MYTH! Eating bread won’t make you gain weight. Eating bread in excess will, though — as will eating any calories in excess. Bread has the same calories per ounce as protein.

Does bread increase belly fat?

New research shows what many health experts have long said. It’s not carbohydrates, per se, that lead to weight gain, but the type of carbs eaten. Their research shows that people who ate more refined and processed foods, such as white bread and white rice, had more belly fat.

Is it okay to eat bread everyday?

Of course, eating bread every day can cause some not-so-desirable side effects. While eating whole grain bread every day in moderation is generally a good idea, eating white bread made with refined carbohydrates can cause inflammation — according to certified nutritionist Shelley Gawith.