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Artisanal Whole Wheat Is Not Healthier Than White Bread

Artisanal sourdough is not a superior health choice.
Which kind of bread may be best for you can be predicted by the bacteria in your gut.
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Updated | For many health-conscious people, bread equals temptation. Burgeoning shelves of multigrain loaves, friends passing around sourdough starters, and attaching the word artisanal to the ancient combination of yeast, flour and water has led many consumers to believe that whole grain bread is healthier than industrial white bread. That trend has made for a lot of expensive sandwiches.

Fortunately, a new study by researchers at the Weizmann Institute of

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