Personally, I can’t think of a faster breakfast than a slice of toast with one of an endless list of toppings.

Prepared and pre-cut bread, just bring a slice of toast, open your refrigerator and add what is available and delicious!

Even your kids can make their own sandwiches in a few minutes.

There are two main types of toast, depending on the type of flour it is made of.

White flour toast and whole grain wheat flour toast.

So what do you get when you eat each of them?

According to the USDA, one slice of white flour toast contains:

• 70 calories
• 2 grams of protein
• 0.5 grams of fat
• 14 grams of carbohydrates
• 1 gram of fiber
• 1 gram of sugar

As for a slice of the same size, but made from whole wheat flour, it contains:

• 76 calories
• 4 grams of protein
• 1 gram of fat
• 12.8 grams of carbohydrates
• 1.9 grams of fiber
• 2 grams of sugar

And if you add a tablespoon of butter to it, you will add:

102 calories and 11.5 grams of fat, which brings the calories in your meal closer to 200.

Although butter is a delicious addition to any meal, it doesn’t make a balanced meal with toast on its own because it contains very little protein.

To make it even healthier, spread peanut butter instead of butter or add any protein-rich ingredient, such as low-fat yogurt, chicken, or even 1/2 cup of beans.

You can also eat it with dried or regular fruits or even eggs!

What if you are on a diet to lose weight or other goals?

In general, bread can be part of a healthy weight loss diet, but it is important to eat it wisely and in moderation.

For example, whole grain bread is healthier than white flour bread, and sourdough bread may be easier to digest.

It is important that you speak with a doctor or dietitian to give you the best diet that suits your body.

Keep the toasted bread in a dry place, and you can put it at room temperature or in the refrigerator.

Bread was made in ancient Egypt. The Egyptians found that if the dough was left for a while it would rise, and when baked it would stay in its raised shape. This was due to yeast spores in the air finding their way into the dough.

There was only one problem: leaving bread in the desert heat for long periods of time would dry it out and mold it.

The solution? Toasting the bread. Toast originally used as a way to preserve bread rather than as a delicious breakfast dish smeared with butter and jam.

The word “toast” actually comes from the Latin word “tostum,” which means “to burn or roast.”

As for the benefits of toast and why you should eat it:

• By toasting your bread, you can easily lower its fat content somewhat. It won’t go away completely but a little improvement is better than nothing, is not it?

• Moreover, it does not raise blood sugar. These are the two things that anyone with diabetes is looking for. So, if you suffer from high levels of blood sugar but love to eat bread; You can eat toasted bread.
• Toast is effective if you are feeling nauseous and about to vomit. This is the case in which it is recommended that you eat toast with milk because it acts as an antacid and is believed to be one of the best foods that form a protective coat in your stomach.
• Wonderfully beneficial for people suffering from diarrhea.
• Eating toast for breakfast provides you with energy for the rest of the day because it contains quantities of complex carbohydrates that are an essential source of energy.
• It gives you a feeling of fullness for long periods, as it contains large amounts of fiber, and fiber has a positive effect on your digestive system.

Affects the glycemic index:

Just like fat, the glycemic index can become a reason for your weight gain and if you have diabetes, toast will not raise this index and therefore it’s not harmful if you eat it in moderation.

Have you ever noticed that one food item can affect you differently when you choose the way you eat or consume it? That is why you should always choose healthy methods and avoid unhealthy ones, such as frying.

Here are some quick and healthy additions to the toast:

• For breakfast:

Cheese + tomatoes + olives

Eggs + avocado

Labneh + cucumber

Parsley + eggs

• For dinner:

Turkey + pickles

Chicken .lettuce + tomato

Chicken + corn + mayonnaise

Minced meat + tomatoes

Caesar salad

• For dessert:

Jam + low fat cheese

Banana + honey

Dried fruits + yogurt

Dark chocolate + almond

Although making sandwiches is easy, don’t forget to choose your bread and toppings wisely.

Written by: Mai Majar

Sources:

livestrong

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