Reducing Undesirable Nutrients

The idea of reducing nutrients to be more nutritious may seem odd, but the fact is that many people consume far too many energy-producing nutrients in the form of fats, sugars, and starches. As a result, many people suffer from obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and other ailments related to diet. For the baker, this is a difficult problem to address because these components, especially starches, are the baker’s stock in trade. For the consumer, one of the best ways to cut down on consumption of fats, starches, and sugars is simply to avoid breads and desserts, or at least reduce consumption of them. Nevertheless, the baker can take some measures to make choices easier for health-conscious consumers. To understand how to approach the problem, a short review of these energy nutrients and issues concerning them is needed.