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InflammatoryScore: 7/10
White Bread
7/10
Inflammation
Inflammatory
Category
1 slice (25g)
Serving size
3
Key nutrients
Anti-InflammatoryInflammatory
White bread is made from refined flour stripped of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. It causes rapid blood sugar spikes that trigger inflammatory responses in the body.
Quick facts
- Inflammation
- 7/10
- Category
- Inflammatory
- Serving size
- 1 slice (25g)
Key nutrients
CarbohydratesSome B Vitamins (fortified)Iron (fortified)
Tips
Replace with whole grain, sourdough, or sprouted grain bread. If you eat bread, choose varieties with visible seeds and grains. Sourdough fermentation may reduce inflammatory potential.
Benefits
- Convenient and widely available
- Often fortified with some vitamins
- Easy to digest for some
Concerns
- Refined carbohydrates spike blood sugar rapidly
- Stripped of natural fiber and nutrients
- Contains gluten which is inflammatory for some
- Often contains added sugars and preservatives
- Promotes insulin resistance over time
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