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I Looked Into Bread Additives. I Haven’t Bought a Loaf Since.
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I Looked Into Bread Additives. I Haven’t Bought a Loaf Since.

The everyday “healthy” bread ingredient that may be messing with your metabolism

Most supermarket bread is marketed as wholesome - but a closer look tells a different story.
In this episode we dig into the additives hiding in everyday loaves, from gluten boosters to “natural flavours,” and explain why one common preservative, calcium propionate, stands out. You’ll learn:

  • Why even wholemeal bread qualifies as ultra-processed food

  • How calcium propionate can disrupt blood-sugar control and weight regulation

  • Simple ways to find - or bake - a cleaner, tastier loaf

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