Eat Super and Be Super with Quinoa

Super foods aren’t given the title for just any old reason; they are packed with nutrients helpful in lowering cholesterol and heart disease risk, provide excellent satiety value, taste good, and are easily incorporated into everyday meals. Quinoa (pronounced Keen-wa), known as “the mother of all grains”, is an ancient whole grain that has not gotten much attention, yet is easy to prepare and loaded with nutritious content.

Quinoa….
Helps you stay fuller for longer periods of time and also help to control cholesterol.
Provides 5 grams of fiber and 8 grams of protein in just one cup!
Contains all 8 essential amino acids, which are necessary for tissue development.
Offers a great source of iron and is packed with zinc and vitamin E, which are useful for weight management and disease prevention.
Lacks gluten, which fits perfectly into a diet for those with gluten sensitivity.
Extremely versatile and easily incorporated into many diets.
Eaten alone with just some seasonings as a side dish, added into a casserole, mixed with a variety of chopped vegetables to create a delicious salad, or even as a spiced cinnamon pudding!
Tastes slightly nutty with a delicate crunch that adds a delectable aspect to any meal!

Try the delicious recipe below to taste one of the ways in which quinoa can help to better your health!!

Quinoa Salad Recipe:
•4 cups vegetable broth
•1 ½ cups raw whole grain quinoa\
•1 cucumber, sliced
•1 red (or yellow) bell pepper, diced
•½ cups lightly steamed broccoli florets
•2 tomatoes, chopped
•¼ cup olive oil
•1/3 cup lemon juice
•2 cloves garlic, minced
•Dash pepper, and salt to taste

Preparation:
1.Cook quinoa in vegetable broth until fluffed up and germ tail is exposed, approximately 15 minutes with occasional stirring.
2.While quinoa is cooking, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper.
3.Allow quinoa to cool slightly, then toss with vegetables, lemon juice mixture, and add salt and pepper to taste.
4.ENJOY! **for more quinoa recipes check out: www.quinoa.net/181.html

About the Author, Emily Pelts…

“I'm a senior at Central Michigan University and graduating with a bachelor's
degree in Dietetics. I find it fascinating how food and our bodies work together, and truly believe that sustained health enables a more fulfilling life. I am excited to graduate and share my knowledge and passion for nutrition with others in hopes to help them maintain their own health and happiness.”