Credit: Getty Images White breadĬommonly found as sliced loaves in supermarkets, white bread is a staple food in the diet of many Australians, with almost 60 per cent of all bread consumed a white variety. White bread is a staple food in the diet of many Australians with almost 60 per cent of all bread consumed a white variety. Some large, thick slices of bread can contain up to double the amount of carbohydrates and are really not necessary for the majority of us who would ultimately like to drop a few extra kilograms. The average adult will need just two to four slices of bread each day and be mindful of the increasing sizes. Serving sizesīut keep in mind that the serving sizes of sourdough tend to be large, which may be contributing to a kilojoule overload if you are trying to lose body fat. While wholemeal bread does contain more dietary fibre than standard white bread, it is still a high GI choice.Īnd Turkish is perhaps the worse bread of all, with its mixture of large serving sizes, holes that readily get filled with butter or margarine, and large amounts of white flour - giving it its high GI and carbohydrate load.Īnother a popular choice, sourdough does have a lower GI than regular white bread. Bread has been a dietary staple for thousands of years. Polyunsaturated fats have been shown to have a number of health benefits long-term including helping to reduce inflammation in the body.

Soy and linseed loaves are a standout due to their high polyunsaturated fat content thanks to the presence of linseeds.

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