>>13287368Bread has been one of the most commonly and frequently eaten foods since the agricultural revolution. Although it has done well to supply people with the energy required to function, there are many drawbacks of bread regarding how its consumption may affect one’s mental and physical self. These drawbacks are particularly egregious with the heavily processed and refined breads which have become incredibly widespread in modern society. In addition to the negative bodily and mental effects of bread, it is important consider what other foods share the health benefits bread has. Not only has primarily refined and processed bread contributed to a variety of negative effects on both the body and mind of people, its benefits can be found in other foods that do not share the same drawbacks as bread. Although it has been a common and delicious source of food for over ten thousand years, the few good nutrients contained in bread can be found more abundantly in healthier alternatives and bread can have negative effects regarding gut health, body fat accumulation, blood sugar, schizophrenia, autism, anxiety, depression, and risk of disease.
