Health benefits of eating sourdough.
1.
It’s good for your gut
a.
The fermentation process creates properties
similar to prebiotics and probiotics
b.
The whole grain contains fiber which is gut
healthy as well.
2.
It can lead to better digestion.
a.
Fermentation-altered enzymes in the bread’s
wheat potentially help to counteract adverse reaction to gluten. Some gluten sensitive people can safely
consume sourdough bread.
3.
It promotes healthy aging.
a.
Habitual consumption of whole-wheat sourdough
bread may help lower the risk of various ailments in older adults.
4.
It can help keep your blood sugars in a healthy
range.
a.
Sourdough bread has a lower glycemic index and
glycemic load than breads that aren’t fermented.
b.
Additionally the fiber in the whole-wheat sourdough
lowers the glycemic impact on your blood sugar.
What does this mean to a Trim Healthy Mama? We can enjoy a
variety of wonderful whole-grain foods such as quinoa, barley, oatmeal,
occasionally a bowl of popcorn. When you
can; souring, soaking and choosing sprouted varieties can help with the
glycemic index of those grains.
Making sourdough breads with whole grains such as millet,
spelt, wheat, rye and others is a terrific way to make these breads easier to
digest.
Read more about sourdough benefits here: https://www.eatingwell.com/article/7904008/health-benefits-of-sourdough-bread-according-to-a-dietitian/
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