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Description
"Flaxseed Flour" is a finely milled flour made from cold-pressed flaxseeds, offering a mild, nutty flavor and smooth texture. This low-carb flour contains plant-based omega-3s, dietary fiber, lignans, and antioxidants that help balance digestive and cardiovascular function while supporting satiety and regularity. It works well in baking, pancakes, or vegan egg substitutes, blending moisture with structure. Flaxseed flour is a staple for those seeking clean ingredients and nutritional depth in gluten-free or health-conscious recipes.
Category
Flours, Powders
Flaxseed Flour
Benefits
Low-carb, high-fiber choice: Flaxseed flour is great for low-carb diets and helps support digestion, satiety, and healthy blood sugar levels.
Promotes heart health: Packed with omega-3 fatty acids and lignans that can help manage cholesterol and reduce inflammation.
Naturally gluten-free: A safe and nutritious baking ingredient for those with gluten sensitivities or dietary restrictions.
Great for baking: Adds structure and moisture to recipes like pancakes, muffins, and breads—ideal for gluten-free creations.
Low-carb, high-fiber choice: Flaxseed flour is great for low-carb diets and helps support digestion, satiety, and healthy blood sugar levels.
Promotes heart health: Packed with omega-3 fatty acids and lignans that can help manage cholesterol and reduce inflammation.
Naturally gluten-free: A safe and nutritious baking ingredient for those with gluten sensitivities or dietary restrictions.
Great for baking: Adds structure and moisture to recipes like pancakes, muffins, and breads—ideal for gluten-free creations.
Glycemic Load [GL]
A food's glycemic load reflects its potential to raise blood sugar levels after consumption. The impact of ingesting one gram of glucose is roughly equivalent to one glycemic load unit. The glycemic load is calculated by multiplying the total carbohydrate content of a food by its glycemic index and then dividing by 100. The range of low GL values is 0–10. A GL between 11 and 19 is considered medium, while a GL over 20 is considered high.
Low
Glycemic Index [GI]
The glycemic index measures the increase in blood sugar levels brought on by consuming a particular carbohydrate within two hours of ingestion. It is displayed on a scale from 0 to 100, with 100 denoting the effect of pure glucose. High-glycemic-index foods [70+] quickly release glucose into the bloodstream, which raises blood sugar levels. Foods with a medium [56–69] and low GI [0-55] release glucose into the blood gradually.
35 | Low
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