The best breads in the grocery store
Look for whole-grain breads with the fewest ingredients possible.
It takes just four ingredients to create bread: flour, yeast, water, and salt. After a little kneading and some time in the oven, they transform into a hearty dietary staple that can add texture to your breakfast or structure to your sandwich. But the type of flour, plus additional ingredients, can make or break bread's nutritional value.
What makes bread healthy?
Healthy bread starts with flour that comes from whole grains, such as whole wheat, oats, brown rice, rye, or barley.
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