Freeze and Reheat: A Simple Trick to Make Bread Healthier and Aid Weight Loss

Bread often gets a bad reputation in the world of dieting, but surprisingly it can actually help with weight loss when prepared the right way. Dr. Karen Alarcon, a well-known physician with hundreds of thousands of Instagram followers, revealed a simple method to make bread healthier: freeze it, then reheat it.

According to her, changing the temperature of bread causes the carbohydrates to transform into prebiotic fibers, which improve gut microbiome health, regulate blood sugar levels, and support weight loss. Even more impressively, this process reduces the number of calories absorbed from the bread and leads to a longer-lasting feeling of fullness.

How does it work?

When bread is frozen, the starches inside change into resistant starches that are harder for the body to digest. Reheating the bread after freezing strengthens this transformation, improving digestion and reducing common side effects like bloating and gas. Dr. Alarcon recommends using high-quality breads such as sourdough or whole grain varieties to maximize the benefits.

This technique also works for other carbohydrates, such as pasta and rice. Studies have shown that rice cooked, refrigerated for 24 hours, and then reheated contains 2.5 times more resistant starch than freshly cooked rice, and leads to a lower blood sugar response.

If you want to make your bread healthier and more weight-loss-friendly, freeze it, reheat it, and enjoy a tastier, better-for-you slice.