What are the health benefits of Ezekiel bread? Ezekiel bread is a whole grain flourless bread. Whole grain bread is better to have in your diet than highly processed grains like white flour. The serving of two slices of Ezekiel bread is the following:
- Calories- 160
- Protein- 10 grams
- Fat- 1 gram
- Carbohydrates- 30 grams
- Fiber- 6 grams
- Sugar- 0 grams
- Cholesterol- 0 grams
- Iron- 2 mg- 12% of Daily Value
- 162 mg of Potassium-4% of Daily Value
- 0.2 mg of Thiamin-16% of Daily Value
- 146 mg of Phosphorus- 12% of Daily Value
- 26 mg of Magnesium- 12% of Daily Value
- 1 mg of Zinc- 20% of Daily Value
- 13 micrograms of Selenium- 25% of Daily Value
- 1.6 manganese- 70% Daily Value
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Some of the nutrients that Ezekiel bread has are Niacin, Selenium, Manganese, etc. It is important to know that Ezekiel bread is a high carb food so if you are on a KETO diet or low carb diet this may not work for you.
One of the differences between Ezekiel bread vs other commercial breads is that Ezekiel bread contains different types of grains and legumes. The several types of cereal grains are barley, millet, wheat, etc. The distinct types of legumes are soybeans and lentils.
What a lot of people don’t know is grains and legumes contain antinutrients and what it does is it prevents the absorption of nutrients and inhibits digestive enzymes. One loaf of Ezekiel bread costs about $6.99 at most retail grocery stores. And if you decide to go the organic route it is much more expensive.
Ezekiel bread is considered a sprouted whole grain bread which is made from organic whole grains and legumes. The sprouting process from bread results in a lower glycemic index, improved digestibility, and increased nutrient absorption.
Because of its fiber and protein intake eating Ezekiel bread can be fulfilling and help suppress your appetite by making you eat less food. Eating Ezekiel bread helps to support weight loss. The bread also contains all nine essential amino acids which makes it a complete protein.
Because it has a low glycemic index it’s an excellent choice for people that have diabetes. Studies have shown that foods that have a low glycemic index digest slower and have favorable effects on your blood sugar levels.
Two slices of bread provide about 4% of your daily potassium needs.
The Bottom Line is the health benefits of eating Ezekiel bread is the fiber and protein intake which is helpful when you are trying to lose weight. Ezekiel bread has a low glycemic index which is ideal for people that have diabetes.
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