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Grains
Flour, Sifted
Sifted flour is refined flour that has been aerated and had lumps removed; in common usage it usually refers to white wheat flour. It is widely used in baking and cooking as a base ingredient.
Beneficial properties
versatile baking staple
quick source of carbohydrates
soft texture
low in fiber when refined
Nutritional highlights
Refined sifted flour primarily provides carbohydrates and small amounts of protein, with lower fiber and fewer naturally occurring vitamins and minerals than whole-grain flour unless enriched.
Conditions it helps with
Diabetes (Type 1 & Type 2)
Includes: Diabetes Type 2
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Diabetes (Type 2)
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Gluten Intolerance (Celiac)
Includes: Celiac Disease
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