Food Myth: "The bread is fattening"

Since I mostly hear this sentence out of the mouth of my mother, my sister in law and even my grandmother, this article is especially for you, ladies. I will try to convince you, as you are all, as the famous saying "bread is fattening" food is a myth. It also takes too long and is in the same vein as the famous myths about the three "P" (bread, pasta, potatoes). I am very pleased to announce today that not ... bread is not fattening!

This low calorie bread ...

A slice of bread contains fewer calories. Indeed, depending on the variety, a slice may contain between 60 and 100 calories. Considering a woman aged 35 - weight and size means (140 pounds, 5.4 inches) - a daily energy needs of about 2000 calories, it is not one or two slices of bread which will blow the budget calorie day.

Whole wheat bread: your ally!

In the process of weight loss, whole grain bread is even an important ally. Dietary fiber it contains helps control appetite by promoting a feeling of fullness.

Spoilt for choice

There are on the market an impressive variety of breads. Be original and choose the flax seed, flour integral with probiotics, barley, and even honey!

The real culprits

If the bread itself is a low calorie food must be careful against by what we put on it. Some fillings can be very high in calories: butter, margarine, jam, sweet spread, pate, sausages. All these choices will greatly increase the caloric content of your little slice of bread!

What is 100 calories?

- 2 kiwis
- 100 g of vanilla yogurt 2% m.g.
- 5 medium strawberries
- 375 ml (1 1/2 cup) fresh raspberries
- 30 ml (2 tbsp.) Of dry roasted peanuts
- A 150 ml glass of chocolate milk 1% m.g.

Did you know?

However, the Health Survey in 2004 Canadian Community on the eating habits of 35,000 Canadians showed a generally lower consumption of these recommendations. Indeed, for all age groups, consumption of servings recommended minimum is often not achieved, and this tendency increases with age.

In short, Canadians do not eat enough grain products. Ladies, there is therefore no reason to remove bread from your diet, especially as it contains a wealth of vitamins and minerals good for your health! Simply not to excess ... like all other foods.