Is almond flour a good alternative to flour made with wheat?

[< sharon>]

What are your views on this ?

 

[Randburg]

Hi
Yes very good for most Low Carb "Breads" cakes etc., but about 10 times the price of normal flour
You will find recipies in the food and nutrition forums

 

[< sharon>]

Hi
Yes very good for most Low Carb "Breads" cakes etc., but about 10 times the price of normal flour
You will find recipies in the food and nutrition forums

Thanks

 

[orac1952]

What are your views on this ?

Cheese scons are fab made with ground almonds or flour you get about 10 with 100 grm so about 1 carb each one ground almonds is 6 grm per 100

 

[donnellysdogs]

Everything I make with almond or coconut flour is yummy for bread and cakes. The only exception was some peanut cookies that were disgusting, even the birds have ignored them!!


Loving life

 

[TooSweetForMe]

What are your views on this ?

I personally haven't had a chance to try any yet due to cost prohibitions, but as soon as possible I will and report back here.

 

[Daibell]

Yes, but it's very expensive

 

[Alan S]

Yes.

Next question?

 

[Nyxks]

Its good option if your not going to be giving it to any one with a possible nut allergy - if you might then not such a good idea at all

 

[Robbity]

I use it all the time - on its own for sweeter type baking and mixed with milled golden flaxseed for savoury stuff.

If you have Indian or Asian stores near you it might be worth checking them out for the almond flour/ground almonds as often it's cheaper there.

Robbity

 

[modesty007]

You can also try coconut flour.

 

[gorillamark]

Yes. And as it happens I've just posted a link to a very handy table of flours here's the direct link to the page:

FLOUR CHART: How Gluten Free Flours Compare for Carbs and Protein Content

 

[modesty007]

Yes. And as it happens I've just posted a link to a very handy table of flours here's the direct link to the page:

FLOUR CHART: How Gluten Free Flours Compare for Carbs and Protein Content

But I would stay away from anything soy.

 

[Jill the tt]

whats wrong with soy ?

 

[Robbity]

Another enquiring mind wants to know, as I've been debating soy flour as an alternative to coconut, which I find difficult to use in baking.

Robbity

 

[modesty007]

First the majority of soy is GMO (knowing that GMOs comes with more pesticides then non-GMO crops). Soy are high in phytates (phytic acid) which block absorption of minerals. Soybeans are very rich in Omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids, which can cause problems. The isoflavones found in soy can activate and/or inhibit estrogen receptors in the body, which can disrupt the body’s normal function. Fermented soy products are slightly better because the fermentation degrades some of the phytic acid.

 

[Robbity]

OK thanks - no soy flour then! I thought about GM but didn't know about the other stuff...

Robbity

 

[jack412]

Desiccated coconut put through a kitchen food processor is coconut flour (cut finer)
Same with whole almonds.

Gorillamarks flour list is good
If you can handle gluten, any of the flour blends are better with LC gluten powder

Some low carb breads
www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/15-low-carb-bread-recipes.56352

 

[Adelle0607]

First the majority of soy is GMO (knowing that GMOs comes with more pesticides then non-GMO crops). Soy are high in phytates (phytic acid) which block absorption of minerals. Soybeans are very rich in Omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids, which can cause problems. The isoflavones found in soy can activate and/or inhibit estrogen receptors in the body, which can disrupt the body’s normal function. Fermented soy products are slightly better because the fermentation degrades some of the phytic acid.

About soy: How do we explain the Okinawans, the ones with the longest life expectancy in the world? They consume huge amounts of soy in their diets..and have low to nil occurrences of stroke, heart disease, diabetes and cancer.





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[Adelle0607]

Link on the okinawans and soy plus their diet--don't want to confuse or discourage the low carbers but we can learn a thing or two

http://m.ibtimes.com/okinawa-diet-may-be-key-longevity-help-you-live-100-years-old-1339999

http://www.okicent.org/study.html

http://longevity.about.com/od/healthyagingandlongevity/a/okinawan_aging.htm



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