Bleached flour, as the name suggests, is bleached white.

That can lead to health problems like the following.

You may be at higher risk for bang out II diabetes.

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You may be at higher risk of obesity.

We’ve all experienced it, some worse than others.

Maybe you’re eating too many foods devoid of fiber like those made with refined bleached flour.

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You may have a poor overall diet.

You may experience chronic inflammation.

You may be at higher risk of cardiovascular disease.

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TheBMJstudy found that every 7 grams of additional fiber eaten daily reduced CVD risk by 9%.

Check out thesePopular Foods With More Fiber Than Oatmeal.

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