Many people love a slice of warm, fluffysourdough bread.

Just ask everyone who took it up as ahobby during 2020.

Is there truth to the belief that sourdough is actually healthier than regular bread?

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“Sourdough bread may contain prebiotic fiber, which is the result of the fermentation,” Manaker explains.

This can support the live and beneficial bacteria that live in your gut by acting as selective fuel."

Asmall 2017 studyinCell Metabolismlooked into the effects of sourdough and white bread on various participants.

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“Ultimately, different breads offer different health benefits to an individual.

And for some, sourdough bread may be a great choice for their unique needs,” says Manaker.

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