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I find myself in a blessed place...a happy place. I, by no means, have arrived. I am enjoying the journey. This blog is a culmination of what I have learned and am learning still.
I am a gratefully spoiled wife and a joyful homeschooling Mom of two wonderful boys. I tutor during the school term as I work a part time job and work on my associates degree in nutrition. I make time to regularly exercise and savor healthy, mostly whole, traditional foods. I've discovered so much by observing, reading, and studying.
Life has not always been pleasant. I have had struggles same as most everyone else. At times I felt so broken. Faith, family, and friends helped me overcome with joy. So, here I am: grateful, joyful, blessed!
This blog journals my continued journey: physical, scholastic, homeschooling, personal growth, etc... Maybe my journey will encourage you in yours.
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Cassava Flour Tortillas
I became interested in cassava flour when looking for baking flours that would be healthier. What caught my attention is that cassava is a resistant starch. Resistant starch does some wonderful things.
- "it helps with insulin sensitivity (link is external).
- Improves digestion.
- It helps to keep low insulin and glucose levels (link is external) after meals.
- It stimulates bacteria to produce butyrate (link is external). Other prebiotic fibers can also stimulate butyrate producing bacteria, but they are not as efficient.
- Since it stimulates butyrate production, it is a great help for
people suffering of IBS, and ulcerative colitis. It also helps with
constipation.
- The same butyrate is involved in apoptosis (link is external), hence it reduces the chances of colon cancer (link is external).
- Because it stimulates gut bacteria, it boosts immunity.
- It helps with weight control by providing a better satiety. The
mechanisms are complex, but the effect seems to be as a result of gut
hormone stimulating.
- It lowers cholesterol and blood fat. Short chain fatty acids, such
as propionate, butyrate, and acetate, can decrease the production of new
fat cells.
- Resistant starch also helps with liver (link is external) health.
- Reduces inflammation, so it can help with eczema, arthritis, and any autoimmune diseases.
- There is some evidence that RS can help SIBO sufferers. This is
explained by the ability of RS to trick bacteria in the small intestine
to adhere to it. Once trapped into the starch, bacteria are evacuated
from the small intestine." (as stated on this site: http://www.fermented-foods.com/resistant-starch-surprising-prebiotic)
I like this kind of health food! So, I found a recipe for cassava flour tortillas on
Traditional Cooking School's site. I used coconut oil because I didn't have olive oil. I used a couple of gallon size freezer bags to roll the tortillas between. The tortillas turned out delicious and pliable. I reheated a couple and they had a crispy texture like corn tortillas. I'll definitely enjoy making these again!
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