Ever wondered why the brown bread you buy from a grocery shop or supermarket is soft and has a long shelf life? Well, you may think all it takes is flour, water, and salt to make that "healthy" brown ...

While there are many types of bread to choose from, the healthiest, most nutritious options are made from whole grains, including whole wheat and sprouted whole grain.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Brown bread always seems like the healthy choice – but is it? (Light Design via Getty Images) Bread is a staple in many UK diets.