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Whole-wheat bread - Food Of The Month - Brief Article

Men's Fitness, Nov, 2002 by Mike Carlson, Allan Donnelly, Ben Kallen, Bobby Lee, Mark Thorpe, Tom Weede

VILIFYING CARBOHYDRATES as the enemy of a leaner physique is common sport these days. As a result, you may be tempted to take bread off your grocery list altogether. If you do, you'll be doing yourself and your body-fat levels a disservice.

In a new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition in August, scientists at Tufts University in Boston found that consumption of whole-grain foods was inversely proportionate to one's body mass index. In other words, the less whole grains you eat, the fatter you get. In the study, subjects who ate plenty of fibrous foods also experienced decreased cholesterol levels, meaning they would live long enough to enjoy their new, leaner selves. Whole-wheat foods also contain high levels of healthy monounsaturated fats, protein and B vitamin. Some good choices are whole-wheat bread, cereals (such as Total and Shredded Wheat), pastas, pita and crackers. Just make sure the label reads "100 percent whole wheat."

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Two slices of whole-grain bread: 200 calories, 30g carbs, 6g protein, 6g fat, 6g fiber

Whole-wheat bread - Food Of The Month - Brief Article

Men's Fitness, Nov, 2002 by Mike Carlson, Allan Donnelly, Ben Kallen, Bobby Lee, Mark Thorpe, Tom Weede

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