• Iron’s most important role is to carry oxygen to cells in tissue and muscles. Men 19 to 50 need 8 mg of iron per day while women need substantially more (18 mg). The early signs of iron deficiency are anemia, fatigue, and a drop in productivity. It is estimated that 3 out of 4 women do not get enough iron. Eating one slice of Bon Matin^® GrainsEntiers™ Multiseed & Grain Prebiotic bread provides 8% of the recommended daily intake of iron. This bread is therefore a source of iron.

• Magnesium provides fuel for muscles, bones, teeth, nerves, and the heart. Certain drugs and overconsumption of alcohol can cause excessive loss of magnesium. Bon Matin^® GrainsEntiers™ Multiseed & Grain Prebiotic bread is a source of magnesium. One slice provides 10% of the recommended daily intake.

• Zinc is mainly involved in fighting infections and the healing of wounds, and allows the fetus to develop and grow during pregnancy. It is found in Bon Matin^® GrainsEntiers™ Multiseed & Grain Prebiotic bread. One slice provides 8% of the recommended daily intake of zinc. Zinc deficiency symptoms include growth retardation, hair loss, diarrhea, loss of appetite, and broken nails.

• Phosphorus is an essential mineral that helps form bones and teeth in the body. Phosphorus, calcium, and magnesium are the building blocks of bones. The body contains almost 700 g of phosphorus, about 85% of which is associated with the calcium in bones and teeth. Bon Matin^® GrainsEntiers™ Multiseed & Grain Prebiotic bread is a source of phosphorus. One slice provides 8% of the recommended daily intake.

• Selenium is required by the body in very small amounts, but it’s still essential for good health. It is a powerful antioxidant that works to protect the body from the effects of toxins and free radicals. What’s more, selenium also helps regulate thyroid function. Whole grains are a major source of selenium. Bon Matin^® GrainsEntiers™ Multiseed & Grain Prebiotic bread is a good source of selenium. One slice provides 30% of the recommended daily intake.

• Manganese is also required by the body in small amounts, but it’s still essential for good health. Manganese promotes good usage of vitamins such as thiamine, biotin and vitamin C, as well as the efficient transformation of nutrients into energy. Some manganese is lost during the milling of grains, but breads made with whole grains contain more manganese because every part of the grain is kept. Bon Matin^® GrainsEntiers™ Multiseed & Grain Prebiotic bread is a good source of manganese. One slice provides 40% of the recommended daily intake.

Vitamins are substances the body requires in very small quantities to function properly, but does not produce itself.

• Folate or vitamin B9 helps the body produce healthy red blood cells and prevents certain birth defects. Enriched wheat flour is a source of folate. Like iron deficiency, folate deficiency can also cause a certain type of anemia (megaloblastic anemia) and presents the same symptoms of fatigue and exhaustion. It is recommended that women of child-bearing age and women who are pregnant or nursing take folate supplements. The same is recommended for smokers and frequent consumers of alcohol. Bon Matin^® GrainsEntiers™ Multiseed & Grain Prebiotic bread is a source of folate, which means that one slice provides 8% of the recommended daily intake.

• Thiamine or vitamin B1 helps convert food into energy the body can use. Cereal brans provide a part of the thiamine the body needs. For example, one slice of Bon Matin^® GrainsEntiers™ Multiseed & Grain Prebiotic bread provides 10% of the recommended daily intake of thiamine. The symptoms of severe thiamine deficiency include loss of appetite, muscle weakness, and extreme fatigue. It is important to note that women who are pregnant or nursing need more thiamine.

• Niacin or vitamin B3 plays a major role in tissue formation and is also essential for the production of hemoglobin, which carries iron and oxygen to cells. Niacin is found in whole grain cereals. One slice of Bon Matin^® GrainsEntiers™ Multiseed & Grain Prebiotic bread provides up to 6% of the recommended daily intake, which makes it a source of niacin.

• Riboflavin or vitamin B2 helps certain body functions and promotes good vision. Riboflavin can be found in whole grains and whole grain products, including Bon Matin^® GrainsEntiers™ Prebiotic Multiseed & Grain Bread. One slice provides 2% of the recommended daily requirement. A poor diet and excessive alcohol can cause a riboflavin deficiency.

• There are two types of dietary fibre: soluble and insoluble. Each type has its own characteristics, but what’s important to remember is that soluble fibre plays an important role in reducing the body’s cholesterol level and consequently helps lower the risk of coronary disease. Insoluble fibre promotes regularity and produces the sensation of fullness.

You can benefit from 4 g of fibre by eating just one slice of Bon Matin^® GrainsEntiers™ Multiseed & Grain Prebiotic bread, making it a convenient source, given that the recommended daily intake is 25 g to 30 g per day!