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Last year, I traveled to the jungle for a special day and instead of being able to leave as scheduled, our group was forced to stay an extra 4 or 5 days. When people in Peru are not satisfied with something and they want their voice heard, they close down the roads and damage the cars [...] One cup of cooked quinoa (keen-wah) is equivalent to the calcium in 1 quart of milk. It is a complete protein and is high in iron. Technically quinoa is not a grain, but the seed of an herb! It grows on a beautiful plant and truthfully, I have yet to fully understand how the plant [...] Just like many, I too am trying to incorporate more fresh fruits and vegetables since the holidays seem to have shrunk my clothes just a smidgen. Since summer is finally setting in, salads seem the most appropriate for me. I love to combine whole grains with vegetables and a splash of lime juice. Many times, I [...] I admit it. I love pumpkin pie for breakfast. Love it! At the same time, I know how important it is to eat whole grains for breakfast. Whole grains, in addition to some form of protein, provide an excellent start to the day. I find that grains fill me up in away that I feel satisfied, [...] Why are there days you just cannot sleep? You can be exhausted, but somehow you mind and body don’t actually rest. I go through seasons where all I want to do is sleep and I just cannot get enough. Lately, it seems that no matter what time I go to bed, I wake up at [...] Quinoa has a bitter coating called saponin and must be removed before cooking. To do this, the quinoa must be rinsed with water. Option #1 – combine quinoa and water, swirl and then drain. Repeat 3 times or until the water becomes clear and no longer looks soapy or dirty. Option #2 – place quinoa [...] 3 cups of cooked quinoa (see “How to Cook Quinoa” for cooking instructions)1 1/2 cups of diced English cucumber1 cup of chopped fresh parsley1 cup of diced tomato1/4 cup of chopped green onions4 cloves of garlic, minced1/4 cup of fresh lime juice1 Tbsp of olive oil1/2 tsp of salt1/2 tsp of black pepper In a bowl, [...] |
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