There has been research conducted about the link between white bread and cancer. Well, is it really related then?
The research was carried out by the Mario Negri Institute for Pharmalogical Research in Milan. It claimed that consumers who ate a lot of bread doubled their risk of getting cancer. Experts, however, have said that this claim needs to be further explored before they can come to a more definitive conclusion.
Whether or not there is a link between white bread and cancer, it is better to look at a healthier alternative: Wholemeal Bread.
So what is the main difference between white bread and wholemeal bread?
Both white flour and wholemeal flour are the two main types wheat flour. In wholemeal flour, whole grain is used, which also means that nothing is lost during milling. White flour on the other hand, is refined. This means that the bran and nutrient packed germ are separated from the rest of the grain, resulting in a great loss of nutrients.
There are many different types of flour between these two main types of flour. Namely ‘brown flour’ which has a higher extraction rate than white flour. It contains more bran which contributes to its darker colour. The wholemeal flour contains all parts of the grain: the fibre-rich bran (outer layer), the endosperm (middle layer) and the germ (inner layer). The bran provides fibre, B vitamins, minerals, protein and other phytochemicals. The endosperm contains carbohydrates, proteins and small amounts of B vitamins. Whole grain foods are an important part of the diet because they provide many nutrients. The regular consumption of whole grain foods has been liked by researchers to a reduction of several diseases including heart disease and cancer, especially colon cancer.
Besides, its nutritional value, wholemeal bread is something that people can eat on the go. Easily affordable, it is also easy to make and ingredients can be easily found.
So why not make a wholemeal sandwich for lunch? It can be easily packed or brought around.
Here are some suggestions for wholemeal sandwich combinations you may want to consider:
- Tuna, Red Onion and Coriander
- Scrambled Egg and Watercress
- Roasted Chicken and Roaster Bell peppers
As for the dressing, a simple splash of olive oil will do the trick. If olive oil is not what you like, feel free to stir up your own dressings. You can consider using herbs such as black pepper or oregano because they are a great source of flavour. Another healthy alternative is to use tofu mayonnaise which provides
Enjoy a healthy wholemeal sandwich today!
The research was carried out by the Mario Negri Institute for Pharmalogical Research in Milan. It claimed that consumers who ate a lot of bread doubled their risk of getting cancer. Experts, however, have said that this claim needs to be further explored before they can come to a more definitive conclusion.
Whether or not there is a link between white bread and cancer, it is better to look at a healthier alternative: Wholemeal Bread.
So what is the main difference between white bread and wholemeal bread?
Both white flour and wholemeal flour are the two main types wheat flour. In wholemeal flour, whole grain is used, which also means that nothing is lost during milling. White flour on the other hand, is refined. This means that the bran and nutrient packed germ are separated from the rest of the grain, resulting in a great loss of nutrients.
There are many different types of flour between these two main types of flour. Namely ‘brown flour’ which has a higher extraction rate than white flour. It contains more bran which contributes to its darker colour. The wholemeal flour contains all parts of the grain: the fibre-rich bran (outer layer), the endosperm (middle layer) and the germ (inner layer). The bran provides fibre, B vitamins, minerals, protein and other phytochemicals. The endosperm contains carbohydrates, proteins and small amounts of B vitamins. Whole grain foods are an important part of the diet because they provide many nutrients. The regular consumption of whole grain foods has been liked by researchers to a reduction of several diseases including heart disease and cancer, especially colon cancer.
Besides, its nutritional value, wholemeal bread is something that people can eat on the go. Easily affordable, it is also easy to make and ingredients can be easily found.
So why not make a wholemeal sandwich for lunch? It can be easily packed or brought around.
Here are some suggestions for wholemeal sandwich combinations you may want to consider:
- Tuna, Red Onion and Coriander
- Scrambled Egg and Watercress
- Roasted Chicken and Roaster Bell peppers
As for the dressing, a simple splash of olive oil will do the trick. If olive oil is not what you like, feel free to stir up your own dressings. You can consider using herbs such as black pepper or oregano because they are a great source of flavour. Another healthy alternative is to use tofu mayonnaise which provides
Enjoy a healthy wholemeal sandwich today!
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