Guest guest Posted December 4, 2004 Report Share Posted December 4, 2004 Hi, I was wondering why pecan flour would be better for ASD kids than almond flour? What about walnut, hazelnut flours, etc.? What are the advantages and disadvantages of the different types? Thanks! -- SCD 11/29/04, breastfeeding Owen, 11 months, eczema/allergies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2004 Report Share Posted December 5, 2004 Jody, What's your source for pecan flour? Do you buy the nuts and grind your own or purchase it already ground? Any rules? I know that the almonds need to be blanched - almond flour I got from Trader Joe's at the beginning (thinking it was a good deal) had the peel in there and was way too fibrous for my kid. But I'm concerned about the same thing with pecans. Help... Thanks! mom to ASD daughter, almost 4, SCD 5 wks > > , > > Almonds are high in phenols, which can be a problem for some > ASD kids. > > The advantage of pecans to something like hazelnuts and > macadamias, in my opinion is cost. > > For our family, I just experimented and made our decisions > based on what we liked best. I really prefer the taste of several > nuts mixed together rather than all of one nut in a recipe. That is > just ME! > > > Jody > mom to -5 and -8 > SCD 22 months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2004 Report Share Posted December 5, 2004 Jody, What's your source for pecan flour? Do you buy the nuts and grind your own or purchase it already ground? Any rules? I know that the almonds need to be blanched - almond flour I got from Trader Joe's at the beginning (thinking it was a good deal) had the peel in there and was way too fibrous for my kid. But I'm concerned about the same thing with pecans. Help... Thanks! mom to ASD daughter, almost 4, SCD 5 wks > > , > > Almonds are high in phenols, which can be a problem for some > ASD kids. > > The advantage of pecans to something like hazelnuts and > macadamias, in my opinion is cost. > > For our family, I just experimented and made our decisions > based on what we liked best. I really prefer the taste of several > nuts mixed together rather than all of one nut in a recipe. That is > just ME! > > > Jody > mom to -5 and -8 > SCD 22 months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2004 Report Share Posted December 5, 2004 Hi , Pecan flour is better for some of the kids who don't tolerate almonds because of phenols. Those who are sensitive to the skins on nuts will find blanched almonds the easiest to digest. > I was wondering why pecan flour would be better for ASD kids than almond > flour? What about walnut, hazelnut flours, etc.? What are the > advantages and disadvantages of the different types? Nuts in order of easiest to digest/less complex go in order of 1. pecans or almonds 2. walnuts, hazelnuts, macademia etc. 3. cashews (have more complex carbs than the rest) The form that is tolerated first by many (on this list) are 1. nut butters 2. nut flour 3. nut pieces 4. whole nuts blanched (as applicable) 5. whole nuts with skins (unblanched) This is specific to the person. Some kids have sensitivities, allergies, phenol reactions etc. are able to tolerate more complex forms sooner (like nut pieces) etc. HTH, Sheila 46 mos SCD, 20 yrs UC mom of SCD 31 mos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2004 Report Share Posted December 5, 2004 Hi , Pecan flour is better for some of the kids who don't tolerate almonds because of phenols. Those who are sensitive to the skins on nuts will find blanched almonds the easiest to digest. > I was wondering why pecan flour would be better for ASD kids than almond > flour? What about walnut, hazelnut flours, etc.? What are the > advantages and disadvantages of the different types? Nuts in order of easiest to digest/less complex go in order of 1. pecans or almonds 2. walnuts, hazelnuts, macademia etc. 3. cashews (have more complex carbs than the rest) The form that is tolerated first by many (on this list) are 1. nut butters 2. nut flour 3. nut pieces 4. whole nuts blanched (as applicable) 5. whole nuts with skins (unblanched) This is specific to the person. Some kids have sensitivities, allergies, phenol reactions etc. are able to tolerate more complex forms sooner (like nut pieces) etc. HTH, Sheila 46 mos SCD, 20 yrs UC mom of SCD 31 mos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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