Super Foods: Why Quinoa Should Be In Your Pantry
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Willene
This tip is courtesy of Dr. Weil on Healthy Aging
If you've been hearing more about quinoa lately, it's not a surprise. Considered a "super food," quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) is a relative of beets, spinach and Swiss chard, but its seeds resemble couscous and are prepared and eaten in much the same way. Available in light brown, red and even black varieties, quinoa is light yet filling and has a mellow flavor.
Quinoa is:
Quinoa is:
- High in magnesium - magnesium helps relax blood vessels, which may result in fewer headaches for migraine sufferers and decreased risk of hypertension and stroke.
- A good source of manganese, iron, copper, phosphorous, vitamin B2 and other essential minerals.
- The richest source of protein of any grain. It is especially high in lysine, an amino acid that is typically low in other grains. Quinoa's protein is complete, containing all nine essential amino acids - a rarity in the plant kingdom.
- Gluten-free and easy to digest.
Once available only in natural foods stores, quinoa is becoming more mainstream by the day and is easily found in major grocery stores as well.
Read more about quinoa and other whole grains, and try these recipes:
Read more about quinoa and other whole grains, and try these recipes:
I have been adding quinoa to my diet as much as possible. Super food=eat often. I like to mix it with brown rice and use in place of pasta when possible.
I haven't tried these recipes but they look inviting. I have never cooked a beet? Have you?
Looking forward to trying the apricots and red quinoa. YUM!
Let me know what you think of these recipes.
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- Willene
- I have a passion for health and the prevention of disease.Even though my profession was in the health care field as a RN, my awareness of the role we can play in our own health began over 30 years ago when my husband became chronically ill. I started by checking out the foods we were eating. I learned that many foods contained unhealthy preservatives. Much to my kids objection, I limited the amount of sugar in the foods I bought. Over the years, my food purchases changed as more options were offered. Today we can actually purchase healthy foods that also taste good. About 9 years ago I became aware of the harmful and caustic chemicals in the personal care and home care products I was using. I thought the products on the grocery store shelves were safe to use. I learn how untrue that is and found an online wellness store to shop at. I now have peace of mind knowing that my personal care and household products are not putting me at risk for disease.
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