we should ALL be eating this!!
I have to say that I've tried this already and I'm not a big fan 
But, maybe I need to try to prepared different ways to see if I can find a way that I like. My husband eats it b/c he's a bodybuilder and this is something that they all eat, but he has unlimited room in his tummy, LOL! I don't want to waste my small amount of room on something I don't enjoy eating.
But, maybe I need to try to prepared different ways to see if I can find a way that I like. My husband eats it b/c he's a bodybuilder and this is something that they all eat, but he has unlimited room in his tummy, LOL! I don't want to waste my small amount of room on something I don't enjoy eating. ~*~Tracy B~*~
328/160 *** 5'9"
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My take on food is that there isn't really a "bad" food so Quinoa can be part of a balanced diet just like Oats, Barley, Rice, etc
Quinoa is right around 200 calories per cup cooked pretty much like the other grains. The nutrition profile is different (more protein, etc.) but it is not a "magic bullet" in the sense that you could eat more than any other type of grain.
If your inner food addict wants eat a lot of rice with your stir fry, changing to quinoa will not satisfy that desire.
Quinoa is right around 200 calories per cup cooked pretty much like the other grains. The nutrition profile is different (more protein, etc.) but it is not a "magic bullet" in the sense that you could eat more than any other type of grain.
If your inner food addict wants eat a lot of rice with your stir fry, changing to quinoa will not satisfy that desire.
I was really impressed when I read this article so went and put it into dailyplate.com
However, here are the stats, which I was disappointed with, as I was hoping for a higher protein count. 4.5 grams of protein for 23.4 grams of carb is quite low protein in my opinion.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1/2 cup cooked
However, here are the stats, which I was disappointed with, as I was hoping for a higher protein count. 4.5 grams of protein for 23.4 grams of carb is quite low protein in my opinion.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1/2 cup cooked
| Amount per Serving | |||
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| % Daily Value * | |||
| Total Fat 2g | 3% | ||
| Saturated Fat 0g | 0% | ||
| Trans Fat 0g | |||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | ||
| Sodium 10mg | 0% | ||
| Potassium 121mg | 3% | ||
| Total Carbohydrate 23.4g | 8% | ||
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 8% | ||
| Protein 4.5g | 9% | ||
Quinoa tastes like brown rice. It can be used in place of rice and also acts like Couscous and can be used in a Pilaf as well. I've also made porridge with it as a breakfast meal and that is tasty too.
It is a real food. It doesn't have a lot of protein when taken in isolation BUT it has MORE protein than dietarily similar foods: rice, barley, etc. which is why it is on the radar screen. It also has a lower glycemic index than foods in the same category.
It also happens to be a complete protein which is not true of similar grains. If you're eating eggs and cheese you are getting a complete protein; but, this little benefit is important to vegetarians.
It is a real food. It doesn't have a lot of protein when taken in isolation BUT it has MORE protein than dietarily similar foods: rice, barley, etc. which is why it is on the radar screen. It also has a lower glycemic index than foods in the same category.
It also happens to be a complete protein which is not true of similar grains. If you're eating eggs and cheese you are getting a complete protein; but, this little benefit is important to vegetarians.
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