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Almond Flour

Can Eat 0

Vegetarian

Taste Profile

Almond flour tastes like almonds.

Usage Tips

  1. Amolnd flour can be used in cakes, cupcakes, cookies, waffles and bread.
  2. It should be stored in a cool, dark place, in a well-sealed container.
  3. It will keep for up to one year.
  4. It can also be stored in the freezer.

Description

Almond flour is a gluten-free nut flour which is made up of ground blanched (no skin) almonds.

Health benefits

  • Almond flour contains monounsaturated fats which are considered a “good” form of cholesterol and help to prevent cardiovascular complications due to high cholesterol, such as atherosclerosis, heart attacks, and strokes.(1)
  • It helps to lower the risk of colon cancer.(1)
  • It also helps to boost digestive health.(1)
  • It contains good amount of iron, magnesium, potassium, and calcium, which helps to boost the bone mineral density and prevent conditions like osteoporosis.(1)
  • It contains high level of protein, which is important for normal growth and development.(1)

Note

Excess consumption of Almond flour can cause inflammation as it contains notable level of polyunsaturated fatty acids.(2)

Resource & Links

(1,2) https://www.organicfacts.net/almond-flour.html

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