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Quinoa Has More Calcium Than Milk? Bullspit.

Facts matter, especially when you are giving people advice about their diets, and the fact is quinoa DOES NOT have more calcium than milk. Continue reading

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Add More Flavor to Quinoa Without a Ton of Extra Calories

Like pasta and rice, quinoa is boring all by itself, but it takes on the flavor of whatever you add to it. Here are some fantastic, low-calorie flavor boosters. Continue reading

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Sesame Garlic Chicken Over Zucchini Quinoa: Day 100

This tasty chicken, quinoa, and kale with a tahini sauce your family will love is a complete meal you’ll have ready in 45 minutes or less. Continue reading

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Quinoa Kicks Rice to the Curb: Day 51

Check out why quinoa’s nutritional profile and ease of preparation beats rice hands down. Continue reading

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Quinoa Has a Theme Song

Anders Nerman has put together a catchy tune that explains all the fantastic benefits of quinoa. Continue reading

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Better Than Mac and Cheese – Quinoa Florentine

Macaroni cheese for grown-ups? This quinoa and cheese dish offers all the creamy delicious flavor without all the cholesterol and pasta. Continue reading

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Pineapple Edamame Quinoa

Salty and sweet with a little kick of cayenne, this Thai inspired dish of quinoa, pineapple, and edamame cooked with coconut milk will please any palate. Continue reading

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Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad with Honey-Lemon Vinaigrette

Who needs dessert when dinner tastes this good? Sweet potatoes and quinoa with broccoli and apples – this is a salad the whole family will love. Continue reading

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Quinoa Recipes 12/7/10

Fresh ideas for preparing quinoa. Today’s post includes links to quinoa creations like Stuffed Squid, Ginger Cherry Quinoa, and Quinoa Linguine. Enjoy! Continue reading

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Quinoa Recipes 12/4/10

Need some ideas for cooking with quinoa? Today’s post includes links to a couple of simple vegan quinoa salads and a gluten free apple-cinnamon breakfast cake. Continue reading

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