Everyone wants to pamper themselves with something tasty. And supporters of healthy eating are no exception. They replace unhealthy cakes and muffins with healthy bread. Whether crispbreads really only bring benefits or is it a myth, and is it possible to diversify your taste sensations with these seemingly unremarkable plates - you will get answers to these questions in our new article.
What are crispbreads and how are they made?
Bread is a bakery product made from cereal flour using a special technology called extrusion. The essence of the method is as follows:
- soaking the prepared cereal mixture;
- pouring it into a special apparatus - an extruder;
- evaporation of the absorbed water from the grains under high pressure and turning the grain out;
- adhesion of grains to each other to form a briquette.
The grains are in the extruder no more than eight seconds, which allows you to save all the useful components. In addition, with this method of production, nothing can be added to the bread, for example, sugar, yeast or preservatives. The loaf contains only grain and water.
In addition to grains, to improve nutritional quality and make the product even more useful, bread can include:
- bran;
- sprouted cereals;
- seaweed;
- dried fruits;
- vitamins and minerals.
As for the grain and flour from it, the breads can be made from different varieties of it and be called, for example:
- Wheat. The most common bread made from one of the healthiest flours. Wheat flour is a source of vitamins, carbohydrates, proteins, microelements. It is also rich in fiber. The value of flour is determined by its grade and coarseness of grinding. In this case, the lower grade is considered more useful.
- Rye. Cakes made from peeled rye flour are especially valuable, which contain many nutrients obtained from the shells of the grain.
- Corn. Whole grain corn flour crisps are widely used in baby food. They are also useful for those who are gluten intolerant.
- Rice. Excellent dietary bread made from gluten-free flour. The product is delicate and crumbly. Especially valuable is brown rice, which contains a large number of trace elements.
Also known are buckwheat, barley, oat loaves. All of them are tasty and healthy in their own way. And for true gourmets, you can offer waffle or linen products.
The benefits of loaves: are they all useful?
The benefits of loaves for the human body are obvious. First of all, this is due to the high content of fiber in them, which plays a huge role for the intestinal microflora and in cleansing the body of toxins and toxins. In terms of fiber content, only 100 g of bread can replace a kilogram of oatmeal! Therefore, bread is simply irreplaceable for those who want to lose weight.
In addition, whole grain bread is a dietary product that is suitable for absolutely all groups of people.
They are shown to people:
- wanting to lose weight;
- allergy sufferers;
- having problems with the gastrointestinal tract;
- with impaired metabolism;
- just leading a healthy lifestyle.
Breads help prevent many diseases:
- wheat are suitable for gastrointestinal diseases;
- buckwheat are indicated for anemia - they perfectly increase hemoglobin;
- barley shows themselves well for problems with the gastrointestinal tract and liver;
- oatmeal is recommended for those who suffer from frequent colds, kidney disease and dermatitis;
- rice will help with diseases of the central nervous system, they are also suitable for people with problem skin.
Multi-grain crispbreads, which are suitable for absolutely everyone, also show themselves well.
The product contains the following components useful for the body:
| Name | Benefit |
| Dietary fiber and fiber | Satisfy hunger, preventing overeating, lowering cholesterol, removing toxins from the body, improving digestion, and making stools regular. |
| Unsaturated fatty acids | They normalize blood pressure, prevent heart disease, reduce the risk of developing cancer, strengthen the nervous system and immunity. |
| Essential amino acids | Participate in the formation of tissues, cells, enzymes, hormones, antibodies. |
| Vitamins | The antioxidants that make up the loaves prevent premature aging and improve immunity, while vitamins PP and B affect the central nervous system. |
| Trace elements | Bread crispbread contains a full set of trace elements necessary for the normal functioning of the brain, bones, blood, blood vessels, and the immune system. |
And the last thing - unlike bakery products, bread does not contain yeast, which is also important for the body, especially for those people who keep an eye on their figure.
Potential harm
Breads are different not only in the type of cereal, but also in the method of production. So, in addition to extrusion, some manufacturers resort to a completely different method of manufacturing a product. They bake crisps like regular bread, but serve them in the form of thin croutons. At the same time, the dough contains both yeast and various food additives. Such crispbreads cannot be called useful. Therefore, pay attention to the composition of the product. If it contains premium flour, yeast and preservatives, there will be no benefit.
"Useful" bread can also be harmful. So:
- It is imperative to consult a specialist for people suffering from any diseases. Some cereals may be contraindicated in the presence of this or that pathology.
- Cakes should be given with caution to children under three years of age: coarse fiber can damage the delicate intestines of children.
How to choose bread?
When choosing a product, pay attention to the following points:
- Composition. The composition has already been described in detail above. The main thing is to make sure that the product is really useful and choose it taking into account its characteristics. For example, in case of stomach problems, it is better to stop the choice on wheat or barley bread.
- Packaging. It must be solid. If there is an obvious defect, the product may become damp or dry.
- The appearance of the loaf. A quality product should be: uniformly baked, dry and uniform in color; crispy with smooth edges. The bread should not crumble, and the briquettes should not have a lot of voids between the grains.
- The energy value.
The following table shows the main energy indicators for different types of bread:
| Name of bread | Energy value per 100 g of product | |||
| Calories, kcal | Proteins, g | Fat, g | Carbohydrates, g | |
| Rye | 310 | 11 | 2,7 | 58,0 |
| Buckwheat | 308 | 12,6 | 3,3 | 57,1 |
| Corn | 369 | 6,5 | 2,2 | 79,0 |
| Wheat | 242 | 8,2 | 2,6 | 46,3 |
| Rice | 376 | 8,8 | 3,1 | 78,2 |
| Linen | 467 | 18,5 | 42,9 | 1,7 |
So, having analyzed this or that indicator, you can choose the most useful product for a specific person and for a specific purpose.
Outcome
Healthy food doesn't have to be bland and tasteless. Manufacturers, knowing that more and more people are switching to a healthy lifestyle, began to produce an excellent alternative to sweets. Whole grain bread is not just a dietary and healthy food. It is also a delicious product that contains dried fruits, raisins or seaweed. Study the composition of the loaves and choose the most acceptable option for yourself.
