{"id":24177,"date":"2021-05-10T09:41:27","date_gmt":"2021-05-10T13:41:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bonpourtoi.ca\/comment-choisir-le-meilleur-pain-en-epicerie\/"},"modified":"2023-04-27T10:19:14","modified_gmt":"2023-04-27T14:19:14","slug":"how-to-choose-the-best-bread-at-the-grocery-store","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.bonpourtoi.absoludev.ca\/en\/how-to-choose-the-best-bread-at-the-grocery-store\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose the Best Bread in The Grocery Store"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There are hundreds of decisions you must make everyday. Thousands even! <em>Do I want a regular coffee or <\/em><em>a latte<\/em><em>?<\/em>&nbsp;<em>What <\/em><em>should I wear <\/em><em>for work today?<\/em>&nbsp;<em>Do I like this Facebook publication by a friend?<\/em> This kind of things.<\/p>\n<p>Researchers from Cornell University in the United States estimated that an average adult takes about 226.7 decisions a day concerning food alone. That&#8217;s a lot! And the more responsibilities you have, the more decisions you will have to take! So, how can you choose the best bread in the grocery store?<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #282220;\">To make it easier, here is a reminder that will help you make informed choices when shopping for bread. You won&#8217;t have to worry about it ever again!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Do You Impulse Buy?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #282220;\">Impulsivity in the grocery store looks like choosing the first option that you see. With such a behaviour, you will miss interesting discoveries and great products. Since the bread aisle is usually the longest of the store, you have quite a few options, which makes it even more important to carefully check and compare the products so that you can find the best option for your health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #282220;\">Some people like to choose the most simple or popular option. This could be called compliance. But you could also delegate the decision. For example, you may be following a grocery list written by someone else or keeping in mind the advice of professionals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #282220;\">Finally, balance is also a great strategy to choose well. Simply compare different factors (taste, price, health, size&#8230;) and choose the best option of the moment accordingly. Plus, you can combine strategies!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #282220;\"><div class=\"infobox full\">When choosing a bread, many factors can be decisive, such as the price, colour, texture (does it contain grains?), taste, format, and other nutritional criteria.<\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #282220;\">Among the latter, the list of ingredients should be considered. It should be short and easy to read.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #f37a53;\"><strong>Always Check The List of Ingredients!<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>By the way, it&#8217;s easy to make bread at home, so if you choose to buy it instead, try to select the one that resembles the most the original recipe! It&#8217;s normal however that shop-bought breads contain food preservatives such as calcium propionate, sorbic acid, or soya lecithin. Those help extend the shelf life of products. In comparison, a homemade bread will last only a few days at room temperature.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #282220;\"><strong>Nutrition criteria to remember (for a 2 slices portion):<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"list-type-point\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Made with whole wheat or wholemeal flour.<\/li>\n<li>Contains at least 3 g of fibers.<\/li>\n<li>Contains less than 340 mg of sodium (15% DV).<\/li>\n<li>Contains at least 7 g of protein.<\/li>\n<li>Has no sweetener.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<h3><strong>Bon Matin breads<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Most <span style=\"color: #282220;\"><a style=\"color: #282220;\" href=\"https:\/\/bonmatin.ca\/en?gclid=Cj0KCQjws-OEBhCkARIsAPhOkIa3FgRL9HYsoDtp5PZ31L0a0oiKI_GQUU0Yj4BVSjZE3MY8vL0BG4IaAvuzEALw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bon Matin<\/a> <\/span>products easily pass the test! Plus, some breads, in addition to being made from wholemeal flour, contain a mix of cereals that enhances the taste and increases the quantity of <span style=\"color: #282220;\"><a style=\"color: #282220;\" href=\"https:\/\/bonpourtoi.ca\/en\/benefits-of-whole-grains\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fibers<\/a><\/span>. For example, the Bon Matin 14 grain bread has a mix of red quinoa, amaranth, cracked sorghum, cracked triticale, oat flakes, millet, flaxseeds, cracked rye, cracked hulled barley, cracked brown rice, cracked buckwheat, sesame seeds, and sunflower seeds!<\/p>\n<p>Look out for sodium as well. <span style=\"color: #282220;\"><a style=\"color: #282220;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/health-canada\/services\/understanding-food-labels\/percent-daily-value.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Health Canada<\/a> <\/span>recommends not to go over 15% the daily value when choosing foods. The &#8220;5% or less is a little, 15% or more is a lot&#8221; reference is written at the bottom of the Nutrition Facts table as a reminder. As for sodium, 15% is the equivalent of 340 mg. This nutrient is an essential component of salt which, chemically speaking, is NaCl (sodium chloride). Therefore, to find out the salt quantity contained in a food product, simply multiply the sodium quantity by 2.5 (1 g (or 1000 mg) of sodium is the equivalent of 2.5 g of salt).<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #282220;\"><strong>But be careful! You might need to divide the quantities by 1000 to get milligrams, since it&#8217;s the unit used in the Nutrition Facts table for sodium. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>If sodium is problematic for you, choose a bread that has less than 275 mg for one portion. Bon Matin&#8217;s La mie de l&#8217;artisan oatmeal bread is an excellent option with its 250 mg for 2 slices (80 g). It&#8217;s too good not to try!<\/p>\n<div class=\"full-separation\"><\/div>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #f37a53;\"><strong>GOOD TO KNOW:<\/strong> <\/span><span style=\"color: #282220;\">Sandwiches are delicious with Bon Matin bread! <a style=\"color: #282220;\" href=\"https:\/\/bonpourtoi.ca\/en\/pimp-your-sandwich\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pimp your sandwich<\/a> to make it unique, nutritious, and tasty!<\/span><\/h4>\n<div class=\"full-separation\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"There are hundreds of decisions you must make everyday. Thousands even! Do I want a regular coffee or a latte?&nbsp;What should I wear for work today?&nbsp;Do I like this Facebook publication by a friend? This kind of things. 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