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 wond