When made with traditionally milled flour, it’s normal for wholemeal bread to be significantly heavier and denser than white bread, and for many this is part of the appeal. Wholemeal flour ...

Some varieties of wholemeal flour contain more bran and germ than others. The label should clearly state how much bran and germ has been retained – wholemeal flour typically contains 81%.

Wholemeal flour products keep you full longer because it takes the body longer to break them down and turn them into energy. This is better for your blood sugar levels. Also important are the many ...

But most importantly they can also boost the fibre levels, something white bread is lacking in comparison to wholemeal bread. Mass produced supermarket white loaves are now widely considered an ...