The glycemic index varies a LOT among flours, so it can be helpful to have an idea of which flours have the lowest and highest glycemic indexes if that’s something you try to be aware of. Some of the lowest glycemic index flours include hemp flour, pecan flour, arrowroot flour, and almond flour (among many others!). Some of the highest glycemic index flours include bread flour, potato flour, white rice flour, and [...]
Which Nut Butter Is the Healthiest?
Nut (and seed) butters can be a great choice to implement into your meals and snacks. Not all nut and seed butters are created equally though - some are healthier than others. Some of the healthiest nut (and seed) butters include almond butter, walnut butter, and flaxseed butter, among a few others. We’ll detail six of the healthiest nut and seed butters in this article (and explain why they’re the [...]
What is Regular Milk?
Almost every household in the United States has some sort of milk in the fridge. With so many options for milk on the market these days, what’s meant by the term “regular milk”? Regular milk is usually meant to describe cow’s milk, which is the most common type of milk drunk in the United States. But hold up - there are different types of “regular milk” beyond that! Don’t worry - we’ll break it all down in this article [...]
What is Gellan Gum?
Gellan gum is used alongside other stabilizers like guar gum and carrageenan - ingredients that you’ve probably seen on some of the processed foods, drinks, and other products you’ve brought home. But do you know what gellan gum really is? Gellan gum is a food additive used to thicken, stabilize, and bind processed foods and drinks. It’s produced by bacteria through fermentation - similar to other fermented foods and drinks [...]
What is Guar Gum?
You’ve probably seen guar gum on the ingredient label of foods and drinks before. What is guar gum, and what does it do? Guar gum is used as a food additive and acts as a thickener, stabilizer, and binder in processed foods and drinks. Due to its high fiber content, guar gum can also be taken as a dietary supplement. We’ll answer other questions like how guar gum is made, if it’s good for you, and more below! What [...]
What Is Sunflower Lecithin?
Sunflower lecithin is an ingredient you might have seen in some prepared or processed foods before. What is sunflower lecithin, anyways? Sunflower lecithin acts as an emulsifier, meaning it helps combine ingredients that would normally want to separate - such as oil and water. It’s a common additive in foods, but can also be taken as a supplement for health purposes. We’ll dive into more about what sunflower lecithin is [...]
