Over the weekend I made tabbouleh with quinoa. I found the recipe through Pinterest which took me to LuLuLemon's sister site or something, in which this recipe was posted. This was my first time making tabbouleh, and with quinoa, and it tasted so delicious! (I love tabbouleh and have had it before but with bulgur). I tried quinoa once before but it was a prepackaged flavored one where I simply needed to microwave which ended tasting like cardboard and kept me away from it for a long time. Making the seeds from scratch tastes so much better! Quinoa has a nutty taste and a nice aroma to it.
I've always been looking for a substitute for white rice and tried brown rice but brown rice just doesn't taste very good and it hurts my stomach. It makes me feel heavy. Quinoa is so light and healthy. After I eat quinoa, I feel good, light, and my stomach doesn't feel hard or hurt. I did some research and there's just so many good stuff to say about this seed. I researched a few online sites and they pretty much all say the same thing, which is:
1. Contains All Amino Acids
2. High in Fiber
3. High in Iron
4. High in Magnesium
5. High in Riboflavin
6. Rich in Manganese
7. Contains Lysine
8. Has Antiseptic Properties
9. Supports a Gluten-Free Diet
10. Low on the Glycemic Index
11. Contains Flavonoids
12. Helps You Avoid Getting Fat
13. Good Source of B Vitamins
14. Potentially Anti-Inflammatory <---this could help me with my sickness issues. I actually feel a lot better, although I've just started eating quinoa so we'll see. It's crazy but it seriously does seem to be helping.
15. Helps Lower Cholesterol
(YES!!!!!)16. Helps Lower Blood Pressure
(YES!!!!)17. Helps Balance Blood Sugar Levels
18. Supports Weight Loss Efforts
Ref: bembu.com/quinoa-benefits
Quinoa is easy and quick to make and you can eat it plain or add whatever you want for flavor. I like it tabbouleh style because it gives it a fresh herb-y taste which I can't get enough of. I will probably never eat white rice again. I 'll just have to remember to make some to take with me to family gatherings and such.