Bread is a necessary ingredient in every kitchen, whether you make it at home or buy white toast from the closest store.
This is because it’s a versatile and affordable food that can quickly and easily supply you with breakfast, lunch, or even snacks. It comes in a variety of shapes, sizes, and flavors.
A study published in the Plant Foods for Human Nutrition, however, makes a compelling case for picking one particular kind over all others and it has to do with visceral fat.
Your liver and pancreas are among the vital organs that are surrounded by visceral fat, which is hidden deep inside your abdomen.
The fatty substance is hard evidence because of this bothersome location as it can cause serious health issues like diabetes and heart disease. Fortunately, minor dietary changes may be sufficient in order to get rid of it.
The team discovered that eating wholegrain wheat bread “significantly” decreased visceral fat levels over the course of “weeks.”
The research which was conducted with 50 Japanese participants, disproved the notion that eating bread would reduce belly fat.
The goal of the study was to determine how various bread varieties affected various visceral fat variables.
For a period of 12 weeks, the subjects were randomized to receive either wholegrain or refined wheat bread.
To keep tabs on the participants, the team took blood samples and ran CT scans every 6 weeks.
12 weeks after, those who consumed whole grain wheat bread were found to have lower visceral fat levels than those who consumed refined bread.
The authors wrote that “These time-dependent changes were significantly different between the groups.”
But that’s not all! The scientists noticed that the visceral fat area of the wholegrain group actually shrank by 4 centimeters.
“Wholegrain wheat bread diet may contribute to preventing visceral fat obesity,” the research team concluded.
There have been other studies lauding wholegrain bread’s fiber for aiding in weight loss but it’s still surprising to see just how efficient it can be, especially considering bread’s bad image.
As food travels through your digestive system, soluble fiber helps to absorb water and create a gel.
According to Holland and Barrett, this makes you feel full for longer, which encourages you to eat smaller meals and avoid overeating between meals.
Finally, you should be aware that fiber is present in a variety of other foods including fruits, vegetables and seeds as a variety of sources is still recommended.
