When you think of flour, you probably don’t immediately think of it as being keto-friendly. For the most part, that tends to be true - flour tends to be high in carbs by nature. While there are several keto-friendly flour options, many types of flour aren’t very keto-friendly. So what are the worst flours for keto? We’ll review 17 types of flour that are the worst for keto because they’re high in carbs. Curious about [...]
Which Flours Are Not Paleo Friendly?
You probably don’t equate the word “flour” with “Paleo-friendly” - and in most cases, you’re right! A Paleo diet generally avoids most types of flour because they are made from grains, legumes, and other non-Paleo sources. In this article, we’ll review 44 types of flours that aren’t Paleo-friendly, as well as give an explanation for the reason each one isn’t Paleo. Don’t worry - we’ll offer some resources on how to find [...]
Which Flours Have the Highest Glycemic Index?
If you’re on a low-carb diet or otherwise are aware of the glycemic index of foods, you probably want to know which flours are the highest glycemic index. High glycemic index foods aren’t compatible with certain diets and lifestyles, including the keto diet. Some of the flours with the highest glycemic indexes include: In this article, we’ll explain more about what the glycemic index is, what impacts the glycemic index [...]
Which Flours Have the Most Calories?
If you’re counting calories for any reason, you’re probably already looking at the nutrition facts labels for the foods and drinks you buy. You might be trying to choose high-calorie foods to help promote weight gain, or perhaps you want to avoid high-calorie foods to promote weight loss. When it comes to flour, which ones have the most calories? Some flours with the most calories per serving include: We’ll review [...]
112 Essential Oils: The Ultimate Guide
Essential oils have been around for a long time, but they’ve increased in popularity over recent decades. Because essential oils can come from almost any plant source, that means there are hundreds of them out there, which can get overwhelming! We’ve done a TON of research so you don’t have to! In this comprehensive guide, we’ll review: What are essential oils? Essential oils are concentrated extracts of [...]
63 Different Carrier Oils: How to Pick the Best One
While essential oil use has been around since as early as 4500 BC, the popularity of using essential oils for aromatherapy, skincare, and other uses has skyrocketed in recent decades. Whether you’ve dabbled with essential oils or are a seasoned veteran, you’re likely aware of the importance of carrier oils to help safely dilute and apply essential oils. With so many different carrier oils, how do you know how to pick the [...]
