{"id":6582,"date":"2023-08-16T18:24:17","date_gmt":"2023-08-16T11:24:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=6582"},"modified":"2023-08-16T18:24:17","modified_gmt":"2023-08-16T11:24:17","slug":"4-tips-for-buying-gut-healthy-sourdough-bread","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=6582","title":{"rendered":"4 Tips for Buying Gut-Healthy Sourdough Bread"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"drop-cap text-big text-gray\"> <span class=\"drop-cap__first text-dropcap \">I<\/span>t can be tough to cut through all the wellness talk on social media\u2014eat this, not that\u2026 yada yada (&#8220;tough&#8221; being understatement of the year). One food group often demonized is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/healthy-bread-recipes\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/healthy-bread-recipes\/\">bread<\/a>\u2026 and we&#8217;re here to set the record straight once and for all, so listen up.<\/div>\n<p>In case you have any doubts, bread\u2014and sourdough in particular\u2014has garnered the seal of approval from registered dietitians, longevity experts, <em>and<\/em> gastroenterologists. Capeesh?! In fact, all three of these nutrition and wellness experts firmly believe that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/best-healthy-bread\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/best-healthy-bread\/\">sourdough bread<\/a> can, and should, be a part of a healthy, well-balanced diet. <em>Phew<\/em>.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<hr\/>\n<p>That said, there\u2019s some homework involved: You need to make sure you\u2019re getting the good stuff. So, let\u2019s delve into what a gastroenterologist looks for when shopping for sourdough bread at the market\u2014because you certainly don\u2019t want to go home with a bummer boule of sourdough bread.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>4 tips for buying the most gut-healthy sourdough bread\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>We\u2019re all for #duuuupes when it comes to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/dupes-for-expensive-things\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/dupes-for-expensive-things\/\">expensive skincare products<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/birkenstock-dupes\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/birkenstock-dupes\/\">never-in-stock Birkenstocks<\/a>, but when it comes to sourdough bread, we won\u2019t budge on getting the real deal. Thankfully, we\u2019re not alone.<\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content \" style=\"\" data-module-init=\"related-content\" data-module-immediate=\"\" v-cloak=\"\">\n<div class=\"related-content__wrapper \" v-cloak=\"\" :class=\"{'is-loaded':isLoaded}\">\n<p> <span class=\"inline pr-6 text-seafoam-dark\">Related Stories<\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <related-content class=\"related-content__links\" parent-article-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/how-to-buy-sourdough-bread\/\" current-title=\"\u2018I\u2019m a Gastroenterologist\u2014Here\u2019s How To Tell if a Loaf of Bread Is Legitimately Good for Your Gut\u2019\" current-image=\"buying-sourdough-bread-425x285.jpg\" v-on:parsely-posts-loaded=\"onPostsLoaded\" start-date=\"2023-02-16\" tag=\"div\" inline-template=\"\" url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/how-to-buy-sourdough-bread\/\" secret=\"w5ztterVB03LGZJLfXS0hf3EvQBuFFIWew9hmVQxthU\" apikey=\"wellandgood.com\" limit=\"3\"> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"related-content__card mb-[10px] sm:mb-[20px]\" :class=\"{'related-content__card--full':posts.length === 1}\" v-for=\"(post, key) in posts\"> <a v-on:click.prevent=\"trackLinkGA($event, key)\" :href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/how-to-buy-sourdough-bread\/post.url\" data-url-source=\"related-content\" class=\"related-content__link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content__card--image bg-tan\" :style=\"{ backgroundImage: 'url(' + post.image_url + ')' }\"> <img :src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/how-to-buy-sourdough-bread\/post.image_url\" :alt=\"post.title\"\/> <\/div>\n<p> <\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <\/related-content> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/theplantfedgut.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/theplantfedgut.com\/\">Will Bulsiewicz, MD<\/a>, a gastroenterologist and <em>New York Times<\/em> bestselling author of <a href=\"https:\/\/theplantfedgut.com\/cookbook\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/theplantfedgut.com\/cookbook\/\"><em>The Fiber Fueled Cookbook<\/em><\/a>, not all sourdough is created equal. In a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Csj_DaBuQJ6\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Csj_DaBuQJ6\/\">recent Instagram post<\/a>, Dr. Bulsiewicz delves into the top tips for buying the most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/nutrition-facts-about-bread\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/nutrition-facts-about-bread\/\">gut-healthy sourdough bread<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/Csj_DaBuQJ6\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\"><\/blockquote>\n<h3>1. Get to know your local baker<\/h3>\n<p>There\u2019s no denying that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/sourdough-bread-mistakes\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/sourdough-bread-mistakes\/\">making sourdough from scratch<\/a> is truly a very time-consuming process and labor of love. As such, buying from your local bakery is a great alternative, especially when you\u2019re pressed for time or simply prefer the convenience. That said, Dr. Bulsiewicz recommends buying locally whenever possible and getting to know your communities bakeries to learn more about what they use to prepare their sourdough in-house. Aside from supporting small, local businesses, buying from local bakers helps ensure you know exactly what you\u2019re getting, how it\u2019s made, and that it\u2019s as fresh as possible.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Aside from supporting small, local businesses, buying from local bakers helps ensure you know exactly what you\u2019re getting, how it\u2019s made, and that it\u2019s as fresh as possible.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>2. Find out if the bread is made from sourdough starter<\/h3>\n<p>For sourdough bread to be considered, well, sourdough, it must come from a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/sourdough-discard-recipes\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/sourdough-discard-recipes\/\">sourdough starter<\/a>. Make sense, right? Sourdough starter is where the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/gut-healthy-bread-recipes\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/gut-healthy-bread-recipes\/\">prime gut health benefits<\/a> lie, thanks to the slow fermentation process\u2014you know, the bread and butter of sourdough\u2014that produces natural <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/prebiotics-vs-probiotics\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/prebiotics-vs-probiotics\/\">probiotics<\/a> (aka good gut bacteria) when making sourdough starter from scratch.<\/p>\n<p>However, Dr. Bulsiewicz says you may be surprised to learn that sometimes folks will add vinegar to simply replicate that sour-like taste of sourdough without actually relying on fermented starter, which essentially defeats the purpose. That\u2019s to say: All you have to do is simply ask your local baker how they\u2019re making their bread dough. And if <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/gut-health-benefits-of-bread\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/gut-health-benefits-of-bread\/\">gut health is the goal<\/a>, always purchase sourdough bread made from sourdough starter.<\/p>\n<h3>3. The shorter the ingredient list, the better<\/h3>\n<p>Another indicator of good-quality sourdough for Dr. Bulsiewicz is a short, plain, and simple ingredient list. This may include ingredients like wheat flour, rye flour, spelt flour, filtered water, and sea salt. That\u2019s to say: When it comes to sourdough bread, less is always more, and the fewer preservatives or unnecessary filler ingredients used, the better it will be for gut health.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/CvnRS2KJTzb\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\"><\/blockquote>\n<h3>4. Sourdough bread shouldn\u2019t be leavened solely with yeast<\/h3>\n<p>Again, we reiterate that true sourdough bread is derived from sourdough starter. Not vinegar, and definitely not yeast. Period. According to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CvnRS2KJTzb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CvnRS2KJTzb\/\">recent Instagram post<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/dan-buettner-food-habits\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/dan-buettner-food-habits\/\">Dan Buettner<\/a>, a National Geographic reporter, longevity expert, and founder of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluezones.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.bluezones.com\/\">Blue Zones<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/longevity-benefits-of-sourdough\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/longevity-benefits-of-sourdough\/\">sourdough bread is part of a longevity diet<\/a>, but it all comes down to getting the right kind. Buettner says that sourdough bread is an integral part of Ikarian and Sardinian diets and is even consumed with every meal. The key is that it comes from sourdough starter that has <em>lactobacillus<\/em>, a bacteria that metabolizes most of the gluten and lowers the glycemic load of bread.<\/p>\n<p><em>Overripe bananas? 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One food group often demonized is bread\u2026 and we&#8217;re here to set the record straight once and for all, so listen up. In case you have any doubts, bread\u2014and sourdough &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":6583,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6582","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-health"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6582","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=6582"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6582\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/6583"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=6582"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=6582"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=6582"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}