THE NEXT TIME YOU PICK UP a loaf
of bread, make it whole grain. Not only do whole grains lower
your risk of heart disease and cancer, they also provide steady
energy. The best brands of bread use whole grains or whole-grain
flour as their first ingredient and leave out preservatives and
hydrogenated oils. To help you choose, we tasted slice after
slice of natural whole-grain breads and chose our four
favorites, listed here in order of preference. You'll find them
in the freezer case of your supermarket or natural food store.French Meadow Per slice: 115 cal, With its chewy
Bakery Healthy Hemp 8 g protein, 2 g fat, texture and slightly
($4.29; 24 ounces) 15 g carb, 6 g fiber sour tang, this
bread is perfect for
deli sandwiches.
Rudi's Organic Honey- Per slice: 120 cal, Best all-purpose,
Sweet Whole Wheat 3 g protein, 1.5 g fat, kid-friendly
($3.69; 22 ounces) 25 g carb, 3 g fiber sandwich bread.
Would be especially
good with PBJ.
Vermont Bread Company Per slice: 70 cal, Satisfyingly wheaty,
Soft Whole Wheat 4 g protein, 1 g fat, this bread would
($3.19; 24 ounces) 14 g carb, 2 g fiber make good grilled
cheese or tuna
sandwiches.
Nature's Path Multi- Per Slice: 130 cal, Dense, moist, and
grain Manna Bread 6 g protein, 0 g fat, slightly sweet. An
($2.69; 14 ounces) 26 g carb, 4 g fiber excellent choice for
morning toast with
jam.
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