Tuesday, May 17, 2011

RECIPE: STRAWBERRY QUINOA


1 Cup Black Quinoa (cooked and chilled)
1 cup Raw Spinach
1 cup Strawberries (sliced)
1/2 cup Raw Pecans (crumbled)
1/2 cup Feta
2 tbls apple cider vinegar
2 tbls honey mustard dressing
Sea Salt

Boil 1 cup Quinoa for 20 min (see instructions on bag)
After, mix in Apple Cider Vinegar & Honey mustard dressing
Then, Refrigerate for 20-30 min

After the Quinoa has been chilled, add the remaining ingredients:
Spinach, Pecans, Feta, Strawberries.



ALL ABOUT QUINOA
Now science has shown that quinoa is actually a superfood!

It's full of phytonutrients, antioxidants AND can even help balance your blood sugar

It's a delicious "supergrain" that is easy to digest and full of high quality protein & fiber.


NUTRITION FACTS:
Complete protein. Quinoa contains all 9 essential amino acids that are required by the body as building blocks for muscles.
Magnesium helps relax your muscles and blood vessels and effects blood pressure.
Fiber. Quinoa is a wonderful way to ensure that you consume valuable fiber that eases elimination.
Manganese and copper. Quinoa is a good source of these minerals that act as antioxidants in your body to get rid of dangerous cancer and disease-causing substances.


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