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There are some die-hard Atkins and Protein Power Plan addicts out there honestly believe that carbohydrates in any form whatsoever bad if eaten while their weight loss plan. Nothing could be further from the truth.
There is a grain that is so healthy and nutritious, and can only benefit from your weight loss efforts, but because it is seen as a “carbohydrate”, the “Carbless” people will not touch. I would say that they missed big time.
What do you ask? It is called Quinoa!

There is only one problem with quinoa, and that is how you pronounce it. Origin and growth in South America the way it is the express wish there pronounced wah.

You could call a super-grain quinoa, but in reality it is not even a true grain. It’s actually a seed of a green plant that is remotely related to spinach. It is a high protein to the amino acid lysine, which covers the whole protein. Quinoa offers more iron than other grains and contains high levels of potassium and riboflavin and other B vitamins: B6, niacin and thiamine. It is also a great source of magnesium, zinc, copper and manganese, and has some folate (folic acid). Do not you think that inclusion of this substance in your diet can be very helpful to you? I certainly do. Give it a chance.
Here’s how I like:

Warm and nutty Cinnamon Quinoa (serves 4)
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup water
1 cup organic quinoa (rinse thoroughly before cooking)
2 cups fresh blueberries or rasberries
1 / 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 / 3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Combine milk, water and quinoa in the medium saucepan. Let the a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer 15 minutes or until most of liquid is absorbed. Turn off heat, let alone five minutes. Pipes blueberries and cinnamon (you can also a bit stevia to sweeten to add), transfer to four bowls and top with pecans or walnuts.