 | Rick Jones is the owner and operator of Mr. Goodcents located at Kellogg & Tyler in Wichita. He has been in the restaurant business for over 30 years. Rick originally started with Mr. Goodcents 8 years ago and has since opened two locations. He has been in his store at Kellogg & Tyler for 4 years so if you have any questions, please feel free to stop by and see him or you can contact him at
(316) 773-1010. |
Health & Wellness
2005-06-01 10:48:00
Avoid Bread?
: Should I avoid bread as the popular high-protein diets recommend?
ANSWER: It is important to note that grains and fiber are an essential element to the diet of any healthy, active individual. Claims that high-protein diets are the answer to fitness and weight loss are unsubstantiated - especially in terms of long-term nutrition and health benefits. Bread is not a high fat food. The idea that bread adds extra pounds is only a myth. On average, a one-ounce slice of bread contains approximately 1 gram of fat and 75 calories, the majority of which come from complex carbohydrates. Complex carbohydrates contain four calories per gram. In comparison, fat contains nine calories per gram.Dietitians generally agree that the best way to lose weight and stay healthy is to decrease calories and increase physical activity. Studies show that Americans do not consume the minimum requirement of 6-11 daily servings of bread and other grains. Nutritionists recommend that at least three servings come from whole grains. One slice of bread usually equals one serving. All whole grains are rich in fiber - as are many fruits and vegetables. Rolled oats, whole wheat, and brown rice all contain large amounts of fiber. The best vegetable sources of fiber are the leafy vegetables - asparagus, celery, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower and lettuce. Root vegetables like carrots, radishes and turnips also have high amounts of fiber, as do yams, beans, peas and corn. White potatoes contain fiber, although most of it is in their skins. Fiber-rich fruits include those with tough skins like apples and pears; those with fibrous interiors, like peaches; and those with edible seeds like blueberries and blackberries. Nuts are a particularly good source of fiber.Eating a high-fiber diet may also help with weight control. High-fiber foods generally require more chewing time, which gives your body time to register when you're no longer hungry, so you're less likely to overeat. Also, a high-fiber diet tends to make a meal feel larger and linger longer, so you stay full for a greater amount of time. And high-fiber diets tend to be less "energy dense," which means they have fewer calories for the same volume of food.
