Gone are the days when your only option for flour was good ol’ white all-purpose flour. These days, flour can be made from many different sources, which is good news if you’re on a special diet like keto or Paleo. Some of the highest fat flours include: So just how much fat is in each of these flours? We have the answers below! Fat in flour The amount of fat in flour varies a lot depending on the source. The [...]
Are There Any Flours That Aren’t Vegan?
Flour is a staple in cooking and baking. With several options to choose from, you probably assume they’re all vegan-friendly. But are they? There is only one flour that isn’t considered vegan - and that’s cricket flour! That means that the majority of flour is indeed vegan. If you’ve never heard of cricket flour before, don’t worry - you’re not alone! We’ll explain what cricket flour is, why it’s not vegan, and explain [...]
What Are the Worst Flours for Keto?
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 [...]
