White Bread vs Whole Wheat
dannigirl1
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What is so wrong with white bread? I make PB&J sandwiches with both bread and i dont really like ones i make with whole wheat bread from pepperidge Farm, as apposed to the sandwiches i make with Freihofers premium Italian bread(sliced white bread). i even compare them to the status white bread is 20 calories less than the whole wheat. Is whole wheat bread really all that great? Can someone please tell me what the befits are to switching would be?
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The only advantage I see it the added fiber. Personally, I go over on my fiber just about every day. PB&J on white bread is also one of my go-to after dinner eats if I haven't had enough calories for the day. It's good stuff.0
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Wheat berries, which make up flour, have three parts: the bran, the germ and the endosperm. Whole wheat has all three parts while white flour uses only the endosperm. Whole wheat therefore has more nutrients and fiber. White bread is essentially empty calories. Sure you can eat it, it just really has no redeeming quality. Think of it like a can of soda and use it in moderation.0
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It has something to do with the glycemic index. Which I believe has something to do with feeling satisfied for longer (less blood sugar spikes).
I'm not the one to really explain that in detail but I'm sure several people on here can. I know there are quite a few benefits. I'm the same way though in that I don't like a lot of wheat bread. I have found a few that I like though. It's about trying different kinds I think.
Also I know sourdough bread is better than white bread.0 -
There no such thing as empty calories.0
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White bread spikes your insulin levels more than a snickers bar.0
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White bread spikes your insulin levels more than a snickers bar.
Someone's read Wheat Belly...
As for the topic, you could make an argument whole wheat is no better or worse than white bread due to the anti nutrients found in whole wheat. Personally I'd eat whichever bread I prefer the taste of0 -
There no such thing as empty calories.
How so? If empty calories equals a food having calories with little/no micronutrients, than foods like sweets and white bread can be counted as empty calories.0 -
See I can't eat my tuna salad on wheat. But I loooooove pbj on wheat. Have you tried different ones? Look for the good grains logo. Just cause it says wheat doesnt mean it is better than white. There is something funny about the gimmick/advertising sometimes. My dietician told me to look for the whole grains heart label thing. It too is a gimmick but cant be used by bread that isnt truly whole grain.
From mayoclinic.com
"When you're selecting any kind of bread, read the label carefully. Choose breads that list "whole" grain as the first ingredient, such as whole wheat, white whole wheat or whole oats. If the label doesn't say "whole" first, it isn't a whole-grain product. For example, a product label may simply say white wheat, which is not the same as white whole-wheat bread."0 -
White bread spikes your insulin levels more than a snickers bar.
Someone's read Wheat Belly...
As for the topic, you could make an argument whole wheat is no better or worse than white bread due to the anti nutrients found in whole wheat. Personally I'd eat whichever bread I prefer the taste of
Nope. Life Extensions magazine.0 -
Wheat berries, which make up flour, have three parts: the bran, the germ and the endosperm. Whole wheat has all three parts while white flour uses only the endosperm. Whole wheat therefore has more nutrients and fiber. White bread is essentially empty calories. Sure you can eat it, it just really has no redeeming quality. Think of it like a can of soda and use it in moderation.
Not exactly. White bread does have some fiber and it has vitamins.0 -
White bread spikes your insulin levels more than a snickers bar.
Someone's read Wheat Belly...
As for the topic, you could make an argument whole wheat is no better or worse than white bread due to the anti nutrients found in whole wheat. Personally I'd eat whichever bread I prefer the taste of
Nope. Life Extensions magazine.
This article?
http://www.lef.org/magazine/mag2011/oct2011_Wheat-The-Unhealthy-Whole-Grain_01.htm0 -
White bread spikes your insulin levels more than a snickers bar.
Someone's read Wheat Belly...
As for the topic, you could make an argument whole wheat is no better or worse than white bread due to the anti nutrients found in whole wheat. Personally I'd eat whichever bread I prefer the taste of
Nope. Life Extensions magazine.
This article?
http://www.lef.org/magazine/mag2011/oct2011_Wheat-The-Unhealthy-Whole-Grain_01.htm
I don't know. My husband is the one that read it.
Are you a member or did you just Google it? <--- not being snarky. I just don't know that many people who know what LEF is0 -
It has something to do with the glycemic index. Which I believe has something to do with feeling satisfied for longer (less blood sugar spikes).
I'm not the one to really explain that in detail but I'm sure several people on here can. I know there are quite a few benefits. I'm the same way though in that I don't like a lot of wheat bread. I have found a few that I like though. It's about trying different kinds I think.
Also I know sourdough bread is better than white bread.
This is correct.0 -
White bread spikes your insulin levels more than a snickers bar.
Someone's read Wheat Belly...
As for the topic, you could make an argument whole wheat is no better or worse than white bread due to the anti nutrients found in whole wheat. Personally I'd eat whichever bread I prefer the taste of
Nope. Life Extensions magazine.
This article?
http://www.lef.org/magazine/mag2011/oct2011_Wheat-The-Unhealthy-Whole-Grain_01.htm
I don't know. My husband is the one that read it.
Are you a member or did you just Google it? <--- not being snarky. I just don't know that many people who know what LEF is
Not a member but familiar with them0 -
complex carbs vs simple carbs. Its bad for you because of the way it is made. True it has vitamins but most of it is sucked out in the process. complex carbs are more effeciently used by your body, its natural. Simple carbs will make you feel tired.0
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It has something to do with the glycemic index. Which I believe has something to do with feeling satisfied for longer (less blood sugar spikes).
I'm not the one to really explain that in detail but I'm sure several people on here can. I know there are quite a few benefits. I'm the same way though in that I don't like a lot of wheat bread. I have found a few that I like though. It's about trying different kinds I think.
Also I know sourdough bread is better than white bread.
This is correct. Whole what is a complex carbohydrade and the white stuff is a simple carbohydrate. Basically, white bread (and all other white refined things that fall into the simple carb category) cause your blood sugar to spike which results in a release of insulin. Insulin tells your body to store your excess blood sugar - as fat.
There's a book on Amazon you can get free (if you have a kindle or the kindle app on your smart phone or tablet) called Fire up Your Fat burn that explains it very simply.
http://www.amazon.com/FIRE-UP-Super-Strategies-Weight-ebook/dp/B0083BW37G/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1349119348&sr=8-2&keywords=fire+up+fat+burn
No, both whole wheat bread and white bread are complex carbohydrates.0 -
It has something to do with the glycemic index. Which I believe has something to do with feeling satisfied for longer (less blood sugar spikes).
I'm not the one to really explain that in detail but I'm sure several people on here can. I know there are quite a few benefits. I'm the same way though in that I don't like a lot of wheat bread. I have found a few that I like though. It's about trying different kinds I think.
Also I know sourdough bread is better than white bread.
This is correct. Whole what is a complex carbohydrade and the white stuff is a simple carbohydrate. Basically, white bread (and all other white refined things that fall into the simple carb category) cause your blood sugar to spike which results in a release of insulin. Insulin tells your body to store your excess blood sugar - as fat.
There's a book on Amazon you can get free (if you have a kindle or the kindle app on your smart phone or tablet) called Fire up Your Fat burn that explains it very simply.
http://www.amazon.com/FIRE-UP-Super-Strategies-Weight-ebook/dp/B0083BW37G/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1349119348&sr=8-2&keywords=fire+up+fat+burn
I think you need to do a little more learning about insulin and DNL amongst other things0 -
complex carbs vs simple carbs. Its bad for you because of the way it is made. True it has vitamins but most of it is sucked out in the process. complex carbs are more effeciently used by your body, its natural. Simple carbs will make you feel tired.
sucked out? where do they go?0 -
The fact that you don't understand that there's more to food you eat than just calories is the problem here. Whole grain has a significant amount of protein and fiber while white bread does not. It's basically like eating pure sugar with no real redeeming nutrients to compensate for it.0
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Wheat bread is a slightly more nutritious choice than white bread, but it's not an earth-shattering difference and just because something is better, doesn't make white bread 'bad'. If you're getting the fiber elsewhere, and you don't want to switch, don't. I think the hype about wheat bread is totally overblown. In many cases, it's just brown colored white bread- nutritionally equivalent. In some cases, it's even heavier and more calorific than white bread. And there's higher fiber white bread options if you want to go that route, too. In the end, go with what you like. A slice or two of white bread instead of wheat isn't likely to make a lick of difference in your overall health or weight loss if you're sticking to your macros.
ETA: I LOVE me some PB&J on white bread. It's nostalgic, and no substitute can meet the nostalgic comfort feelings for me.0 -
The fact that you don't understand that there's more to food you eat than just calories is the problem here. Whole grain has a significant amount of protein and fiber while white bread does not. It's basically like eating pure sugar with no real redeeming nutrients to compensate for it.
Looks like your full of crap
Wonder Bread - Classic White (2 slices)
Calories 140
Sodium 210 mg
Total Fat 2 g
Total Carbs 28 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Sugars 4 g
Protein 4 g
Bread - Whole Wheat - Costcp - One Slice (two slices)
Calories 160
Total Fat 2 g
Total Carbs 25 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Sugars 3 g
Protein 5 g0 -
complex carbs vs simple carbs. Its bad for you because of the way it is made. True it has vitamins but most of it is sucked out in the process. complex carbs are more effeciently used by your body, its natural. Simple carbs will make you feel tired.
Starches are complex carbs. Bread is a starch. All bread is complex carbs.0 -
It has something to do with the glycemic index. Which I believe has something to do with feeling satisfied for longer (less blood sugar spikes).
I'm not the one to really explain that in detail but I'm sure several people on here can. I know there are quite a few benefits. I'm the same way though in that I don't like a lot of wheat bread. I have found a few that I like though. It's about trying different kinds I think.
Also I know sourdough bread is better than white bread.
This is correct. Whole what is a complex carbohydrade and the white stuff is a simple carbohydrate. Basically, white bread (and all other white refined things that fall into the simple carb category) cause your blood sugar to spike which results in a release of insulin. Insulin tells your body to store your excess blood sugar - as fat.
There's a book on Amazon you can get free (if you have a kindle or the kindle app on your smart phone or tablet) called Fire up Your Fat burn that explains it very simply.
http://www.amazon.com/FIRE-UP-Super-Strategies-Weight-ebook/dp/B0083BW37G/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1349119348&sr=8-2&keywords=fire+up+fat+burn
I think you need to do a little more learning about insulin and DNL amongst other things
At least what I said isn't as silly as saying white bread is better because it has fewer calories.0 -
The fact that you don't understand that there's more to food you eat than just calories is the problem here. Whole grain has a significant amount of protein and fiber while white bread does not. It's basically like eating pure sugar with no real redeeming nutrients to compensate for it.
actually white bread has a higher glycemic index than granulated sugar because of the way it is made.0 -
Wheat bread is a slightly more nutritious choice than white bread, but it's not an earth-shattering difference and just because something is better, doesn't make white bread 'bad'. If you're getting the fiber elsewhere, and you don't want to switch, don't. I think the hype about wheat bread is totally overblown. In many cases, it's just brown colored white bread- nutritionally equivalent. In some cases, it's even heavier and more calorific than white bread. And there's higher fiber white bread options if you want to go that route, too. In the end, go with what you like. A slice or two of white bread instead of wheat isn't likely to make a lick of difference in your overall health or weight loss if you're sticking to your macros.
ETA: I LOVE me some PB&J on white bread. It's nostalgic, and no substitute can meet the nostalgic comfort feelings for me.
^^this, except the PB&J (not a fan!)0 -
Wheat bread is a slightly more nutritious choice than white bread, but it's not an earth-shattering difference and just because something is better, doesn't make white bread 'bad'. If you're getting the fiber elsewhere, and you don't want to switch, don't. I think the hype about wheat bread is totally overblown. In many cases, it's just brown colored white bread- nutritionally equivalent. In some cases, it's even heavier and more calorific than white bread. And there's higher fiber white bread options if you want to go that route, too. In the end, go with what you like. A slice or two of white bread instead of wheat isn't likely to make a lick of difference in your overall health or weight loss if you're sticking to your macros.
ETA: I LOVE me some PB&J on white bread. It's nostalgic, and no substitute can meet the nostalgic comfort feelings for me.
your totally wrong, the reason it is bad is because of the way it is made, it takes out all of the nutrients. Your better off eating pure sugar.0 -
It has something to do with the glycemic index. Which I believe has something to do with feeling satisfied for longer (less blood sugar spikes).
I'm not the one to really explain that in detail but I'm sure several people on here can. I know there are quite a few benefits. I'm the same way though in that I don't like a lot of wheat bread. I have found a few that I like though. It's about trying different kinds I think.
Also I know sourdough bread is better than white bread.
This is correct. Whole what is a complex carbohydrade and the white stuff is a simple carbohydrate. Basically, white bread (and all other white refined things that fall into the simple carb category) cause your blood sugar to spike which results in a release of insulin. Insulin tells your body to store your excess blood sugar - as fat.
There's a book on Amazon you can get free (if you have a kindle or the kindle app on your smart phone or tablet) called Fire up Your Fat burn that explains it very simply.
http://www.amazon.com/FIRE-UP-Super-Strategies-Weight-ebook/dp/B0083BW37G/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1349119348&sr=8-2&keywords=fire+up+fat+burn
I think you need to do a little more learning about insulin and DNL amongst other things
At least what I said isn't as silly as saying white bread is better because it has fewer calories.
"Isn't as silly" would imply what you said was silly, which is not helpful to the OP at all0 -
Wheat berries, which make up flour, have three parts: the bran, the germ and the endosperm. Whole wheat has all three parts while white flour uses only the endosperm. Whole wheat therefore has more nutrients and fiber. White bread is essentially empty calories. Sure you can eat it, it just really has no redeeming quality. Think of it like a can of soda and use it in moderation.
Not exactly. White bread does have some fiber and it has vitamins.
White bread has far less fiber AND less protein. White flour is processed further ... nutrition is lost.
Try to make an effort to like wheat bread .... kind of like an effort (for some people) to drink water... it's an acquired taste.
Option 1. Try a number of brands .......Bimbo Wheat Bread (sold at Wal-Mart) ... has a Polar Bear on the package. This seems like a "starter" white bread. Texture is really close to white. .... I think Wonder makes a wheat bread too. These are maybe not the highest protein or fiber .... but it's a step in the right direction
Option 2. Try a comination (half & half) ..... 1 slice white & 1 slice wheat on sandwiches. This will get you used to the taste... more gradually.
White bread is not the worst thing ... it's just not the best thing.0 -
Wheat bread is a slightly more nutritious choice than white bread, but it's not an earth-shattering difference and just because something is better, doesn't make white bread 'bad'. If you're getting the fiber elsewhere, and you don't want to switch, don't. I think the hype about wheat bread is totally overblown. In many cases, it's just brown colored white bread- nutritionally equivalent. In some cases, it's even heavier and more calorific than white bread. And there's higher fiber white bread options if you want to go that route, too. In the end, go with what you like. A slice or two of white bread instead of wheat isn't likely to make a lick of difference in your overall health or weight loss if you're sticking to your macros.
ETA: I LOVE me some PB&J on white bread. It's nostalgic, and no substitute can meet the nostalgic comfort feelings for me.
your totally wrong, the reason it is bad is because of the way it is made, it takes out all of the nutrients. Your better off eating pure sugar.
Lolz. How exactly does this happen?0 -
Wheat berries, which make up flour, have three parts: the bran, the germ and the endosperm. Whole wheat has all three parts while white flour uses only the endosperm. Whole wheat therefore has more nutrients and fiber. White bread is essentially empty calories. Sure you can eat it, it just really has no redeeming quality. Think of it like a can of soda and use it in moderation.
Not exactly. White bread does have some fiber and it has vitamins.
White bread has far less fiber AND less protein. White flour is processed further ... nutrition is lost.
Try to make an effort to like wheat bread .... kind of like an effort (for some people) to drink water... it's an acquired taste.
Option 1. Try a number of brands .......Bimbo Wheat Bread (sold at Wal-Mart) ... has a Polar Bear on the package. This seems like a "starter" white bread. Texture is really close to white. .... I think Wonder makes a wheat bread too. These are maybe not the highest protein or fiber .... but it's a step in the right direction
Option 2. Try a comination (half & half) ..... 1 slice white & 1 slice wheat on sandwiches. This will get you used to the taste... more gradually.
White bread is not the worst thing ... it's just not the best thing.
Check out the page just before this for a macro breakdown........and again, how exactly is the nutrition lost?0
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