Coconut flour is vegan, gluten-free, and low-carb - but is it considered Paleo? If you’re on the Paleo diet or thinking about trying it, you might have found yourself asking this question before. You’re not alone - with these more restrictive diets, it can be hard to keep track of which foods are allowed or not, especially if you’re just starting. We’re here to say that yes, coconut flour is absolutely [...]
Is Coconut Flour Whole30?
If you've ever done the Whole30 program before, you're already aware of how many rules there are to keep track of. 'Is "x" Whole30 approved?' is not an uncommon search! Coconut flour is considered Whole30 compliant, but there are stipulations about how you can use coconut flour during the Whole30 program. We'll explain why coconut flour is Whole30-approved and much more about how foods fit (or don't fit) into the Whole30 [...]
Is Coconut Flour Keto?
Keto diets have increased in popularity over the past decade. It’s estimated that nearly 13 million Americans follow a keto each year, which means keto diets have overtaken previously popular low-carb diets like the Atkins diet. Since the keto diet is so low in carbs, you probably find yourself looking up specific foods to see if they’re keto-friendly - and you’re not alone! Coconut flour is keto-friendly because it’s [...]
Which Flours Are the Best for People With Allergies?
If you have a food allergy then you’re already aware of the constant need to read food labels to ensure you’re choosing safe food. Even if you don’t have food allergies, you might prepare food for people with allergies and have questions about which types of foods (and flours) are allergen-friendly. The flours that are best for people with allergies are free from all of the common food allergens, which would be wheat, soy, [...]
What are the Best Paleo Flours (And What are the Worst)?
The Paleo diet emphasizes meat, fish, nuts, seeds, fruits, and vegetables but is free of grains, which the majority of the most common flours are made from. There are several Paleo-friendly flours we’ll review (17 of them!) in this article, as well as explain why the majority of other flours aren’t considered Paleo-friendly. What is a Paleo diet? A Paleo diet (short for Paleolithic) is an eating style that is meant [...]
What are the Best Keto Flours (And What are the Worst)?
Keto diets and flour aren’t usually synonymous, but several flours can easily fit into your ketogenic lifestyle! The best keto flours are low in net carbs, usually below 10 grams of net carbs per serving. Some of the lowest-carb (and therefore best keto flours) are pecan flour, almond flour, and cricket flour (we’ll explain that one!), among several others. In this article, we’ll review 13 different keto-friendly flours [...]
