The Fast Metabolism Diet - Ancient Harvest Quinoa

One of the legal grains that one can have in The Fast Metabolism Diet is the whole grain Quinoa. What we like about the Ancient Harvest brand is that it is organic. Quinoa is naturally gluten and wheat-free.

Ancient Harvest Quinoa

Ingredients
Organic Whole Grain Quinoa

Directions
Place 1 cup quinoa and 2 cups water in a 1.5 qt saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer, cover and cook until all water is absorbed (10 - 15 minutes). When done, the grain appears soft and translucent, and the germ ring will be visible.
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Although quinoa has a bitter taste, Ancient Harvest washes it very well and removes the bitterness making it good tasting.

Take a look at the back of the box and you'll see some recipes included in it. The recipes are great to try, I enjoyed it in the morning. I like this one as I start my diet.

Quinoa (pronounced Keen Wha) is easy to digest, carbohydrate rich food, quick to prepare. For breakfast add fruit and perhaps some Stevia. Quinoa can be consumed at first phase of the Fast Metabolism Diet.

For a different yummy experience, try using a dressing of olive oil (phase 3), crushed garlic, crushed red pepper flakes. And throw something like few shrimp, or some shreds of chicken, or avocado into the mix. Note that these dressings can be applied during phase 3. Cilantro can be a good addition too!

Quinoa is a perfectly balanced food that is incredibly good for you.
This could be the best grain for the Fast Metabolism Diet.

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Cooks in 10-15 minutes. Wheat free; gluten free. USDA Organic. Quinoa contains more high quality protein than any other grain. The National Academy of Sciences calls it one of the best sources of protein in the vegetable kingdom. Quinoa stands alone as a complete protein grain. It provides all the essential amino acids in a balanced pattern, close to the ideal set by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization. Quinoa contains no gluten. This makes quinoa the perfect food for people who follow a wheat free/gluten free diet. Quinoa is light, tasty and easy to digest. This delicate grain is much less filling than most other grains and pasta, and has a delicious nutty flavor all its own. Quinoa is quick and easy to prepare. Perfect for today's active lifestyle, quinoa can be served as a side dish; in soups; in salads; as a pilaf; even as a nutritious breakfast cereal. Country of origin: Bolivia.

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