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Battle of the breads: do you always eat white bread? Read on to learn why whole-grain breads are a healthier choice.

Publication: Scholastic Choices
Publication Date: 01-OCT-09 		Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: Battle of the breads: do you always eat white bread? Read on to learn why whole-grain breads are a healthier choice.(nutrition)

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When you eat a sandwich, what type of bread is it made with? Chances are your answer is white bread or a roll made of white bread. Most teenagers and kids choose white bread over whole-grain breads. Why? They say that white bread tastes better, and when it comes to food, taste obviously matters. But Choices would like to make a serious case for you to try multigrain bread. Here's why:

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* White bread is about as healthy as a piece of cardboard. One slice contains too many calories (67), too many carbohydrates (12), too little protein (2 grams) and too little fiber (half a gram). The process of making white bread strips the bread of essential fiber, vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats. The end result is that when you bite into a slice of white bread, your body gets a lot of empty calories...

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