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

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
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
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.
 
modesty007 said:
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.
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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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