Sourdough
Turns Out Sourdough Bread Has Less Gluten, But What Does This Mean For Your Health? – Health Digest
Trofimov Denis/Shutterstock Sourdough bread isn’t gluten-free, but it contains less gluten than other types of bread. Yet it’s a little confusing to figure out what that means for the average person who’s standing in the bakery and wondering which type of crusty loaf to buy. Is going […]
What It Means If Eating Sourdough Bread Gives You Acid Reflux – Health Digest
Ljupco Smokovski/Shutterstock Anyone can get the occasional bout of acid reflux. And acid reflux can cause uncomfortable symptoms such as a hot, burning sensation in the throat or pain in the chest. However, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, up to […]
The Real Reason Sourdough Bread Is One Of The Safest Breads You Can Eat – Health Digest
Alvarez/Getty Images Getting food poisoning will cramp your style — and likely your gut, too. That’s why it’s best to adopt food safety practices like disinfecting countertops, cooking meats thoroughly, and refrigerating mayonnaise promptly. After all, the last experience you want is to have problems related to […]
The Safest Way To Store Sourdough Bread – Health Digest
My July/Shutterstock Unless your family devours whole loaves of sourdough bread, you’re going to need a safe way to store the leftovers. Otherwise, you could end up wasting whatever remains. And who wants to let even a crumb of sourdough bread go uneaten? Yet figuring out the best […]
How Much Calcium Does Sourdough Bread Really Have? – Health Digest
Alvarez/Getty Images Sourdough bread comes in many shapes and flavors, depending on the ingredients and how it’s made. True sourdough bread doesn’t have commercial yeast, so it gets its rise through naturally fermenting a mixture of flour and water for a few days. That sour taste comes […]
The Unexpected Way Eating Sourdough Bread Every Day Affects Your Sleep – Health Digest
Irina Wilhauk/Shutterstock Sleep is a basic human need, but not everyone gets enough of it. According to the American Psychiatric Assocation, sleep disorders affect 50+ million individuals in the U.S. alone. And if you regularly toss and turn, you understand how frustrating the experience can be. The good news […]
Why Sourdough Could Be The Best Type Of Bread To Eat If You Have Poop Troubles – Health Digest
Sigrid Gombert/Getty Images As you’re looking through the options of fresh-baked bread at the bakery, many of the breads look alike on the outside. Most are crusty on the outside and somewhat tender on the inside. Sourdough bread distinguishes itself from other types of bread by how […]
Sourdough Bread Has An Unexpected Amount Of Protein – Health Digest
Kathrin Ziegler/Getty Images Staying home during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic inspired many amateur bakers to spend more time in the kitchen. A popular trend was sourdough bread, which isn’t made from store-bought yeast but a homemade starter. The starter uses just flour and a […]
Eating Sourdough Bread Every Day Has An Unexpected Effect On People Over 50 – Health Digest
Harbucks/Shutterstock People over 50 have different health concerns than their younger counterparts. As your body begins to age, your organs and immune system can become more susceptible to chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, arthritis, and high cholesterol. That’s why it’s more important […]
The Unexpected Health Benefits Of Eating Sourdough Pizza – Health Digest
Studio Romantic/Shutterstock Despite its absurdly delightful tastiness and perfection, pizza tends to get a bad rap. It doesn’t seem to matter that it contains tomatoes, dairy, and, depending on what other toppings you opt for, veggies and protein; it’s the white flour that’s used in the dough that […]