tag: quinoa

10 Vegetarian Soups & Stews for Fall

It's been just about a week since the first day of fall here in the northern hemisphere, and it's finally starting to cool down a bit around here. One of the best things about fall is trading out …

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7 Superfoods with the Smallest Footprint

By Rachel Cernansky, Planet Green We all want to get the most out of what we eat, and a varied diet is always the best way to do that. That said, some foods pack more nutrients per punch tha…

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Sexy Vegetarian Recipe: Summer Basil Quinoa Salad

By Rachel Venokur-Clark, Green Options In my article Sexy Vegetarian Food, I explained how simple it is to eat vegetarian or vegan and still get all the vitamins and minerals you need for a healthy…

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Tasty Toasted Quinoa Salad

Quinoa, a super food from South America, is packed with protein and fiber. It is a delicately flavored grain that was a staple in the ancient Incas' diet. It is available in most natural-foods stores …

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What is Quinoa Flour? Ask Annie

Dear Annie, I see quinoa flour at the health food store, and since it is gluten-free and I am on a gluten-free diet, I'd like to buy it, but I don't know what to do with it, or what it is. --Kathy, C…

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Wheat-Free Orange Quinoa Muffins

Many a muffin can be blamed for diet sabotage, but muffins from the renowned spa, the Golden Door, are light and lovely and rely on pureed fruits instead of butter and oil. This Golden Door recipe for…

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Quinoa: The Nutrient Rich Grain

Pronounced keen-wah, this grain comes from the Andes Mountains in South America where it was once a staple food for the Incas. Quinoa has a delicious light, nutty flavor. When it cooks, the grain o…

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