Quinoa - A Nutty Whole Grain to Try
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Your choices for whole grains don't start and stop with whole wheat and brown rice. There's a wide variety of whole grains to enjoy.
Quinoa has a nutty, delicious flavor and can be used in much the same way as rice. What's more, quinoa is jam-packed with nutrition. It's low in carbohydrates, contains healthy fats and is considered a complete protein (meaning it has all of the essential amino acids your body needs).
Enjoy quinoa as a sidedish, or incorporate it in any number of recipes just like you would with rice (just note that quinoa cooks up faster than brown rice). Try bell peppers stuffed with quinoa, try a twist on traditional rice pudding by using quinoa, enjoy it warm with fruit in lieu of oatmeal or add it to your favorite soup.
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Potassium, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, iron and zinc among the minerals, while also offering B vitamins in appreciable amounts and vitamin E with antioxidant function.
I have always read about quinoa. I am so interested to try it, problem though is where to buy it.
Pop of grains always enjoyable.