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The Benefits of Quinoa As an Alkaline Food

Quinoa has been a diet staple for many people because of the nutritional value it provides. For something that is so healthy, I can never complain about how it tastes. It has this fluffy, nutty and a little bit crunchy texture when cooked and you don't have to concern yourself with the preparation time as it's not likely to take an excessive amount of your time.

Where are you able to buy quinoa? You can buy quinoa online as a Whole Grain, an organic and organic cultivar mostly from Peru and Bolivia; it is usually sold in 12 oz. packages or boxes. It is cooked within 10 - 15 minutes, wheat free and gluten free, as a result quinoa the right food for those who follow a wheat free and gluten free diet. It is certified organic this means it was planted and cultivated with an unfertilized and healthy soil.

1 3/4 servings of quinoa
8 cups of chicken broth
2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil (divided)
1 pound white or Portobello mushrooms (sliced)
1 large white onion (chopped)
6 cloves of garlic (thinly sliced)
3 cups of water
2 cups of frozen or fresh corn
12-14 oz. spinach leaves
2 tablespoons of soy sauce
Salt and pepper to taste

It is also extremely versatile and pretty delicious. It is easy to just keep a large bowl of it in the fridge and possess it all week. Use it instead of rice, making it into a pilaf by throwing in a few fresh herbs as well as a small amount of organic olive oil, or Cajun spices plus a small amount of sea salt. You can also make an Italian dish out than it by adding your preferred pasta sauce with many fresh parsley, basil, along with a little Parmesan click aqui cheese. It is a perfect choice for breakfast rather than oatmeal with some chopped apples, cinnamon, and walnuts.

There are many different varieties of Quinoa but the one most commonly found on the shelves of your respective supermarket or health food shop is the white variety. Black and Red Quinoa seeds are also available in addition you can find Quinoa flour and Quinoa flakes offered. It is a fabulously versatile ingredientA�that will complement practically any meal from breakfast cereals, salads, breads and even chocolate cake. So it won't only provide a tasty feast for INCA warriors and can provide the nutrients absent from modern diets today.