Is Sourdough Bread Good for Weight Loss?

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So, is sourdough bread good for weight loss? Most of us hold the soft, pillowy texture of bread close to our hearts, despite the fact that it is very high in carbs. And also normally completely avoided on most weight loss diets. But what about sourdough bread? Is it good for weight loss?

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Is sourdough bread good for weight loss?

Sourdough Cheddar and Onion Tartine

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This beautiful, decadent cheddar tartine with fig jam, will quickly become a staple in your household. Complete with the secret element of sourdough bread, for that perfect tangy bite.

  • Total Time: 18 minutes
  • Yield: 8 slices 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 medium onion
  • 8 slices sourdough bread
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin oil
  • 2 tbsp chopped walnuts
  • fig jam
  • camembert cheese
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. In a large pan over medium heat, add oil and onion
  2. Cook for about 15 minutes, until the onions are golden brown and very tender
  3. Lightly toast your bread in a toaster or oven. The bread should become crispy
  4. Lay a sheet of foil in a tray and add bread slices
  5. Spoon some caramelized onions to cover the bread
  6. Add about two to three pieces of camembert cheese on top, in the center, so that when it melts it can spready beautifully
  7. Top with walnuts, using a knife and your fingers. Scatter small globs of fig jam
  8. Broil in the oven for 3 minutes
  9. Season with salt and pepper
  • Author: Natasha Krajnc
  • Cook Time: 18 mins
  • Category: bread
  • Diet: Vegetarian

What is Sourdough Bread?

Sourdough bread is a type of bread in which the leavening agent is a sourdough starter. The word “sourdough” refers to the process of aging yeast over time, rather than using fresh yeast.

Sourdough starters are made by combining water and flour together with wild yeast from the air. The mixture is left out at room temperature for several days until it begins to bubble and smell sour.

When you’re ready to bake with it, simply add it into your dough along with additional flour and other ingredients.

Sourdough Bread vs Whole Wheat Bread

Sourdough contains beneficial bacteria. Good and bad bacteria are both present in our bodies, but the ratio of good to bad is important for overall health.

Probiotic foods contain large amounts of good bacteria that can help keep your system balanced. Sourdough bread is one of these probiotics, making it a healthy alternative to regular whole wheat bread. If you’re looking for ways to increase your intake of probiotics and improve your digestive health, then sourdough bread is the one to go for.

There are many reasons why sourdough is a better choice than whole wheat bread. While both of these types of bread are high in fiber, sourdough has the added benefit of being an antimicrobial food, meaning that it is able to protect your body from harmful bacteria and fungi.

Sourdough bread also contains a higher content of lactic acid compared to other types of bread which can aid in digestion. Lactic acid is produced by the fermentation process and helps break down carbs, fat and protein.

While both breads are equally delicious, sourdough bread contains more fiber and has a lower glycemic index than whole wheat bread. It’s also made from natural yeast rather than commercial yeast with some of the same health benefits as whole wheat bread.

Is Sourdough Bread Good for You?

Based on the nutritional information, sourdough bread is a healthy choice.

Sourdough bread is low in calories, fat and sugar, with only 1g of saturated fat per slice. It also contains a good amount of fiber (2g per slice), which helps you feel full and satisfied while contributing to digestion.

Sourdough has more protein than regular white or brown breads at 12% per 100g serving. Sourdough is high in B vitamins such as riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), folate and thiamin (B1).

Sourdough is also naturally rich in iron which helps prevent anemia by carrying oxygen around the body efficiently.

Is Sourdough Bread Healthy?

Sourdough bread is low in fat, sodium, and calories compared to other types of breads like white bread or wheat toast. It contains more fiber compared to other types of bread, which means it makes you feel fuller after eating it so you won’t be reaching for another piece soon after.

The high protein content also helps reduce cravings by making you feel fuller longer.

Additionally, sourdough contains vitamin B, which helps boost metabolism, as well as reduces stress levels by releasing endorphins into our bodies when eaten regularly.

Another benefit worth mentioning is that sourdough has been shown to contain antioxidants such as apigenin and ferulic acid, both known for their cancer-preventing properties.

Is Sourdough Bread Good For Weight Loss?

If you’re looking to lose weight, you can try eating sourdough bread instead of other types of bread.

Sourdough bread is lower in calories than other types of bread. This means that it’s a good option if you’re trying to reduce your calorie intake without having a negative impact on your diet.

Sourdough bread contains more fiber than regular white or whole meal varieties, helping you feel fuller for longer and making it easier for you to stick to your diet plan.

Is Sourdough Bread Gluten Free?

It is possible to eat sourdough bread while following a gluten-free diet. Gluten is a protein that’s found in wheat, rye, and barley. It’s also used as an additive in some foods such as salad dressings and sauces.

Sourdough bread is made with water and flour. Sourdough yeast produces lactic acid when it ferments the dough for a long time.

This makes the bread rise more slowly than regular wheat bread does. In addition to producing delicious flavour, this process also creates beneficial microorganisms that help digest carbohydrates in your body much more efficiently than normal bread does.

How to Make Sourdough Bread?

The first thing you need to know about sourdough bread is that it’s made with a starter. The starter is a mixture of flour and water that is left to ferment for several days, until it has a sour smell and slightly sweet taste. The starter can then be fed and left to ferment again, resulting in another batch of starter that will produce even better dough the next time around.

You’ll also need some flour—most people use white flour but some prefer whole grain. Mix one cup of warm water with three cups of flour in a large bowl until it forms into an elastic ball; this takes about five minutes by hand or two minutes in an electric mixer fitted with dough hooks.

Once your dough has come together, cover it with plastic wrap and let sit at room temperature for 24 hours so that fermentation begins; if possible place your bowl on top of a heating pad set to low so that the temperature remains constant throughout this process.

Healthy Sourdough Bread Recipes

Sourdough is a popular kind of bread, so you’re probably already familiar with it. It’s sour because of the fermentation process. It’s made by mixing yeast with flour and water to form a dough, then letting it sit for several days before baking. The resulting flavour is tangy and slightly acidic.

These recipes are all healthy because they don’t use any processed ingredients or excess sugar. And they’re so so easy to make, tasting amazing!

  • Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls
  • Sourdough Sandwich Bread
  • Cheddar and Onion Tartine

Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls

If you love cinnamon rolls then you’ll love this healthier sourdough version!

For this recipe you’ll need:

  • 1 cup warm water (110 Fahrenheit)
  • 2 tbsp active dry yeast or 1 tbsp instant yeast
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  1. In a large bowl whisk together the water, yeast and ½ teaspoon of the sugar. Let sit until foamy, 5 to 10 minutes. Add 1½ cups of flour and mix well; then add another 1½ cups flour and mix again until smooth.
  2. Transfer to a floured work surface. Knead until smooth but still slightly sticky, adding more flour as needed if it is too sticky or not covering your hands when kneading – about 8 minutes for hand-kneaded dough; about 5 minutes for machine-mixed dough at medium speed using a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook attachment.
  3. Shape into an oblong rectangle on top of parchment paper. Cover loosely with plastic wrap or dampened tea towel; let rise in draft-free place until puffy and almost doubled in size – between 30 minutes to 1 hour depending on room temperature.
  4. Brush lightly with beaten egg white before baking so that tops won’t be too dark. Sprinkle generously with granulated sugar mixture just before baking.
  5. Bake at 350°F(180°C)for 15–20 minutes until golden brown around edges. Cool completely before frosting if desired.
  6. Store at room temperature wrapped tightly in plastic wrap up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months sliced thickly between pieces of waxed paper placed inside gallon Ziploc bags. Thaw overnight in refrigerator before serving cold
Is sourdough bread good for weight loss

Sourdough Sandwich Bread

Sourdough sandwich bread is a great way to use your sourdough starter. It’s one of the easiest bread recipes you can make and it doesn’t take much time at all. The only ingredients that you need are flour, salt and water. This recipe makes 2 loaves or 1 loaf in a bread machine.

  1. Mix together flour and water until well combined into dough ball shape.
  2. Cover with plastic wrap or lid on top of bowl then let sit for 12-24 hours at room temperature until doubled in size
  3. Once risen take out of bowl onto floured surface, knead for about 5 minutes until smooth feeling with no dry bits left over from mixing process before letting rise again about another hour depending on how warm/hot environment is where they’re sitting while they rise. If using whole wheat flour just keep kneading until mixed well enough not that there’s no white visible anymore when looking down through cracks between fingers while holding onto sides while pulling apart into thin strands.
  4. Then repeat steps 1-5 again after first rise finished.
Sourdough sandwich

Cheddar and Onion Tartine

This beautiful, decadent cheddar tartine with fig jam, will quickly become a staple in your household. Complete with the secret element of sourdough bread, for that perfect tangy bite.

Here’s what you’ll need:

  • 1 medium onion
  • 8 slices sourdough bread
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin oil
  • 2 tbsp chopped walnuts
  • Fig jam
  • Camembert cheese
  • Salt and pepper
  1. In a large pan over medium heat, add oil and onion
  2. Cook for about 15 minutes, until the onions are golden brown and very tender
  3. Lightly toast your bread in a toaster or oven. The bread should become crispy
  4. Lay a sheet of foil in a tray and add bread slices
  5. Spoon some caramelised onions to cover the bread
  6. Add about two to three pieces of camembert cheese on top, in the centre, so that when it melts it can spready beautifully
  7. Top with walnuts, using a knife and your fingers. Scatter small globs of fig jam
  8. Broil in the oven for 3 minutes
  9. Season with salt and pepper
Is sourdough bread good for weight loss

So is Sourdough Bread Good For Weight Loss?

Sourdough bread provides an abundance of health benefits, including fiber and B vitamins, as well as beneficial microorganisms that help digest the carbs in your body. Consequently, sourdough bread is probably the better choice for those who want to lose weight.

FAQ’s

Is it OK to Eat Sourdough Bread Everyday?

Yes, as sourdough contains a variety of vitamins and nutrients which are beneficial to your day to day health.

Is Sourdough Bread Fattening?

Sourdough bread is the healthiest option to choose for weight loss. It’s better at assisting the body in digesting carbohydrates compared to other kinds of bread.

Which Bread is Best for Weight Loss?

There are a variety of breads that you can eat when following a diet, and some of these include Sourdough, Ezekiel, Rye, Wheat, and more.

By Natasha Krajnc

Hi! My name is Natasha and I'm specialized in home sourdough bread baking and currently based in Slovakia - a very small country in Central Europe. My bread baking story began in 2011 when I decided to give up commercial yeast. I felt tired all the time (especially after eating bread and other foods made with yeast), I wasn’t motivated to do anything, had trouble concentrating throughout the day, my abdomen was bloated and I was like a trumpet on steroids – basically, I was quite a wreck. I was a big bread lover (and still am) and having to stop eating bread was quite hard at that time but I felt I was on a right way to give my body a chance to heal itself.

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