Generally, roti is made in every house. Its consumption is also very beneficial for health. But you take the leftover bread from the night and throw it away considering it bad, perhaps you do not know that stale bread is considered very beneficial for health.
Although it has some disadvantages but it provides most benefits to health. We are not saying this. Dr. Amarinder Singh Malhi of AIIMS also says this. In such a situation, let us know what happens by eating stale bread.
How does stale bread affect you?
Dr. Amarinder Singh Malhi says that the form of starch in stale bread changes overnight, which is called Resistant Starch in medical language. This starch is digested slowly and does not increase blood sugar suddenly. Beneficial for good intestinal bacteria.
Benefits of stale bread
1. Better for diabetic patients
The glycemic index of stale bread decreases, hence blood sugar increases slowly.
2. Beneficial for the stomach
Resistant starch acts as a prebiotic. It proves helpful in getting rid of constipation and gas problems.
3. Helpful in controlling weight
Eating stale bread keeps the stomach full for a long time and one does not feel hungry again and again. Which helps in weight loss.
4. Positive effect on cholesterol
Stale bread reduces fat absorption in the intestines to some extent.
When does the damage occur?
1. Risk of fungal infection
If the bread is kept in the open, is damp, and if white, green or black spots appear on it, then fungus (mold) can grow in it, which can prove poisonous for the liver and kidneys.
2. Risk of food poisoning
Improper storage can lead to growth of bacteria which may cause stomach ache, vomiting and diarrhea.
3. Not for everyone
These people should avoid stale bread
People with weak immunity.
To pregnant women.
To the small child.
elderly.
People suffering from IBS or frequent stomach upset.
The right way to eat stale bread
The roti should be covered in a clean cotton cloth.
Kept in a dry and cool place.
Must not be more than 24 hours old.
Warm it slightly before eating.
Do not eat stale bread kept in the refrigerator
“Stale bread works like medicine only when it is kept safely. Otherwise the same stale bread can become poison.