Pita bread offers health benefits with balanced consumption
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Updated · USA TODAY · May 3
Pita bread offers health benefits with balanced consumption
10 articles · Updated · USA TODAY · May 3
Dietitians Lisa Young of NYU and Monica Kelly of Montefiore said whole-wheat pita provides fibre, 5-6 grams of protein and about 90-120 calories per 6-inch pocket.
They said pita can support digestion, steadier blood sugar and fullness, while also supplying carbohydrates, B vitamins, iron and small amounts of magnesium and selenium.
Experts said health value depends on fillings and processing, warning white pita may spike blood sugar faster and traditional wheat-based pita is unsuitable for people with coeliac disease or gluten sensitivity.
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