The Worst Side Effect of Not Eating Bread

Finding tasty, healthful bread can be difficult. According to a Frontiers in Nutrition study, if you don't eat enough bread, you may not get enough refined grains

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The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey found that some US adults had a 10% drop in energy due to avoiding refined grains,

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"Our society dislikes bread, cereals, and carbs. However, carbs are your body's best fuel and the brain's preferred energy source 

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She says many people have observed a surge in energy when they eat enough carbs. "In a healthy, balanced diet, anywhere from 40-60% of calories

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She says "Carbohydrates in moderation is a good thing—it helps give your body energy, especially if you're planning to do any physical activity throughout the day,

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Barnes says, "anytime you eliminate an entire food group, you have to be intentional about what you are replacing it with," since the survey's participants'

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Barnes says that if you eliminate bread and grains without replacing them with other carbohydrates, you may run out of calories and feel tired.

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Barnes recommends eating whole wheat and sprouted grain bread, brown rice, barley, oats, rye, whole grain cereals, and crackers to receive enough grain

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"Including these foods regularly [in your diet] will help you get enough fiber, iron, folate, and magnesium, and help you feel satisfied and energized," adds. 

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