When it comes to foods that protect our heart, most of us probably don’t think of bread as one of the better foods to keep our blood being pumped around our bodies. But bread can be ‘heart healthy’ – provided it is the right type of bread – bread that contains a whole lot of wholegrains, which are naturally high in a range of fibre types. Specifically, the type of fibre that is important here is beta glucan, a soluble fibre that helps to lower blood cholesterol.
So what should you be looking for when you’re perusing the supermarket bread aisle?