Oils are a common ingredient in many products sold in the skincare and haircare industries, with jojoba oil becoming a staple ingredient for many consumers. But what is jojoba oil, and what do we know about it? Jojoba oil is a wax that appears as an oil, derived from the jojoba plant that is native to North America. Many people around the world use jojoba oil to help improve skin concerns such as acne and dry skin, as well [...]

In today's flour showdown, we've got soy flour vs all-purpose flour. On one side, we have the versatile, all-purpose flour that has been a staple in kitchens for centuries. And on the other, we have the up-and-coming soy flour, a plant-based alternative that has been gaining popularity in recent years. So, who will come out on top? Will it be classic all-purpose flour, or will soy flour shake things up? Let's find [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Coconut water is the liquid found inside a coconut. It helps to nourish the fruit and has become popular as a stand-alone drink or ingredient in baking/cooking. But is coconut water considered to be low FODMAP? FODMAP is an abbreviation for Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides, and Polyols. Essentially, each of these is a short-chain carbohydrate that the small intestine can struggle to break down, [...]