Showing posts with label Gluten Free. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Gluten Free. Show all posts

Friday, October 15, 2010

Quinoa: The New Superfood?


Quinoa is healthy and delicious. Up until now, I’ve only enjoyed it as a side dish at fancy restaurants, usually paired with duck, lamb, or veal.
But it turns out that quinoa may actually be the next “superfood.” It may also be quite effective for losing weight (more details below).
But first, here’s a quick video on how to prepare quinoa at home:




Now, if you’re looking to lose weight, and you’ve struggled with other diets, then quinoa may be especially appealing to you.
First of all, it’s 100% gluten-free. If you are allergic to wheat or if you’ve been diagnosed gluten-intolerant, then quinoa is an ideal substitute.
Secondly, this South American grain is high in protein, essential amino acids, and iron. In fact, it contains 14 grams of protein for every 100-gram serving.