Monthly Archives: August 2010

13 REASONS WHY ORGANIC QUINOA IS A SUPERFOOD

For thousands of years, the ancient Incas revered organic Quinoa (keen-wah) and considered it as the “chisaya mama” which means “the Mother of All Grain.” Today, organic quinoa is becoming popular among people who watch what they eat. WHY? Organic…
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Boost your Daily Fiber Intake with Foods High in Fiber

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“Whole grain”, “high- fiber” and “bran” are popular words that are usually associated with cereals and grain products, and these are gradually gaining popularity among fitness and diet enthusiasts. Dietary fiber, sometimes called as roughage or bulk, is the indigestible portion…
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AUG 2010 – Veggie Quinoa

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INGREDIENTS: 1 cup quinoa, rinsed thoroughly 2 cups water ½ tbsp olive oil 1 onion, diced 2 tbsp garlic, minced 2 ripe tomatoes, chopped 2 - 3 handfuls spinach leaves 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted ¼…
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