The Health Benefits Of Storing Bread In The Freezer
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Key Points:
- Storing bread in the freezer can increase its resistant starch content through retrogradation, which may improve gut health, digestion, and blood sugar control compared to bread stored at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
- Refrigeration increases resistant starch formation more than freezing but causes bread to stale faster and dry out, while freezing preserves bread quality but results in a different starch structure.
- Resistant starch slows carbohydrate absorption, reducing blood sugar spikes and supporting steady energy, making it beneficial for people with insulin resistance or Type 2 diabetes.
- Resistant starch also promotes gut health by feeding beneficial bacteria that produce short-chain fatty acids, which reduce inflammation, support colon health, and may influence brain function and feelings of fullness.
- Similar benefits apply to other
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