Does Bread Make You Gain Belly Fat

New research shows what many health experts have long said. It’s not carbohydrates, per se, that lead to weight gain, but the type of carbs eaten. Their research shows that people who ate more refined and processed foods, such as white bread and white rice, had more belly fat.

Is bread good for losing belly fat?

In one study, people on a lower-calorie diet that included whole grains, such as whole wheat bread, lost more belly fat than those who ate only refined grains, such as white bread and white rice. Whole grains provide more vitamins, minerals, and fiber than refined.

Will bread make you gain weight?

MYTH! Eating bread won’t make you gain weight. Eating bread in excess will, though — as will eating any calories in excess. Bread has the same calories per ounce as protein.