The Paleo diet has tight restrictions on what is and is not allowed, people that like to cook at home are often wondering is rice flour a roll out on the Paleo diet? Rice flour is a popular cooking ingredient that seems like it would be a healthy choice. In this post we will explore everything you need to know about rice flour and eating it while on the Paleolithic diet!
Rice Flour is not allowed on on the paleo diet because it is technically a grain!
Why is Rice Flour Not Paleo?
Rice flour is not allowed on the Paleo diet because it is a grain. some people that are looking for extra calories in their diet or like the taste and consistency may make an exception. It is important to remember that rice flour by itself contains little nutrients and only a few calories so it cannot be a main portion of your diet.
Other people that are looking for wheat flour or gluten free alternative often choose rice flour. It is important to remember that it is a grain and still cause inflammation in the body and not safe on the Paleolithic diet.
Our Final Say
Rice flour may seem like it is safe to eat and cook with on the Paleo diet but it is actually a grain which is not allowed on Paleo. It is important to remember that humans living in the Paleolithic era did not have access grain mills and would not have been able to produce grains like rice flour. it might not be the worst food ever if you have no other cooking options but it still is technically outside diet regulations.
Estelle Russo
Paleo Lover
Hi there! My name is Estelle and I am a Paleo Lover! I like helping other people learn about the health benefits of the paleo diet.