Bread was found as effective against hypertension.
American scientists found that men, in wich area there are bread products, have less chanses to have hypertension. In an expiriment, that tiik 18 years (!), took part 51.5 thousands mens in age 40 to 70, that didn't had hypertension. Most of them ate no more than 3g of bread every dat, and they started having high pressure. And those who ate 52g of bread had 18% less high pressure.
Flour products are well digested and contain fiber, and other healthy elements. All those who want save his health of the heart, american doctors advise: eat at least 85g of bread a day.