-8g |
| White Bread | 2-3g |
| Whole Rice | 2-3g |
| Cooked Beans | 4-9g |
| Cooked Lentils | 4-9g |
| Green Beans | 2-3g |
| Carrots | 2-4g |
| Leeks | 2-3g |
| Spinich | 1-3g |
| Dried Prunes | 7-13g |
| Apple | 2g |
| Orange | 2g |
Source European Union leaflet from the Profibre project
Because bread is high in fibre and rich in complex carbohydrates it fills you up so you are much less likely to eat fatty snack foods during the day. So bread can help you stay slim and healthy as part of balanced diet.
