Love rice?? Meeeee toooo! Especially since I LOVE LOVE Sushi. Did I mention LOVE? Well, there are those rare special occasions that I have a lunch or dinner date with a girlfriend at a local Japanese restaurant, but most of the time I replace rice or any side dish with quinoa. What is it? Quinoa is cooked like a grain, such as rice, but it is actually a seed. Many consider this a super food because it is a complete source of protein. A food is considered a complete source of protein if it provides all the amino acids necessary for nutrition. Not to mention, quinoa is gluten-free and high in iron and calcium, and is a good source of manganese, magnesium and copper, as well as fiber. You can find varieties of quinoa at any regular grocery store, but the healthier the selection of food offered at that store, the wider the variety of flavors and brands you'll get.
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