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A wholemeal sourdough would be a great option, or you could make your own(Image: Getty)<\/p>\nThe British Heart Foundation has said that sourdough is a good choice for some people, but there is actually another bread that we should be eating as our regular loafA wholemeal sourdough would be a great option, or you could make your own(Image: Getty)<\/p>\n
Sourdough bread, with its slow fermentation process and unique ‘starter’ dough<\/a>, is often hailed as the cre\u0300me de la cre\u0300me of loaves. Its distinctive salty taste and irresistible crunch<\/a> when toasted have won over many.<\/p>\n However, the British Heart Foundation<\/a> (BHF) has suggested that there’s another type of bread we should be reaching for on a daily basis. They’ve also debunked some common misconceptions about sourdough’s impact on gut health.<\/p>\n Victoria Taylor, a nutritionist advising for the BHF, explained that while sourdough can be a good option for some, it’s actually wholegrain bread that should be our go-to loaf.<\/p>\n She noted: “Sourdough’s fermentation process does mean sourdough can have a lower glycaemic index than its standard bread equivalent.<\/p>\n “This means it causes blood sugar levels to rise more slowly, and so could be a better choice for people with diabetes.”<\/p>\n However, given that sourdough is primarily made with white flour, the BHF recommends opting for wholegrain instead due to its higher fibre content, reports the Express<\/a>.<\/p>\n Victoria advised: “Wholegrain bread is higher in fibre, an important part of a healthy diet. While it’s fine to have white bread for a change, a better everyday option is wholemeal bread.<\/p>\n![\"Whole](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/0_Whole-wheat-bread-loaf-with-oat-topping-healthy-whole-grain-bakery-food-rich-in-fiber-and-nutritio.webp\")
Wholegain breads are considered a good choice because of their fibre content(Image: Getty)<\/p>\n
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Sourdough is a good choice if you are looking at your glycaemic intake(Image: Getty)<\/p>\n