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NeutralScore: 6/10
Bread
6/10
Inflammation
Neutral
Category
1-2 slices whole grain
Serving size
4
Key nutrients
Anti-InflammatoryInflammatory
Bread's inflammatory impact depends entirely on the type. White bread made from refined flour is inflammatory, while whole grain, sourdough, and sprouted grain breads have neutral to anti-inflammatory properties due to fiber and nutrients.
Quick facts
- Inflammation
- 6/10
- Category
- Neutral
- Serving size
- 1-2 slices whole grain
Key nutrients
FiberB vitaminsIronSelenium
Tips
Choose whole grain, sourdough, or sprouted grain bread. Avoid white bread and heavily processed varieties.
Benefits
- Whole grain varieties rich in fiber
- Sourdough has beneficial fermentation
- Sprouted grain bread more nutritious
- Good energy source
Concerns
- White bread spikes blood sugar rapidly
- Gluten can be inflammatory for sensitive people
- Many commercial breads contain additives
- Refined flour stripped of nutrients
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