Wholegrain rye is considered to be one of the world's healthiest grains…. Here is why!
Healthy gut and digestion
A diet rich in wholegrain rye contributes towards a healthy gut, as it has one of the highest fibre concentrations among the common grains – 15 percent versus 3 percent in refined wheat. This is because fibre is a prebiotic – it feeds the healthy bacteria in your gut. And a healthy gut not only helps digestion, it has been associated with a lower incidence of cancer, heart disease, asthma, depression, IBS, Parkinsons and many allergies... In addition, fibre is also known to directly aid healthy digestion.
Natural alternative for people with a mild gluten intolerance
Compared to wheat, rye flour contains a much weaker form of gluten, and less of it, making it a viable option for those with a mild gluten intolerance. In fact, some of our customers sensitive to gluten claim that they can eat our rye breads without experiencing the symptoms they associate with gluten.
Helps fight Type 2 diabetes
Rye can reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes and is also a more suitable choice for diabetics as it causes a lower insulin response and lower spikes in blood glucose than wheat. This is due to the higher fiber content, bioactive components and the physical structure of rye.
Lower risk of certain cancers
Rye consumption has been associated with a lower risk of breast cancer, prostate cancer, and colon cancer. These are likely due to rye’s high concentration of lignans and wholegrain rye’s effects on digestion and gut health due to its high fiber content.
Helps manage weight
Wholegrain rye is really filling. It has 5x more fibre than refined wheat, which means it gives you a slow energy release (unlike the spike and crash in blood sugar levels that’s common with refined wheat), reducing the urge to snack. In fact, wholegrain rye consumption has been found to aid weight loss and is recommended by nutritionists.