Rye Health & Nutrition

Rye is a nutritious grain and can positively affect health in a number of ways

Distinct Characteristics of Rye and Wheat Breads Impact on Their in Vitro Gastric Disintegration and in Vivo Glucose and Insulin Responses. Emilie Nordlund, et. al. 2016.

Studied in vitro digestion and insulin response of whole grain and refined wheat and rye breads, both straight dough and sourdough.

Rye-Based Evening Meals Favorably Affected Glucose Regulation and Appetite Variables at the Following Breakfast; A Randomized Controlled Study in Healthy Subjects. Jonna C. Sandberg, et. al. 2016.

Investigated the impact of eating rye bread high in dietary fiber in the evening on the following day's cardiometabolic risk factors, appetite regulation, and anti-diabetic potential.

Healthy Aspects of the Nordic diet are Related to Lower Total Mortality. Anja Olsen, et. al. 2011.

Studied the impact of a traditional Nordic diet on the the health and mortality rate of a cohort of Danish participants over the course of 12 years.

Rye Bread Consumption in Early Life and Reduced Risk of Advanced Prostate Cancer. Johanna E. Torfadottir, et. al. 2012.

Studied the association between rye bread consumption during adolescence with risk of prostate cancer diagnosis later in life.