Now Natural Raw Almond Flour 284gr - Suitable for a gluten free diet

The NOW Natural Raw Almond Flour is an unbleached, gluten flour, which is an excellent, low carbohydrate substitute for other flour used for baking, either in whole or in part. This unique flour is not buttermilk, making it a good source of essential fatty acids found in raw almonds.

Almonds are rich in monounsaturated fats, the same type of healthy fats such as are found in olive oil, which reduce the risk of heart disease. Researchers found that replacement with almonds an equivalent amount of carbohydrates in a typical diet leads to a 30% risk of heart disease.

Besides their effect on the reduction of cholesterol, the ability of almonds to reduce the risk of heart disease may also be due, in part, to the antioxidant action of vitamin E found in almonds, and the influence of monounsaturated fats almonds in reducing LDL.

Still, one quarter cup of almonds contains about 99 mg of magnesium and 257 mg of potassium. Almonds appear to not only prevent the increase in blood sugar after a meal, but also provide antioxidants that remove even the smallest amounts of free radicals. With Almond Flour, you can add color, texture and flavor to grilled foods and the daily meals. The Almond flour is highly nutritious and easy to use.

For those of us watching the glycemic index, almond flour is high in protein, low in carbohydrates and sugars.

284gr.