EPISODE · Sep 27, 2025 · 14 MIN
I Looked Into Bread Additives. I Haven’t Bought a Loaf Since.
from One Health Tweak a Week Podcast · host Ben Jones MD PhD
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 loafFull charts and references are in the newsletter.Please consider signing up. We’d love to have you!Science-backed advice, simple steps, real results. Subscribe to the One Health Tweak a Week newsletter today and take the guesswork out of healthy living. Get full access to One Health Tweak a Week at newsletter.onehealthtweakaweek.com/subscribe
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