Sweeteners are popular for baking, cooking, and sweetening your favorite beverages. If you’re looking for more natural, unrefined sweeteners to be healthier, where do you start? And are they really healthy? (We’ll answer that question!) We’ll explain what unrefined sweeteners are, if they’re healthy, and review some of the most popular ones, including: We’ll review nine of the most popular natural, unrefined sweeteners [...]
When Does Almond Flour Go Bad?
Almond flour is one of the most popular gluten-free flours on the market - and it has impressive nutrition stats as well! High in heart-healthy fats (and calories), rich in fiber, and low in carbs, almond flour can be a healthy flour alternative for anyone, not just those following a gluten-free lifestyle. In fact, almond flour is friendly to both keto and paleo diets (in addition to being a great gluten-free option, as I [...]
Which Flours Have the Most Carbs?
Many types of flour are rich in carbs because they’re made from sources like wheat and other grains, which are a natural source of carbs. If you’re monitoring your carb intake for any reason, you likely already keep an eye on how many carbs are in your foods and drinks. Which flours are the highest in carbs, you might be wondering? Seven of the highest-carb flours include: Just how many carbs are in each of these [...]
Which Flours Have the Most Sugar?
When it comes to carbs and sugar, things can get a little tricky. Some low-carb flours have more sugar than high-carb flours that contain no sugar. Don’t worry - we’ll explain this in detail in this article! However, when it comes to sugar alone, some of the flours with more sugar include apple flour, chestnut flour, and coconut flour, among a few others. We’ll review nine flours that have the most sugar (in comparison [...]
Which Flours Have the Least Fiber?
You’ve probably heard a lot about fiber, and for a good reason. Fiber can impact your health in many ways, plays a role in low-carb diets, and impacts the texture and flavor of baked goods. The fiber content of flour varies a lot - it all depends on what the flour is made from! So which flours contain the least fiber? The flours with the least fiber include: In this article, we’ll review what fiber is, why fiber [...]
Is Honey Vegan?
If you’re on a vegan diet, you’re likely aware of the most obvious non-vegan-friendly foods like juicy burgers and steaks - but what about things like sweeteners? Honey is a popular sweetener that is not considered vegan-friendly because it’s derived from animals (bees). We’ll explain more about why honey isn’t vegan, which other common sweeteners might not be vegan, and suggest several alternative sweeteners that align [...]
