LOAF HACKS: 5 Reasons Why You Should Eat Sourdough
Craving for some carbs? If you’re on the lookout for ways to trim down your carb intake while giving in to your cravings, we have just the loaf you’ll love—-sourdough!
An all-around loaf with its signature tang, sourdough is a slow-fermented bread made with a live fermented culture also known as sourdough starter. Each loaf unique to its baker, the fermentation process makes the sourdough chewy on the inside and crisp on the outside.
Sourdough aids in digestion.
Studies show that consuming sourdough regularly has been found to aid in digestion. Teeming with healthy bacteria, sourdough’s fermentation process helps break down starches making it easier for your stomach to digest.
For those suffering from digestive issues, we recommend consulting with your dietician to find out how to best incorporate sourdough to your diet.
Sourdough helps regulate blood sugar levels
Those with elevated blood sugar levels regularly monitor their carb intake to prevent a spike in blood glucose. Actively breaking down complex carbohydrates during its fermentation process, sourdough is a healthier alternative to white bread.
With a significantly lower glycemic index than most breads available in the market today, sourdough is the go-to loaf for bread lovers with blood sugar issues.
Sourdough contains healthy bacteria
Lactobacilli, a probiotic commonly found in yoghurt and other fermented food, is bacteria you want and need inside your body. The fermentation process in making sourdough increases the prebiotic and probiotic production, which help improve gut health.
Sourdough is filling and nutritious
If you’re monitoring your carb intake, regularly consuming sourdough does not only help in weight management but improves your overall health as well. Sourdough contains multitude of vitamins and minerals such as iron and calcium, which most commercially available breads lose during the baking process.
Checkout some of our sourdough recipes. Enjoy!
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