Rye Bread Benefits

1. Nutrient rich because the germ and bran in the endosperm remain processing, Rye retains its many nutrients which include fiber, protein, potassium, calcium, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, vitamin B-1, folic acid, thiamin, niacin and antioxidants. These nutrients also help lower cholesterol along with the risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes. One slice of rye bread contains 83 calories.

2. Improves digestion and body fat distribution: Rye Bread is high in fiber, which improves your digestive health. Fiber, which is removed from processed grains, such as white bread, also contributes to lower cholesterol and less fat in the abdomen and around digestive organs, notes the Whole Grains Council. Rye Bread helps relieve constipation. High-Fiber rye improves bowel movement in overweight middle-aged males.

3. High-satiety: Rye's high-fiber content contributes to satisfying hunger, making you less likely to reach for a second helping. If you have it for breakfast, rye bread can decrease hunger both before and after lunch as compared to wheat. Participants who ate wheat were hungry early in the afternoon, while those who ate rye bread stayed full until well after the lunch hour.