Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Konjac Glucomannan Flour

 

If you have been eating gluten free for awhile now, you know that unless you are using  gluten free flour mixtures, or gluten free boxed mixes that contain flours that have "some" fiber content to them, that you are lacking in this much needed nutrient.

As Americans we are fiber deficient. Fast foods, unhealthy eating habits, even living gluten free, can all be contributors to this deficiency. Adding healthy fiber to your diet is important.

Miracle Noodle offers a Konjac Glucomannan flour that is filled with soluble fiber.  Although it's cost is a little higher than cornstarch don't let the price fool you, as a little goes a long way. You can use it as a thickener as you would corn starch, just one teaspoon acts more like 10 teaspoons of corn starch!

It can be added to make gravies, or soup, or cooking sauces, as a thickening agent without added calories, and without carbs. It just simply provides the soluble fiber which your body needs. Why would you ever use corn starch again when you can use Konjac Glucomannan flour and get added fiber without any carb addition.

When baking bread or cookies, add one teaspoon of Konjac Glucomannan flour to 2 cups of your gluten free flour mixture to get added fiber. Or dissolve in water to use as a fiber supplement.

Konjac Glucomannan flour  is pure soluble fiber. It contains no fat, no sugar, no starch, it is also gluten free and wheat free. Just dissolve a teaspoon in water for 5 grams of fiber, or use it as a thickening agent like you would use cornstarch! It is the perfect fiber addition, in a imperfect world!!

You can find this and other great gluten free, carb free products to the right of this post at Miracle Noodle. After entering their site just click on the tab Konjac Flour to the left of their site for more information, and to order.

The company is now offering free shipping on all orders. Be sure to pick up their 87 page Cookbook & Diet Plan while you are on the site. It is valued at $29.99 and is yours FREE with all purchases! Looking to loose weight??? They have the products you need...visit the site and you are well on your way to a healthier, thinner life.

As always, have a great wheat free day!
Sharon

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

XO Baking Co. Banana Bread Mix...

This weekend I made a Banana bread with X O Baking Co.'s banana bread mix. I have tried several of their mixes before and have enjoyed them all, and this mix was no exception.

The mix makes a 9x5 loaf of bread and it was delicious and moist. I chose not to add the optional nuts or chocolate chips for my husbands sake, but I am sure it would have been even more enjoyable if I had.

The mix contains coconut flour, which impresses this baker, as it adds a little dietary fiber to the bread. You will find no rice or soy in this mix, and it is all natural. The mix also contains 0g fat or cholesterol, and only 6g of sugar per serving. It  comes in a thick foil package to preserve freshness, which is also self sealing. Their mixes are certified  gluten free, and are Kosher as well.

The Banana Bread was moist and had great bendability, no crumbling here...The light taste of the bananas was the highlight of the bread, with not even a hint of the coconut flour. This is a mix well worth writing home about! It was great smothered in butter, or without. A real go to treat in this taste testers opinion. You can visit their site at XO Baking Co. for their other great gluten free mixes as well. They have added 4 new mixes to their line: Oatmeal Cookie , Vanilla Cupcakes with Frosting, Chocolate Cupcake Mix with Frosting, and Pound Cake. I can't wait to try them all! I hope you enjoy.

Have a great wheat free day today.
Sharon
 

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