Spain’s dishy Doctor explains why bread can be your best friend

FAMOUS Spanish cardiologist Aurelio Rojas has debunked the common myth that bread is ‘unhealthy’, claiming it can even aid in weight loss.

Many people often argue that bread is fattening, packed with empty calories, or too high in salt – but according to Rojas, these claims are far more nuanced than they seem.

Rojas has spoken about this issue in an interview on Instagram, in which he recognizes that bread is ‘too demonised’.

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“It seems strange, because good studies show that people who consume wholemeal bread and whole grain bread protect their hearts from disease, as well as their cardiovascular systems,” claims the doctor. 

Rojas explained that the reason for these benefits was because it reduces fat absorption in the digestive tract and can promote metabolism. 

It is true that the quality of your bread will determine a great deal.
Rojas explained that industrial breads are of very poor quality and have pro-inflammatory properties. It also contains additives that may not be desirable, but can cause problems in the long run if it is consumed regularly.

Rojas’s advice is clear: ditch the industrial bread with its additives in favor of other, better-quality breads. Wholemeal and slowly fermented bread are especially good choices.

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This bread ferments for hours, or even days. Industrial bread, which is made in just a few minutes with commercial yeasts, uses many additives to give it a unique flavor and texture.

The sourdough bread is a slow-fermenting loaf that’s made with only flour and water.

The fermentation of sourdough bread takes approximately five days. Slow fermentation transforms its structure and gives the bread its unique characteristics.

Some research suggests that the bread can also help to regulate appetite, preventing overeating of other foods.