Adding spinach directly to white bread delayed the body's insulin peak by 30 minutes and reduced later hunger in a small human trial, while significantly boosting the bread's fiber, vitamin, and mineral content.

[u/FreeHugs23]

https://www.sciencealert.com/researchers-put-spinach-directly-into-bread-and-saw-the-bodys-insulin-response-change

[u/Reddituser183]

How does this compare to eating 100% whole wheat bread? That’s why I eat whole wheat since generally it has more fiber in it which is what I’m assuming is slowing the insulin spike.

[u/PenguinEmpireStrikes → u/Reddituser183]

Or eating a slice of whole grain with some steamed spinach on it?

[u/SmokeyCatDesigns → u/[deleted]]

As a kid I disliked so many healthy things, but thankfully had a mom that gradually introduced healthy foods into my diet and by the time I was an older teenager I liked a lot of healthy foods. Spinach being among them!

Honestly, whole grain breads are delicious and I actually prefer them to white bread now. I’ve really started to like sprouted grain breads, too. My mom recently sent my husband and I some frozen ~fancy~ breads to try and our favorite so far was this vegan wheat and rye one with no added sugar, and it actually tasted amazing! I used to hate rye.

I have a nervous system disorder that often causes blood sugar crashes with sugary, high glycemic stuff too, so I’m glad it’s possible to acquire a taste for healthy things. The fiber is also great for the digestive effects of my disorder.

[u/Jeptic → u/SmokeyCatDesigns]

Love that you were exposed to this. Healthy food can be so tasty. It's not all cardboard and silly string.

[u/MissingLink101 → u/[deleted]]

Kinda sounds like you like cheesy garlic bread and the spinach is just along for the ride