Many people have the habit of putting bread in the freezer after going to the market to keep it fresh longer. According to experts, this is not only a measure to preserve food but also unintentionally upgrades the nutritional value of bread.
Dr Kunal Sood, an intervention medicine expert (working at National Spine & Pain Centers in Germantown, Maryland, USA), said that freezing bread can make this dish healthier thanks to a special biological process.
Dr. Sood explains that when bread is frozen and then defrosted, part of the starch in the cake goes through degeneration, the process of rearranging the starch structure.
As a result, bread forms resistant starch, a substance that acts as a powerful prebiotic for the intestinal microflora.
Resistant starch and benefits far beyond preservation function
resistant starch acts similar to fiber, meaning that the body digests it more slowly than regular carbohydrates. Thanks to that, frozen bread has the effect of slowing down the absorption of sugar, helping to stabilize blood sugar after meals.
Dr. Sood cited: A study shows that eating white bread after freezing and defrosting helps reduce blood sugar spikes by up to 30% compared to eating fresh bread.
This is good news for people who need to control their blood sugar, especially people with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes.
In addition, resistant starch is an important food source for beneficial bacteria in the colon. Nutrition of a healthy microbiome helps improve digestion, reduce inflammation and support immunity.
Baking bread after defrostment is even better
Not only freezing and defrosting, baking bread also continues to increase the amount of resistant starch in the product.
According to Dr. Sood, the baking process creates an additional restructuring of starch, causing digestion to slow down even more.
"This is good for both glucose control and gut health," Dr. Sood emphasized.
This means that the breadcrumbs in your freezer do not become unpleasant, but on the contrary, they are improved in nutrition.
This is a typical example of how a simple kitchen habit can bring unexpected health benefits.
frozen bread is a habit to maintain
From extending the shelf life, reducing food waste to supporting the digestive system and blood sugar, freezing bread is clearly a beneficial habit.
Users just need to remember to defrost properly and can grill it again to increase the effectiveness of creating resistant starch.
Next time you put the tofu in the freezer, rest assured that you are not only preserving food but also silently improving your own health.
(The article is for reference only, not a replacement for professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor if you have health questions).
