Health Benefits of Coconut Flour

If you are looking for an alternative to the usual wheat and other grain flours you may want to try baking with coconut flour. Coconut flour is renowned for its health benefits, so let’s have a look at some of the pros of coconut flour and try out a few recipes.
Health Benefits of Coconut Flour

Benefits of Using Coconut Flour


According to HealthyLivinghub these are some of the main benefits of using coconut flour:

High indigestible fiber content: Compared to other wheat and grain flours, coconut flour has 75% fiber in it. Fiber is an important component for maintaining a healthy digestion and elimination process of the body. Natural fiber is essential in the body’s cleansing and detoxification process.

Trace Minerals: Coconuts are known to be a rich source of trace minerals. Coconut palms usually live in volcanic soils that are rich in minerals and even in sand that is fertilized naturally by sea water. This means that the chances of the nutrients of the coconut getting depleted is minimal.

Low Digestible Carbohydrate content: Several studies have found coconut flour to lower glycemic effects in the body. It is less disruptive to the blood sugar levels because of the low carbohydrate content that can be digested.

Hypoallergenic and gluten-free: Compared to other flour products, only a few people get allergic to coconut flour. If you are one of those who often get allergic to milk, nut, soy, and wheat, it is recommended to use coconut flour as a safe alternative.

Now that you know what the benefits of using coconut flour are, here are some easy coconut flour recipes you can try at home. I wouldn’t exactly call them healthy, but I guess they are healthier than the average and these cookies work well as an occasional treat.

Try this recipe : 5 Easy Coconut Flour Cookie Recipes


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