‘My Bread Is A Star’: Taylor Swift’s Sourdough Obsession May Help Regulate Cholesterol And Blood Pressure

Taylor Swift’s latest obsession might be the secret to boosting your health. On her fiancé Travis Kelce’s podcast, New Heights, Taylor had shared that she was fixated on sourdough. “I’m really talking

about bread 60% of the time,” said the singer-songwriter.

Swift shared that her sourdough baking adventures have led to some creative flavours, like lemon blueberry, cinnamon swirl, and funfetti, which she says she makes “because the girls love anything rainbow.” As for Kelce, he prefers to keep it simple, as plain sourdough is his top pick, with blueberry coming in a close second.

Swift’s obsession is evident from the fact that her sourdough even made an appearance in The Fate of Ophelia, a song from The Life of a Showgirl. “My bread is a star,” stated the singer.

Taylor’s sourdough obsession is fair enough, considering this bread can help regulate blood-pressure levels and even act as a prebiotic.

How Is Taylor’s New Obsession Super Healthy?

Sourdough’s cooking process involves fermentation, which produces yeast and natural bacteria. During this stage, proteins break down into peptides that, according to studies published by the National Library of Medicine, may help regulate blood pressure. The same study also reveals that sourdough made with certain lactic acids can have a calming effect on the nervous system.

Sourdough – A Prebiotic

Sourdough also acts as a prebiotic, feeding the good bacteria in our gut. A healthy gut microbiome is known to reduce inflammation and support better metabolic health, both of which can support heart health. Plus, it’s also easier to digest. Along with blood pressure, sourdough can help manage blood sugar levels too, as it has a low glycaemic index.

Fermentation also helps flour release essential minerals like iron, zinc, and magnesium, making them easier for the body to absorb. Each slice of sourdough contains about one to two grams of fibre.

It’s extremely rich in soluble fibre if it’s made with whole grains, which helps lower cholesterol levels and supports healthy digestion by keeping the bowels moving.