2023-08-18 22:32:06
Bread provides nutrients, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals important for the health of our body.
He bread is not only an ideal accompaniment for meals, its versatility allows us to make quick preparations for anything at any time of the day when we are in a hurry or with little time. Since it is a product with a long tradition in most of the culinary cultures of the world, it is almost impossible to avoid it in any diet.
There are various myths going around this food, and one of them expresses that it is a product that makes you gain weight, and for this reason some people avoid it. There is also the question of how much bread should be consumed daily so that it does not harm health. The World Health Organization (WHO) answered this question.
How much bread should we consume per day?
He bread contains a wide nutritional contribution, provides B vitamins such as thiamine or B1, riboflavin or B2, pyridoxine or B6 and niacin or B3. In addition, it provides carbohydrates, a minimum percentage of protein and minerals such as phosphorus, potassium and magnesium.
If the person who consumes bread daily, maintains a healthy diet and performs physical activity, there should not be problems with their intake. However, how much bread is it okay to consume per day? The WHO answers this question: “people must consume 250 grams of bread per day as part of a healthy diet. This is equivalent to a baguette by weight.”
The WHO gave an answer. Photo: iStock.
On the other hand, people who practice extreme sports or do physical exercise with weight need to consume more calories. The WHO recommends an intake of 400 grams of bread daily, to have the necessary carbohydrates to serve as an energy source.
What happens if I don’t eat bread?
If the person does not want to eat bread, for whatever reason, they should increase their intake with other types of carbohydrates. The Spanish Nutrition Foundation (FEN) explained that: “the fact of not consuming bread on a regular basis can generate an imbalance in the caloric profile of the diet.”
This happens when bread is not consumed. Photo: Pexels.
According to the institution, the appropriate percentage of macronutrients required by the body is one 15% protein, between 30% and 35% fat and 55% carbohydrates. This is why “if bread consumption is reduced, it is necessary to increase the intake of other foods rich in carbohydrates so as not to significantly unbalance the diet.”
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