The slow rise of sourdough: a nutrition audit of the bread category highlights whole grain.

The popularity of sourdough bread has increased, however, traditional methods and ingredients may not always be used. This study compared the Australian bread category (October 2019 and 2021), examining nutrition and health issues with a specific focus on sourdough products. Data from Sydney supermarkets (Aldi, Coles, IGA, Woolworths) and a bakery franchise (Bakers Delight) collected ingredients, nutrition information and on-pack claims.

Fortification of grain foods and NOVA: the potential for altered nutrient intakes while avoiding ultra-processed foods.

Purpose: NOVA is a food classification system describing a hierarchy from minimally processed to ultra-processed foods (UPF). Research has associated intake of UPF with chronic diseases. In Australia, the primary sources of grains, both refined and whole, are breads and breakfast cereals, which are typically fortified.

Development and validation of a Food Choices Score for use in weight-loss interventions.

Weight loss results from an energy deficit, although the quality of food choices making up the diet may also be important. The aim of the present study was to develop and validate a diet quality tool based on food categories to monitor dietary change in clinical weight-loss settings. The Food Choices Score (FCS) was based on seventeen food categories, each scoring up to five points, totalling 85.

Cereal grains, legumes, and weight management: a comprehensive review of the scientific evidence.

There is strong evidence that a diet high in whole grains is associated with lower body mass index, smaller waist circumference, and reduced risk of being overweight; that a diet high in whole grains and legumes can help reduce weight gain; and that significant weight loss is achievable with energy-controlled diets that are high in cereals and legumes. There is weak evidence that high intakes of refined grains may cause small increases in waist circumference in women. There is no evidence that low-carbohydrate diets that restrict cereal intakes offer long-term advantages for sustained weight loss.