Whole wheat bread is favored by many consumers for its high dietary fiber content and low calories.
However, it is not suitable for everyone, especially those who are deficient in calcium. Regular consumption of whole wheat bread can be detrimental to health.
Experts say that true whole wheat bread contains a large amount of bran. The fatty acids and oxalic acid in bran can affect the absorption of calcium ions. In addition, it also affects the absorption of other trace elements that the body needs, such as magnesium, zinc, ferrous ions, and so on.
Regarding the consumption of whole wheat bread, there has been debate in the West for a long time. Experts say that compared to Easterners, bread is a staple food in the West. There has been a debate between a preference for white bread and a preference for whole wheat bread. Currently, most Western people eat both and do not favor one over the other.
Experts point out that whole wheat bread does not destroy calcium in the body, but it can "steal" calcium from other foods and hinder the body's absorption of calcium. For example, if you eat whole wheat bread and drink milk, some of the calcium in the milk may be "stolen" and not absorbed by the body.
Therefore, for people with calcium deficiency, it is best not to treat whole wheat bread as a staple food. For the elderly, children, and menopausal women who need to supplement calcium, it is also best not to eat whole wheat bread for a long time.
In addition, the dietary fiber in whole wheat bread is too rich, so people with poor gastrointestinal digestive function should try to eat less. For healthy people, eating whole wheat bread is still very beneficial to the body, as it can provide antioxidants and has a good weight loss effect. However, you should not be obsessed with it. It is not good to eat whole wheat bread every single morning.
Finally, experts suggest that people who need to supplement calcium should try to choose whole wheat bread with less bran content when selecting it. You can check the food ingredient list on the packaging. If bran is listed as the first ingredient, do not buy it. If it is listed later, you can consider it.