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August 08, 2022
Lack of gluten in the diet can cause fatigue, headaches and nutrient deficiencies ...
British nutritionists have found that excluding gluten-containing products such as wheat, barley and rye from the diet for no medical reason can provoke serious health problems.
Patients with proven gluten intolerance should avoid consuming it. Nutritionists explain that more and more healthy people who are trying to lose weight are also often restricting bread products, which can cause fatigue, headaches and deficiencies in nutrients such as calcium, iron, B vitamins and fiber.
Experts explain that in the long run, gluten restriction can have a negative effect on the body.
Weight loss will be followed by fatigue and constant tiredness.
Another study conducted by Spanish scientists shows that the consumption of bread does not actually lead to obesity in children. Kids who eat bread are less likely to be overweight than those who are banned from pasta.
The conclusions are based on data collected from 504 students aged between 8 and 13. To determine the effect of bread on the development of the child's body, the authors of the study divided the participants into several groups, depending on the daily consumption of bread.
Experts have found that adolescents who eat more bread have a lower body mass index than others.
The authors of the study explain that bread is not as harmful to our health and weight as we all think. The relationship between carbohydrate intake, glycemic index and body weight is not exactly what it is in society's understanding.
Experts are adamant that bread is a food that contributes to a better nutritional balance, providing a significant portion of carbohydrates, fiber, vegetable fats, minerals and vitamins needed by the body.
The amino acids contained in bread are especially necessary for the body to build its own proteins.
Bakery products also contain B vitamins, which are extremely important for the work of the brain and nervous system, as well as for the good condition of the skin and mucous membranes.
Bread and pasta are foods that are slowly absorbed by the body, create a feeling of satiety and do not cause a sharp rise or fall in blood sugar.
The common misconception that bread is the enemy of our figure is the main reason why it should be excluded from the diet first. It is believed that white bread and pasta in general, especially sweets, are enemies of our figure.
However, nutritionists are adamant that reducing carbohydrates and proteins in the diet can have a short-term effect. In the long run, however, the ideal weight lies in a high-carbohydrate but low-fat diet.