Why Sourdough Bread Is Better Than Most Breads

Sourdough bread is an old favorite that has recently risen in popularity.

Many people consider it to be tastier and healthier than conventional bread. Some even say that it's easier to digest and less likely to spike your blood sugar.

But is there any truth to these claims? Thats what I'm looking at in this video

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[stue]

I tried sourdough bread yesterday for the first time, with normal bread i get a bloating feeling in my stomach and feel sluggish, however i had 3 slices of sourdough with cheese and i had no bloating and discomfort and i had alot more energy after and my working afternoon was alot more enjoyable. Thankyou for this video.

[kndowqb]

I'm now nearly 50yrs old and in my early 20s I was a Baker and have always loved bread, and now this last week I have been eating sour dough bread. 😊 I'm never ever eating any other bread than sour dough 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[lolam.]

I make sourdough bread every couple of weeks; two loaves at a time. It’s practically the only bread my husband and I consume.

[jesmmifs]

I always thought that the reason why sourdough bread doesn't spike blood-sugar levels is because the bacteria digests most of the sugar/simple carbohydrates in flour, during the fermentation process. The sourdough bread that I make remains mostly colorless when I toast it because there's no sugar to caramelize.

[moritzk.]

I read a study that said sourdough is better for digestion, not because gluten, but because other proteins are broken down in this process .. gluten was actually never a problem with bread, obviously except for people who are allergic to it

[Rob_]

I’ve been making sourdough breads for 6 years, but still make yeast breads occasionally. I have dough fermenting now for sourdough focaccia to bake later.

[kristih]

Love your video's! So great to see someone out there actually showing the evidence to back up their information!

[leeowens]

I love sourdough! Glad it’s better for you.

[Mistysfedora]

Sourdough bread has always been my favourite since mother made it from a growth named fred that lived in fridge. Hers was best but trader Joes is pretty good. Just started eating it again. Wonder why i crave it

[lanarsr]

Thanks - I appreciate the time that you save me from reading the journal feeds, and the concise way you summarize some of the research.

[natashiamanalu]

Now what about white flour, if we bake bread using sourdough method but with 100% white flour, would it still be better or healthier than if we use commercial instant yeast for bread baking but with 50% whole wheat flour? I personally think the main problem is actually white flour.. I really want to hear from an expert like you 😊

[testing]

I do not get a crash with sourdough toast with my eggs like I do with eating biscuits and egg. I can eat a good bit and feel great and it keeps me more full than other breads. I realized bread is not unhealthy, just the way our american bread is processed.

[teatowel]

Nice, I’ve just started making sour dough breads and I love it. I had thought that it simply had a ‘health halo’ because it’s usually hand made and more expensive.
Nice to know that there are some health benefits.
I’d like to point out though that not all sour dough uses whole flour and also that sour dough breads can vary greatly in their fermentation times.

[loidalupton]

I'm glad to learn these things.I tried some sour dough bread for the first time and was shocked that it seemed to help my bowel movements that I have been having trouble with for quite some time.

[TG-qrjr]

I'm not really sure how much can be gained from the Glucose test when the Sourdough bread was only fermenting 8hrs and the commercial yeast reference bread was only 2hrs.

[citticat]

Just made a loaf of sourdough bread with my starter - so delicious

[siobhanrose]

Came here for validation that the 4 slices of freshly baked (by me, this morning, ) sourdough bread that I just ate… Is ok. I’m ok. I’m not gonna balloon out cos I doubled my daily intake cos I’m a hungous today.

[MonthaMorn]

Hi there. That kind of bread I am looking for my diet, Thanks

[summerbreeze]

I make it every week it's absolutely ace for digestion and regularity! luv n light x

[kimcollard]

I've been one sourdough bread for a while, but I really appreciate knowing the science behind why I feel better on it🌟🌟