You can easily make your diet a bit healthier by choosing whole grain bread in place of traditional refined-grain bread. As opposed to refined grains, which have been linked to many health issues, whole grains have been linked to a variety of health benefits, including a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease and cancer (8Trusted Source, 9Trusted Source, 10Trusted Source, 11Trusted Source). They are also a good source of fiber, B vitamins and several minerals, such as zinc, iron, magnesium and manganese.
There are many varieties of whole-grain bread available, and many of them even taste better than refined bread. Just make sure to read the label to ensure that your bread is made with whole grains only, not a mixture of whole and refined grains. It’s also preferable that the bread contains whole seeds or grains.