We all know the flour; it is this component or ingredient that is essential to prepare desserts, since in this section it is where the flour can demonstrate its greatest performance. Since it is a key ingredient for the recipe to work and the result to be good.
There are a lot of different flours, but the main ones are wheat (which is important for the preparation of desserts) and corn. That in general is used for salty things, in fact, in Venezuela, corn flour is important for the preparation of the food that represents their country. Which is the arepa?
As in other foods, flour can be very good for your health. One would not notice it since one does not think about what this food gives, which is a great advantage to improve the person’s health. And that is why in this article you will learn about the benefits of various flours for health, and then recommend which are the healthiest flours.
Cornmeal
Let’s start with its nutritional value. Generally this flour is a good source of carbohydrates since there are 66g for each product that contains 100g. It also contains a good amount of fiber, making it a good option as a recommended food in order to have a varied and healthy diet.
It also has protein, since it contains 6.29g in each 100g product. And as extra mentions, it has 18mg of calcium, 120mg of potassium, m47mg of magnesium and 80mg of iodine. Turning it into corn flour a good nutritional and healthy food.
And for the benefits it grants are:
- Helps in stimulating growth in the person
- Strengthen your own bone system
- Improve the elasticity of your muscles
- Benefits your dental and hair health
- It is good as an alternative to consuming antioxidant
- Prevents colon cancer
- Benefits your heart health.
As an extra fact, most of the contributions that corn flour has are healthy, in addition to being good in carbohydrates; it helps the person to be satiated with food. Making it a good way to reduce the large amount of food you consume.
Wheat flour
As I mentioned, wheat flour is important to be able to prepare sweet recipes or for desserts.
In its nutritional value, we have that wheat flour is good when it comes to carbohydrates, in addition to having a low amount of fats, minerals and proteins. And the contribution of vitamins is very considerable, having A, B-3 and B-9.
In addition, calcium, potassium, magnesium and fiber. They are other components of which wheat flour has, making it a complete food.
And for the benefits.
- It is a great option when a person has very high uric acid. Which could not suffer gout attacks?
- Benefits your circulatory system and your heart. So people who have a lot of cholesterol will find it highly recommended consuming foods that contain wheat flour.
- Wheat flour has iron, so it is recommended that it be consumed by people who do intense training, as it helps protect and develop muscle at the same time.
- If you want to prevent arthritis, rheumatism and be able to balance your blood pressure. Wheat flour can help, all thanks to its contribution in potassium.
Best flours
- Almond flour: This contains a great low glycemic index and a good amount of protein, vitamin E and healthy fats.
- Rice flour: Contains complex carbohydrates, various vitamins and minerals. It also helps to satisfy the appetite and nourish our body.
- Chickpea flour: It is a source of high quality protein; it has fiber, antioxidant substances and minerals. It also contains a low glycemic index, and is commonly used for savory recipes.
- Chestnut flour: It is characterized by its low fat and having complex proteins and carbohydrates. In addition, it has physic acid, carbohydrates, potassium, copper, manganese, vitamin C and does not contain gluten.
- Coconut flour: This being the healthiest of all. It is very rich in fiber, has antioxidants and vitamins and minerals. This flour has a sweet flavor; it is very easy to incorporate into various recipes if we compare it with other flours. And with a great result, and even more so if you want the recipe you want to make with this flour to have a good texture and flavor.
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