If you’re looking to follow a keto diet, you’re going to want to make sure that your flour options are keto-friendly. Many people think that they have to give up baked goods and other carb-heavy foods when they start following a keto diet, but this is not the case! There are many keto-friendly flours available on the market today, and we’re going to tell you all about them in this blog post. So read on for more information about why keto-friendly flours are a good addition to any diet!
What is a Ketogenic Diet?
The ketogenic diet is a very low carb, high fat diet that shares many similarities with the Atkins and low carb diets. It involves drastically reducing carbohydrate intake and replacing it with fat. This reduction in carbs puts your body into a metabolic state called ketosis. When this happens, your body becomes incredibly efficient at burning fat for energy. It also turns fat into ketones in the liver, which can supply energy for the brain.
Ketogenic diets can cause significant reductions in blood sugar and insulin levels. This, along with the increased ketones, has some powerful health benefits The ketogenic diet can be therapeutic for many chronic diseases, including obesity, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, and cancer.[1]
A keto diet can help stabilize your energy levels throughout the day by giving you a consistent source of fuel. This is especially helpful for people who struggle with blood sugar swings or “crashing” after meals high in carbs.
What food groups are allowed on a keto diet:
-Meat
-Poultry
-Fish
-Eggs
-Non-starchy vegetables
-High-fat dairy
-Nuts and seeds
-Avocados
Why keto-friendly flour is a good addition to any diet.
If you think that you will miss baked goods like bread, muffins or pancakes on a keto diet, you don’t have to worry. Health Enhanced Foods have two amazing Keto Four Blends: Ketogenic Almond Bread Flour, Ketogenic and Ketogenic Seed Flour. They are both good sources of fiber and protein, and it’s also low in carbs. You can replace any grain flour in the recipes that you love with our Keto flours. Now that’s a good thing!
[1] https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/ketogenic-diet-101#diet-types
