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Convenient, wholesome staple or stodgy carb making us fat? HannahEbelthiteinvestigates

Bread is a low-fat, nutritious, convenient and affordable food,” says dietician Helen “ Bond. “Half our daily kilojoule intake should come from energy giving carbs, which is 260g, and bread provides about 15 to 20g per 40g slice. Plus, it’s a good source of fibre.”

Is white all right?

Because white and even brown bread making flour has been milled so the outer part of the grain is removed, it’s lower in fibre and some vitamins and minerals than wholegrain, which uses all of it. Note: by law, white and brown bread flour is fortified with iron, thiamine, niacin, and other vitamins and minerals. Wholegrain carbohydrates have a lower glycaemic index (GI). They release sugars into your bloodstream more slowly, so you’ll feel fuller and more energised for longer.