5. Prevents Serious Diseases Whole wheat sourdough bread, a component of the Mediterranean diet, can be a healthy addition to a low-GI diet. Research shows that low-GI diets may help lower cholesterol ...

In Oregon, for instance, the loaf locally called "war bread" contained 40 percent wheat substitutes, such as corn, barley, or rice flour; another type, known as "victory bread," contained 25 ...

'Dietary surveys reveal that in the UK, on average, bread provides a fifth of our total fibre intake. A slice of wholemeal bread (40g) provides 2.7g fibre – that’s about 9% of our daily fibre needs.