Corn flour is endowed with beneficial properties. They say that it is harmless and brings only one benefit. This miracle product is useful for losing weight and healing the body. Cooked dishes will give you a feeling of fullness for a long time. But it is not recommended to base the weight loss process on it alone. What is corn flour, what are the benefits and harms for weight loss, we will consider further.
Chemical composition
Corn flour is ground whole corn kernels with germ and shell. It has a white or yellow color and comes in fine, medium and coarse grinds. Coarsely ground dark-colored durum corn flour is considered healthier. Corn flakes, which are in great demand, are made from it. Fine grinding is suitable for sweet sticks. For porridges, polished cereals are suitable, which are boiled in water or milk.
Corn flour is considered a healthy carbohydrate. It contains essential vitamin components, organic compounds and minerals. High-calorie, 100 grams contains 331 kcal. In the balance of BJU, 56% is occupied by carbohydrates; 22% – dietary fiber; 9% – proteins; 2% – fats. The composition contains vital microelements, vitamins “B”, “K”, “E”, “PP”, ascorbic acid “C”, iron, zinc, selenium. The ground grain contains fat-soluble vitamins A, beta-carotene, and alpha-carotene. In order not to oversaturate the body with carbohydrates, nutritionists recommend taking 100 g of the product per day.
What types of corn flour are there?
It’s only at first glance that corn flour is all the same. But no, not everyone is suitable for a healthy diet.
According to the type of grinding, corn flour is:
Coarse grinding (peeled) - produced using stone millstones. Usually the manufacturer indicates this on the packaging. This type of flour is a dietary product and is used in the preparation of hominy.
Medium grind – mainly used for baking bread, which is what I recommend buying for pp recipes.
Fine grinding - obtained using modern grinding technology with metal millstones. This flour does not contain bran. It is used in the preparation of puffed puddings and confectionery products. This is approximately the same as premium flour.
Based on the color of the grains from which it is made, flour is yellow in 99% of cases, but there are other options:
- Blue – has a lilac or purple hue; it is the sweetest of all types of flour.
- Red - most often finely ground, has a pronounced taste. Polenta is usually made from this flour.
- White - usually produced in North America and Africa.
What are the benefits of corn flour?
High-calorie corn flour is classified as a cereal crop and is considered healthier than wheat flour:
- It is easily digestible, helps the gastrointestinal tract function without causing fermentation.
- Helps strengthen blood vessels, making them more elastic. Iron affects the renewal of blood cells.
- The fluoride contained is needed for the skeletal system.
- Magnesium trace elements affect memory.
- Vitamins are involved in cell rejuvenation.
- Muscle tone is maintained with the help of protein.
- The potassium content contributes to normal heart function.
- In older people, consuming the product slows down the development of senile dementia.
- Children who love corn have strong and healthy teeth.
- As a hypoallergenic complementary food, it is introduced into the diet of a newborn from six months of age. Corn tortillas reduce toxicosis in pregnant women, and increase the flow of breast milk in nursing women.
Is corn flour made from natural corn kernels healthy? The answer is "Yes". A natural, high-quality product supports the normal state of the body. The ancient Indians were the first to appreciate it. They needed healthy food for strength and increased endurance. The South American population considers it a national product. The Slavic peoples did not immediately take corn dishes seriously.
Along with the positive aspects, there are also contraindications:
- For patients with poor blood clotting, such a product will be dangerous.
- Individual intolerance to the product, allergic reaction.
- Exacerbation of inflammatory processes in the gastrointestinal tract.
- Liver problems, cholelithiasis.
What else is this flour useful for?
What are the benefits of this product? Flour from corn grains has a positive effect on the entire body, saturates it with macro- and microelements, improves the functioning of internal organs:
- Strengthens the walls of blood vessels, thereby reducing the risk of strokes and heart attacks.
- Removes excess cholesterol, preventing the appearance of cholesterol plaques.
- It contains calcium, which strengthens teeth and bones.
- The vitamins contained in the product promote rapid cell regeneration, which improves the quality of facial skin - a plus for women who want to always remain beautiful.
- By strengthening the immune system, this product prevents respiratory diseases.
Corn flour for weight loss
The aromatic, healthy product is classified as a dietary supplement:
- the grain product contains anthocyanins, which have properties to destroy fatty deposits;
- with its help, the metabolism in the body is stabilized, the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract is normalized;
- gives a feeling of quick satiety due to the fiber content;
- when digested in the large intestine, carbohydrates do not turn into fat;
- the composition contains a lot of starch.
There is no standard that regulates the consumption of dishes made from corn. Despite its high calorie content, it is easily digestible and affects blood cholesterol levels.
Composition and quality
I present to you the composition and calorie content of corn flour.
Dietary corn flour is rich in vitamins H, E, PP, A, C, D, B9 and salts K, Na, Mg.
Today there is GOST 14176-69 Corn flour. Technical conditions. It has been in effect since 1970 (reissued with changes in 2006).
The glycemic index of corn grits is 70.
The glycemic index is a measure of the effect of food on blood glucose levels after consumption.
The glycemic index of regular glucose is 100.
Which is better - corn or wheat flour?
When losing weight, preference is given to a product made from ground corn grains considering it:
- Compared to white wheat, it is low in calories.
- Having a positive effect on the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.
- By regulating metabolism, it helps remove waste and toxins.
- The high content of nutrients improves the condition of the body.
However, when using corn flour for a diet, it must be selected correctly, taking into account the composition, quality, grinding, and storage conditions.
Corn
It is corn flour that can become a complete replacement for wheat or rye. You can use it to make flatbreads, bread, pancakes, cookies and hominy - a traditional dish of Moldavian and Western Ukrainian cuisine, steeply brewed corn porridge based on cereal or flour.
Alena Stepanova
nutritionist
Corn flour has a fairly pleasant smell, a little sweet, and has a crumbly structure. For example, it is very difficult to cook pancakes, as they will fall apart, but it is great for flatbreads, muffins and casseroles.
Flour contains a lot of fiber, vitamins A, E, B, minerals - calcium, potassium and phosphorus - and no gluten. It helps normalize the nervous system, stabilize the functioning of the heart and blood vessels, and improves digestion. Contraindications may include acute phases of gastrointestinal diseases and problems with blood clotting.
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Corn flour: benefits and harms when losing weight
Baking with white flour leads to extra pounds. It contains minimal amounts of nutrients. Therefore, various types of cereal flours have appeared in health food stores. One of them includes corn. It contains starch, which is completely absorbed without storing fat, and the fiber it contains cleanses the intestines. Without health problems, you can consume it constantly without harm to your figure.
Baked goods (which you can’t do without) are less harmful. The sweetish taste limits the addition of sugar to the dough. It is possible to arrange fasting days on flour porridge. Using corn as a basis, they create mono-diets. When losing weight, corn flour, as a natural product, is not harmful.
Calorie content and BZHU
Corn flour, the benefits and harms of which for weight loss have aroused interest among people watching their figure, is indeed a product included in the list of dietary products. Doctors agree that it is extremely beneficial for the body and figure, in particular.
If we talk about the indicators of BZHU (proteins, fats and carbohydrates) of this product, then per 100 grams of corn flour there are:
Component name | Its content per 100 g of corn flour, g |
Squirrels | 7 |
Fats | 1,5 |
Carbohydrates | 72,2 |
Alimentary fiber | 4,5 |
The calorie content of this product is 332 kcal.
However, it is worth considering that these indicators, as well as the composition, may differ depending on exactly how the grain was processed, as well as its variety. Based on this, the calorie content of the product can be up to 442 kcal. It is noteworthy that in order to burn 300 calories, a person needs to dance for about 1 hour.
If we talk about useful components, then corn flour contains fiber, phosphorus, manganese, vitamins B1, B2 and B6. This product also contains small amounts of copper, potassium and iron. If corn flour has not been subjected to deep processing, then it contains antioxidants needed by the body (mainly the polyphenol group).
Selenium, which is included in the product, also falls into this category. Thanks to this useful component, glutathione is synthesized (a very important complex molecule that is necessary to protect the cells of the human body from damage).
Since corn flour does not contain gluten, this product is widely used not only in diets . In addition, it is recommended for those who suffer from gluten hypersensitivity or protein intolerance.
Experts are convinced that gluten can provoke low-grade inflammatory processes in the body. In their opinion, eating baked goods with gluten can be one of the factors in a person being diagnosed with diabetes, cancer, arthritis or atherosclerosis.
Therefore, corn flour remains a product that is actively used by adherents of healthy nutrition (hereinafter referred to as PP) /
Corn flour for weight loss: advice from nutritionists
To lose weight, nutritionists recommend preparing dietary dishes by adding corn flour. It is better to consume cooked food in the first half of the day. Drinking regime plays an important role. Porridge made from ground corn, swelling in the stomach for a long time, causes a feeling of fullness. The feeling of hunger after breakfast occurs several hours later. It is included in the diet for fighters who have high physical activity.
When creating a menu using a product, it is necessary to calculate the number of calories per serving. Flour and cereals are 90% digestible. Heat treatment increases this figure by 4%. To obtain the effect, it is recommended to combine it with other processed grain products.
Rice flour
Rice flour is the leader in popularity among all types of cereal flour. It has high biological value and is rich in starch. Rice flour contains all the most important vitamins and microelements, so it must be included in the diet of both children and adults.
Glycemic index
Name | Squirrels | Fats | Carbohydrates | Calories | Glycemic index (GI) |
Rice flour | 6 | 1,5 | 76 | 341,5 | 95 |
Advantages and disadvantages
The absence of gluten and rich vitamin and mineral composition have contributed to the use of rice flour as a permanent component of dishes for children's and dietary nutrition. Rice flour is recommended for allergy sufferers because it contains absolutely no gluten. In therapeutic nutrition, it is especially effective for diseases of the heart and blood vessels. Rice flour also helps in cleansing the body and improving digestion, and its only harm is that constipation may occur if consumed in excess.
Where is it used?
The key area in which rice flour is actively used is the production of baby food. Products made from rice flour are recommended by pediatricians for use as baby food. In cooking, it is used to prepare rice noodles, funchose, confectionery, baked goods, and used as a breading for fish and meat.
Recipe with rice flour
Rice flour muffins
A tasty and appetizing dish, and also very easy to prepare. At the same time, it is useful, and if you replace butter in the composition with coconut oil, it will become dietary.
Ingredients:
- almond flour - 100 g;
- rice flour - 200 gr;
- starch (potato, corn) - 100g;
- sugar - 1/2 cup;
- salt - 1/2 tsp;
- butter - 100 g;
- milk - 100 ml;
- berries - 200 gr;
- cinnamon - 2 tsp.
Recipe:
- mix all the dry ingredients, then add butter and milk to them;
- knead the dough, it should turn out crumbly;
- distribute the mixture among the molds, adding a few fresh berries to each;
- bake at 180-200 degrees for 25 minutes.
What dietary food can be prepared from corn flour?
All peoples of the world prepare food from corn. In Moldova they prefer mamalyga (steeply brewed porridge), in Italy polenta is held in high esteem. In Russia, flat cakes are made from it - a dietary product that replaces bread. For the dough, use medium or fine flour. Pancakes and pancakes with a rich taste that you can prepare for breakfast without worrying about your figure. Corn dough is used for baking meat, vegetables and fish.
In cooking it is considered a universal additive that easily replaces white flour. At the same time, the baked goods do not suffer in quality and nutritional value; they turn out to be tender in taste and crumbly.
A dietary dish made from corn flour for weight loss includes porridge. Prepare it with water or milk:
- in 100 g it contains 86 kcal;
- balanced beneficial elements have a beneficial effect on the body;
- During heat treatment, a minimal amount of useful substances is lost;
- It is recommended to eat corn porridge up to three times a week;
- crumbly porridge is obtained from large grains; for thick and viscous grains, fine grains are used; homogeneous ones are cooked from flour or flakes.
Add up to five parts of water to one part of the cereal, bringing it to the desired consistency. Cook for 40 minutes, first over high and then over moderate heat. By adding vegetables, fruits or berries to it, it is possible to double the benefits received.
Lemon muffins with candied fruits
Lemon and candied fruits are healthy in themselves. But if you add a little cornmeal and a few extra ingredients, you'll have the perfect treat.
Composition of ingredients
To make 6 muffins you will need:
- 100 g corn flour;
- 2 chicken eggs;
- 2 tsp. olive oil;
- 30 g candied fruits;
- 100 g soft low-fat cottage cheese (can be replaced with yogurt or sour cream);
- 2 tbsp. l. milk (fat content not higher than 0.5%);
- Art. l. freshly squeezed lemon juice and the same amount of orange zest;
- stevia to taste and tsp. baking powder.
Step-by-step cooking process
The preparation of the muffins is as follows:
- The first step is to separate the whites from the yolks.
- After this, you need to mix the yolks with olive oil, add stevia and beat everything with a mixer.
- The next step is to add soft cottage cheese, zest, baking powder and corn flour to the mixture. After this, the composition must be mixed again and milk added to it.
- Next, you need to beat the whites in a separate bowl and add them to the general mixture.
- After this, you need to re-mix all the components until a homogeneous mass is obtained and add candied fruits to the dough. If they are very large, it is recommended to cut them into smaller pieces.
- At the final stage, you need to mix everything again and pour the dough into molds. It is better to fill it 1/3 full, as the dough will rise greatly during heat treatment.
- Cook in the oven for 20 minutes at 180 degrees.
This is optimal dietary nutrition that does not require you to seriously limit yourself in food.
However, do not overuse cornmeal. Nutritionists advise preparing such dishes no more than once a week. It is advisable to prepare desserts and other dishes with corn flour for breakfast. There are some more useful facts:
- Corn flour is absorbed by the human body by 90%. If the product is subjected to prolonged heat treatment (this includes cooking in an oven) or is prepared in the form of porridge, then this figure increases by another 4%. Thus, this type of flour is perfectly digestible.
- The greatest effect can be achieved if you cook dishes with corn flour and other products that belong to the category of grains.
- Corn flour must be stored in a very dry place. The packaging must be tightly closed.
- If you use flour that has expired for cooking, it will not bring any benefit. On the contrary, such a product is extremely harmful, so you should always check the information on the packaging.
Speaking about the benefits and harms of corn flour for weight loss, it is worth noting that it is stored for a very short period of time.
The thing is that ground grain reacts with oxygen quite quickly. An oxidative process occurs. Because of this, ready-made dishes may acquire a bitter aftertaste. Therefore, you need to use corn flour quickly. Based on this, there is no point in buying large-smelling flour.
If you want to buy a lot of product at once, then it is better to buy freshly ground flour and grind it yourself as needed (a regular coffee grinder is also suitable for this). Or you can purchase heat-treated grain. It is stored for a long time, but questions remain regarding the benefits of such a product.
Dietary recipe for bread with cornmeal
Homemade bread made from wheat flour is considered a high-calorie product. When losing weight, this is an unacceptable pleasure. By replacing white wheat flour with corn flour, you can bake delicious bread. You rarely see cornbread on store shelves. It tastes sweetish, has a bright yellow color and the smell of corn. Low-calorie baked goods containing useful elements have a positive effect on digestion and regulate metabolism.
For yeast-free dough, take 2 tbsp. flour (one - corn, 1 - whole grain) and sift into a container. Add a teaspoon of soda, 10 grams of baking powder, and a pinch of salt. In another container, beat one chicken egg and 350 ml of kefir, two tablespoons of olive oil. Mix with dry ingredients and place in the oven at 180 degrees for thirty minutes.
Corn flour bread is not recommended for people suffering from underweight; it is contraindicated for gastritis, cholecystitis, and intestinal ulcers.
Diet cupcake with mint and chocolate
Corn flour, the benefits and harms of which for weight loss are obvious, is ideal for a wide variety of baked goods. For example, you can use it to make light summer muffins.
Composition of ingredients
For the dish you need to prepare:
- 20 g of fresh mint (can be collected at your dacha or bought in a store);
- Art. low-fat kefir;
- tsp baking powder;
- 70 g rice and 50 g corn flour;
- 2 chicken eggs;
- stevia;
- 15 g of natural dark chocolate (cocoa must be at least 70%);
- 100 g soft low-fat cottage cheese;
- 5 g cocoa powder;
- 10 ml milk (fat content no more than 0.5%).
Step-by-step cooking process
Everyone can handle this recipe.
For this:
- First you need to rinse the mint leaves well in warm water, dry them and pour kefir over them. After this, the mixture is whipped in a blender.
- Next, you need to add beaten eggs, flour (both types) and stevia to the mixture. Mix everything thoroughly.
- All that remains is to pour the mixture into the mold and send it to the oven, which was preheated to 170 °C and cook for 45 minutes.
While the cupcakes themselves are being prepared, you can mix the ingredients for the cream. To do this, you need to melt the chocolate (it is best to use a simple water bath) and add milk to it. After this, all that remains is to add cottage cheese, cocoa powder and stevia.
How to serve a dish
The finished cupcakes should be coated with cream and left in the refrigerator for several hours. After the cream has hardened, you can serve them.
Recipe for diet cornmeal cookies
To prepare the dough you will need 300 grams of corn and whole grain flour. 3 tbsp. l. sesame seeds and cinnamon (to taste) are mixed with a small amount of water. Add flour, a packet of dry yeast, and salt. Mix together with flour until smooth. Add two beaten eggs and 100 g of olive oil. Thinly rolled dough is cut into a glass. Place cookies on a baking sheet with parchment paper and bake for twenty-five minutes in an oven preheated to 180 degrees.
According to nutritionists, it is recommended to add a product made from corn grains to the menu for those who are over thirty years old. Having crossed this age, many people have the problem of excess weight. Corn is considered an effective and safe way to lose extra pounds. When starting a corn diet, it would not hurt to initially consult a doctor who will help you evaluate the benefits and harms of the cereal you are taking. The product is not very popular in Russia, despite the fact that valuable components can have a positive effect on the body.
IMPORTANT! Informational article! Before use, you should consult a specialist.
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Corn flour, the benefits and harms of which for weight loss are often discussed by nutritionists, is often used to prepare delicious and light breakfasts, as well as desserts. For example, you can prepare delicious diet cheesecakes.
Composition of ingredients
For cheesecakes you will need:
- 300 g cottage cheese (fat content no more than 5%);
- one egg;
- 3 tbsp. l. corn flour;
- Art. l. natural honey;
- tsp lemon zest.
To choose natural and high-quality cottage cheese without preservatives and chemical additives, you need to study the composition of the product. There shouldn't be anything superfluous in it. The natural product contains milk, calcium chloride, rennet and starter culture.
Step-by-step cooking process
To prepare cheesecakes you need:
- First of all, you need to mix the cottage cheese and honey well.
- Then you need to add lemon zest and mix everything again.
- After this, you need to add flour and mix the mass again.
- All that remains is to make the cheesecakes. Each of them needs to be additionally rolled in flour.
- You need to fry the cheesecakes (preferably in a non-stick frying pan) for 3 minutes. from each side. No frying oil is used.
How to serve a dish
Cheese pancakes should be served hot.
You can decorate them with berries and add a small amount of honey.
How to use
You can buy corn flour in the store ready-made or grind the grain yourself. True, during such processing some of the beneficial substances will be lost. If you have a question about what to cook, there are many options. The simplest one is to make porridge, which is perfect for breakfast on fasting days. It is recommended to cook it in water without adding salt or sugar.
To create more appetizing dishes, you can use one of the following recipes to create unusual flatbreads.
- To 1.5 cups of corn flour you should add a small spoon of baking powder, a little salt and a glass of kefir. You need to stir constantly to avoid lumps. When the mass becomes a homogeneous consistency, add the zest of one lemon. Next, you need to form the cakes into the desired shape and fry them on both sides in a frying pan in vegetable oil so that a golden brown crust appears.
- Tortillas. This is a Mexican dish, very thin tortillas or pancakes. To get them, you need to mix 3 cups of flour with salt and baking powder (a small spoon each), a tablespoon of vegetable oil and gradually pour in a glass of hot water. It is advisable to knead the dough by hand. When it becomes homogeneous, form a ball out of it and leave it for 10 minutes in a container covered with a towel. After this, it needs to be cut into several parts and rolled out very thin. Fry the resulting flat cakes in a frying pan without adding oil.
You can find other recipes for preparing dishes using corn flour. These are various cakes and other baked goods, hominy, bread, pancakes and pancakes, even chips. Many of them are dietary and great for weight loss.
In addition, traditional medicine recommends using the product to alleviate the condition of certain diseases.
- To normalize high blood pressure, a tablespoon of the substance must be dissolved in a glass of warm water. You need to drink the product in the morning, in small sips.
- For inflammation of the bladder, dissolve 50 g of flour in a glass of water and simmer the product over low heat for about half an hour. Take a tablespoon before each meal.
- The following remedy will help get rid of kidney stones. Pour 2 small spoons of the product into hot water and drink three times throughout the day.
Corn flour has an unusual taste. Therefore, dishes with it may not seem very pleasant at first. But if you use them regularly, you will soon be able to appreciate them fully, especially if you do not forget about their beneficial qualities. In addition, the product helps to achieve a slim figure.
What are the risks of a gluten-free diet?
Gluten is naturally found in many nutritious foods, including whole grains such as wheat, barley and rye.
However, some processed gluten-free foods are NOT fortified with vitamins and minerals. Thus, following a monotonous gluten-free diet may increase the risk of developing folate, riboflavin, niacin, and iron deficiencies.
Therefore, to reduce the risk of side effects, it is important to make sure that a healthy gluten-free diet provides you with all the important nutrients from other sources. So:
So:
There are many products available to provide a balanced diet for people forced to avoid gluten. Many natural foods do not contain this protein:
- fruits and vegetables;
- legumes;
- some whole grains;
- dairy products and oils;
- fresh meat, fish and poultry.
Wheat, rye and barley are the main foods to avoid as part of a gluten-free diet. Gluten is also commonly added to canned and packaged foods.
Additionally, some grains, such as oats, can be cross-contaminated with gluten during processing.
For patients who do not have gluten intolerance or have not been diagnosed with celiac disease, switching to a gluten-free diet may pose a risk of essential amino acid and mineral deficiencies.
To avoid these problems, you can work with your doctor to create a gluten-free diet that is high in fresh, whole, gluten-free foods and minimal in processed foods.
How is corn better than wheat?
Wheat flour is most often used in cooking. However, its corn variety has more beneficial properties:
- It can be consumed by those who are on a diet. It improves the microflora of the stomach and intestines, and also slows down the fermentation process of carbohydrates.
- It is allowed to be eaten by people with gluten intolerance.
- The feeling of fullness after eating it lasts much longer.
- Due to its rich chemical composition, it is recommended for use by athletes and people undergoing severe physical activity.
Corn flour, starch and grits (polenta)
When it comes to finely ground corn, there are a few types to be aware of—they're important because you can end up with a disastrous result in your dish if you use the wrong product.
Corn grits: These are the coarsely ground corn product used by most people in their cornbread. The kibble is made from the whole grain, including the bran, germ and endosperm, so you can retain more nutrients than, for example, using cornstarch. Some people also use the word "polenta" to refer to corn grits, although polenta is actually a dish using medium-milk cornmeal rather than a separate ingredient.
Cornstarch: is a gluten-free, processed product in which the endosperm is separated from the germ and bran and then ground into a white powder. Many people use cornstarch to thicken sauces. It does not contain, but is also essentially devoid of, nutrients.
Cornmeal: is a finely ground version of corn grits, meaning it contains all the grain. You can also use it to thicken liquids, but most uses involve baking (tortillas or bread products). Corn flour can be used in combination with other types. It is usually available in white and yellow corn varieties.
How to make cornmeal at home
There is no need to buy cornmeal from the store because if you know certain rules and have the right equipment, you can make it at home. There is no need to have a millstone because you can use a powerful grinder that has different modes to thoroughly grind the product.
The recipe itself is simple:
- Only selected beans that are not damaged should be sorted.
- The beans are then lightly dried to keep your body in good condition, providing them with many nutrients.
- Next, you need to grind the corn grains in a coffee grinder. This must be done for at least 3 minutes.
- Sift the resulting mass through a fine strainer.
- If large pieces remain, they should be ground again.
How to take fiber correctly for weight loss?
It is sold in powder form, which must be diluted in liquid in the proportion of 1–2 tablespoons per 1 glass. The easiest option is to use water, but if you want to treat yourself to something tasty, you should make a smoothie. The basis for it can be strawberries, bananas, peaches, apricots, plums. As a supplement, take raspberries, currants, blueberries, apple and grape juices.
Fiber for weight loss also goes well with kefir or natural yogurt. Using them you can prepare delicious and healthy cocktails:
- Spicy green
. Chop a few sprigs of herbs, 1/2 a stalk of celery, one cucumber. Add salt and black pepper to taste. Mix with 200 g of dairy product and 1-2 tablespoons of fiber. - With dried fruits
. Steam and chop five pieces of prunes and dried apricots. Add a pinch of cinnamon. Combine with 200 g of dairy product and a couple of tablespoons of fiber.
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What can you substitute in baking?
Before changing ingredients, you should analyze the form in which flour is required. If the baking instructions indicate corn flour in its pure form, then replacing it will be extremely problematic, since the taste, smell and structure of the finished dish will change. Therefore, it is better to abandon the idea and choose another recipe.
When corn flour is only one of the components, it can be replaced with a product of similar composition, that is, gluten-free flour. Rye or buckwheat flour is suitable as a substitute.
If a recipe requires only a small amount of flour, it can be replaced with cornstarch.