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 [...]
Is Coconut Water Low FODMAP?
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, [...]
Is Coconut Milk Low FODMAP?
Coconut milk is fast becoming a popular alternative to traditional cow's milk. But is coconut milk low FODMAP? Firstly, let's define what FODMAP means. The word FODMAP is an abbreviation for Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides, and Polyols. Each of these are short-chain carbohydrates which are believed by physicians to be more difficult for the small intestine to absorb. If you suffer from bowel [...]
Hemp Flour vs All-Purpose Flour: Full Details
If you're looking for a healthier alternative to traditional flour, you've come to the right place! Today, we're going to talk about two types of flour: hemp flour and all-purpose flour. For those who are unfamiliar, hemp flour is made from ground hemp seeds, which are packed with nutrients and are a great source of protein. On the other hand, all-purpose flour is a staple in most households and is commonly used in baking [...]
Coconut Oil Chocolate Chip Cookies
If there’s anything more delicious than chocolate, coconuts, almond and vanilla together – well – I’d be hard pressed to think what those elusive ingredient pairings could be! And when you combine them all inside an ooey gooey cookie that makes the kitchen smell incredible, well, we’d have to describe that as a pretty wonderful experience. “Come in. Would you like to sit down to a cup of coffee and a coconut oil [...]
Veggie Loaded Coconut Crabcakes
When I think of anything involving a protein, I spend a ridiculous amount of time thinking, “How can I marry equal parts veggies to the meat?” It’s not for some overriding health benefit (although there is that), it’s just that I’m a nut for vegetables. My spaghetti Bolognese is always brimming with extra carrots and celery with enough of a hint of meat to let you experience some beefy pleasure. My chicken noodle soup [...]
