Bread, in its many forms, be it waffles, pancakes, croissants, or the comfortable slice (or stack) of toast, is an easy go-to for many busy people—but according to some experts, bread is not easy to digest, and eating too much may harm the body.
Dr. Fukushima Masatsugu, a Japanese gastroenterologist, asserts in his book “Don’t Eat Bread for Breakfast” that seemingly easy-to-digest bread is poor for digestion in the stomach, and consuming too much may harm the body. Bread can cause the blood sugar level to soar, and its high carbohydrate content can upset the balance of the autonomic nervous system and lead to a “carbohydrate vicious cycle,” resulting in obesity.
