Cutting white flour out of your diet completely can seem like an overwhelming task

Cutting white flour out of your diet completely can seem like an overwhelming task. White flour is an ingredient in many commonly eaten foods and is sometimes even found in breads and other products labeled as whole wheat. Having recipes on hand that do not contain white flour will help you to stay on track with this diet and avoid hunger and diet boredom, which could lead to breaking the diet

Replace white flour with a combination of whole grain flours. As a general rule, half of the white flour in any recipe can be replaced with whole wheat flour. The rest of the white flour can be replaced with almond flour, soy flour, ground old-fashioned oats or ground flax seeds. Your local health food store probably carries several white flour replacements. Experimentation is important when learning to bake without using white flour; sometimes the best recipes are discovered by accident. 

Bread

Instead of eating white bread, choose whole wheat instead. Whole wheat bread possesses the germ, the endosperm and the bran, which are all high in nutrients, according to the website Vegetarian Times. Also, whole wheat bread n high fiber, magnesium, chromium and zinc. When deciding what bread to purchase next time you're at the store, look for whole wheat on the label.

 

Fiber

Fiber is an essential part of any healthy diet. Fiber helps keep bowel movements regular and promotes colon health. Also, if you're trying to lose weight, a high-fiber diet helps you feel full and prevents overeating. Fiber can slow the speed of sugar being absorbed by your body, which helps diabetics. Whole wheat flour is a good source of fiber.

 

Food Substitutions

Instead of choosing white pasta which is made with white flour, look for whole-grain pasta. The website Bella Online recommends whole grain al dente pasta, which means it's more firm. This type of pasta absorbs slowly into the bloodstream and is higher in vitamins, minerals and fiber. Also, when making pancakes, try to use whole wheat flour instead of white flour.

Considerations

It might seem difficult at first to make drastic changes to your diet if much of the food you eat contains white flour. The website Natural Diabetes Control explains that certain terms on flour packages can be used to trip you up. For example, a package of flour that says wheat flour is likely white flour by another name. Be wary of what you're buying when you shop. Don't hesitate to look at the nutrition facts label.