QUINOA
WHAT IS QUINOA?
While quinoa is usually considered to be a whole grain, it is actually a seed, but can be prepared like whole grains such as rice or barley. Try a quinoa salad recipe, or serve a vegetable stir-fry over cooked quinoa instead of rice.
WHY QUINOA IS HEALTHY?
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It takes less time to cook than other whole grains - just 10 to 15 minutes.
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Quinoa tastes great on its own, unlike other grains such as millet or teff. Add a bit of olive oil, sea salt and lemon juice and - yum!
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Of all the whole grains, quinoa has the highest protein content, so it's perfect for vegetarians and vegans. Quinoa provides all 9 essential amino acids, making it a complete protein. Quinoa is a gluten-free and cholesterol-free whole grain, is kosher for Passover, and is almost always organic.
WHY YOU SHOULD TRY QUINOA
QUINOA from a Medical Informatics Student's Perspective
I am currently in the Medical Informatics Program at SUNY DOWNSTATE MEDICAL CENTER