{"id":7884,"date":"2025-01-29T07:57:50","date_gmt":"2025-01-29T07:57:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/momentsunfolded.com\/?p=7884"},"modified":"2025-01-29T07:57:53","modified_gmt":"2025-01-29T07:57:53","slug":"what-happens-to-your-body-when-you-stop-eating-bread","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/momentsunfolded.com\/archives\/7884","title":{"rendered":"What Happens to Your Body When You Stop Eating Bread"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Bread is\u00a0often one of\u00a0the first foods you want to\u00a0cut out of\u00a0your diet when you want to\u00a0start eating healthier. But when it\u00a0comes to\u00a0carbohydrates, grains are anything but equal. And while cutting out white bread may help you shed a\u00a0few pounds, cutting out whole grain bread can actually deprive your body of\u00a0much-needed nutrients.\n\n

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1. Your nails might break\n\n
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Whole-grain bread is\u00a0a\u00a0good source of\u00a0magnesium, which is\u00a0necessary for protein synthesis and overall nail health. A\u00a0deficiency in\u00a0magnesium\u00a0can lead to\u00a0issues like vertical ridges in\u00a0the nails. If\u00a0cutting out bread means you\u2019re not getting sufficient magnesium from other sources, it\u00a0could negatively impact your nail strength.\n\n

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2. You might experience leg cramps.\n\n
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People who are trying to\u00a0lose weight are willing to\u00a0experiment with just how low their carbohydrate intake can\u00a0go, but cutting out bread altogether can have some unpleasant side effects. If\u00a0you\u2019re planning to\u00a0go\u00a0keto, which means cutting out bread and other carbs almost completely, you may experience leg cramps. These painful cramps typically occur at\u00a0night and can last from seconds to\u00a0minutes. Bread is\u00a0high in\u00a0electrolytes, and when your body doesn\u2019t get\u00a0enough of\u00a0these essential nutrients, it\u00a0can lead to\u00a0cramping.\n\n

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3. You may feel fatigued.\n\n
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While white bread isn\u2019t the healthiest way to\u00a0get enough carbohydrates, eating whole wheat and sprouted grain bread in\u00a0moderation can help keep you feeling\u00a0energized. Because they\u2019re high in\u00a0fiber, iron, and magnesium, these foods will help you feel full and energized. They can even help you get enough energy to\u00a0hit the gym after a\u00a0hard day at\u00a0work.\n\n

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4. You might gain weight.\n\n
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Some individuals may find themselves compensating for the absence of bread by consuming other high-calorie foods, which could lead to weight gain rather than weight loss.\n\n

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5. Your sugar cravings might strike.\n\n
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Bread can be\u00a0used for energy. If\u00a0you don\u2019t eat\u00a0it, you have to\u00a0find another source of\u00a0energy elsewhere. When we\u00a0feel tired and drained, we\u00a0naturally reach for foods that give\u00a0us a\u00a0quick energy boost, like sweets and sugary drinks.\u00a0Eating bread\u00a0in\u00a0moderation won\u2019t make you pack on\u00a0the pounds. But eating cookies and chocolate when you feel exhausted will.\n\n

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6. Going to\u00a0the bathroom may become more difficult.\n\n
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If\u00a0you\u2019re cutting out regular\u00a0white bread, this may not be much of a problem for you. But cutting out whole grain or rye bread may actually cause you to spend more time going to the bathroom. Whole-grain bread has been shown to be more effective than laxatives at relieving constipation because it is high in fiber, which helps with digestion.\n\n

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