Quinoa "keen-wa" is generally thought of as a grain, because that is how we use it. It isn't a grain at all. . . it is actually the seed of a plant that is related to beets and spinach. Quinoa is a highly nutritious seed that is delicious and very versatile. Quinoa is a protein rich food, it actually is a complete protein because it contains all essential amino acids. It is also higher in calcium and iron that rice, corn, wheat, oats and barley. Quinoa is a complex carbohydrate, which means it digests gradually, this also helps regulate blood sugar.
Quinoa is naturally gluten free, and can be used in a variety of ways: cooked, ground into flour or soaked and roasted.
Cooking Quinoa
Monday, May 2, 2011
Cocodamia Cookies
I've been experimenting with quinoa (keen-wa) this past month and I have discovered so many ways to use it. Quinoa is an excellent gluten free "grain" that can be used in a variety of ways. This recipe uses quinoa in its cooked form to make delicious coconut, white chocolate chip and macadamia nut cookies. Yummy--Enjoy!
Cocodamia Cookies
Cocodamia Cookies
Monday, March 14, 2011
Sugar Solutions
How many of you like to eat things that are sweet?
How many of you feel overwhelmed about reducing the amount of sugar in your diet?
Did you know that sugar is a master of disguise, it has many names. If we know the names of sugar we can look for it, and avoid unnecessary amounts of it getting into our diet.
The following is a small list of names that sugar is know by. These are included in many foods that we purchase on a regular basis.
- cane juice
- crystalline fructose
- dextrose
- evaporated cane juice
- fruit juice concentrate
- high-fructose corn syrup
- malt syrup
- sorbitol
Sugar is called the anti-nutrient because it robs the body of vital minerals and B vitamins as it is metabolized. Sugar weakens our immune systems and promotes yeast overgrowth. These two factors contribute to many debilitating diseases, including the following:
- stomach and digestive problems
- adrenal fatigue and exhaustion
- Depression
- Diabetes
- Heart disease
The recipes in SCRATCH, are prepared using no sugar, reduced amounts of sugar, or sugar substitutes. The following post has three delicious recipes that are made using natural sugar substitutes. I encourage you to diligently seek natural alternatives to satisfy your sweet tooth.
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