Snowed in today? It could be a great day to bake some bread. After an explosion in sourdough bread-making during the COVID lockdown, this naturally leavened bread remains a favorite among many, and for good reason. But is sourdough bread healthy? And how does it affect weight loss? Today, experts share the nutritional benefits and the healthiest types to eat.
And here's a winter pro tip: If snow, sleet or rain keep you from heading outdoors to work out, you can always walk indoors. Try this easy at-home workout any time, anywhere! |
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Today's workout is walking.
TODAY Fitness Contributor Stephanie Mansour says cold weather doesn't have to put a damper on your walking and fitness goals — and she's a Chicagoan who knows a thing or two about frigid temps! One of her favorite distractions is to skip the music playlist and listen to a podcast or audiobook instead. She says it will engage your mind, encourage you to walk a little longer and keep you distracted from how cold it is.
Get more winter walking tips from Stephanie Mansour. |
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Should you eat sourdough bread if you're trying to lose weight? |
Sourdough may have been our pandemic guilty pleasure, but you may be surprised to learn sourdough bread has health benefits that regular bread may not have.
Sourdough contains higher levels of resistant starches, experts say. These are a type of carbohydrate that "resist" digestion and take much longer for the body to break down, which can help control hunger and with weight management.
Sourdough also has a lower glycemic index than regular bread. Foods with a low glycemic index raise the blood sugar in a slower, steadier way. This is why sourdough takes longer — but is easier — to digest, making it a good choice if you're trying to lose weight or maintain a healthy one. Find out more about the health benefits of sourdough bread |
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