Good advice by Dr. harold – Let’s discuss the good and the bad of bread Written by Dr. harold Gunatillake FRCS (UK), MBBS (Cey), AM (Sing), FICS (US), FIACS (US) “Man does not live by bread alone, even resliced bread.” D.W. Brogan Bread is made from wheat flour, salt, yeast, oil, refined sugar, preservatives and white bread is enriched with some nutrients. High intake of carbohydrate as in white bread can lead to weight gain, and a risk for diabetes, heart disease and other lifestyle chronic diseases.   Therefore, diabetics are recommended bread baked with unprocessed wholemeal wheat and limited to two slices. The various types of bread made in different ways are addictive to the taste buds and the desire to eat another slice is tempting. Most dieticians recommend two slices and no more. White bread is highly processed and easily digested but has little nutritional value. White bread ...

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