Health & Benefits

FDA Food Pyramid: Grains and cereals make up the base of the Food Guide Pyramid. These foods provide complex carbohydrates (starches), which are an important source of energy, especially in low fat diets. They also provide vitamins, minerals, and fiber. The Food Guide Pyramid suggests 6 to 11 servings of these foods a day.
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FIBER
Whole grain breads are high in fiber, which is important for many health concerns. High fiber consumption has indications in reducing heart disease, lowering cholesterol, decreasing risk of certain cancers, weight control and digestive health among other things.

Bread, a Low Fat Food
Aren't starchy foods fattening?
No, breads (and other starchy foods) are generally low in fat. It is what we put on bread in the form of butter, jams, cinnamon and sugar, etc… that can make bread higher in fat and calories.

BREAD FACT
To get the fiber you need, choose several servings a day of foods made from whole grains, such as whole-wheat bread and whole-grain cereals.
(USDA Food Guide Pyramid Booklet © 1996)