It is hard to be healthy in the world we live in. So much of the food we come in contact is not really whole food, but rather processed garbage. Still, most of us try to do the best we can. One healthy change that you can make to your diet is to eliminate all of the white carbohydrates. Instead, why not try cooking quinoa? It tastes great which means you can eat healthy without feeling like you are sacrificing taste.
While you may think of quinoa as a grain it is really a seed. It is treated much like a grain in cooking. You can substitute quinoa for most any grain – amaranth, rice, oatmeal and couscous. It also works great as a complement to grains. You can enjoy eating quinoa at any time of day!
Quinoa has a good supply of many minerals and vitamins including iron, copper, potassium and magnesium. Many people like quinoa because it is high in protein. Even better, the protein in quinoa is unique for vegetable protein because it is considered complete. This means that when you eat quinoa, you get all eight of the amino acids that you need to be healthy. Because quinoa has lysine, an amino acid that is important for cellular function, quinoa is considered to be a great food for vegetarians to add to their diets.
But, just because it is great for vegetarians does not mean that everyone should not enjoy quinoa! Quinoa is also loaded with slow burning, low-glycemic carbohydrates. This makes it great if your are a diabetic trying to control your blood sugar or are trying to lose weight. If you are following the South Beach Diet, quinoa is a great food for you to enjoy.
If you are focusing on eating a healthy diet, try adding quinoa to your meal plans a few times a week. Why not try quinoa vegetable soup today? It is simple to prepare and one of the best foods for your health you can ever hope to find!
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