Quinoa Recipe...The Complete Protein

Update on the weightloss...I have now dropped down two pant sizes! My jeans that was once only purchased if it had lycra or spandex in them are now very loose. Almost time to get some new ones! During the weightloss program I have tried the new protein..Quinoa. Didn't quite know what it was until my friend and I had to do some research because we were trying to avoid rice products. Turns out Quinoa is a protein and is very filling. You have to try this recipe for adding more protein to your diet. You will love it!

Quinoa

Approx. nutritional content of cooked quinoa, 1 cup Note: quinoa is a complete protein
■carbohydrates ~ 30 g.
■calories ~ 159
■fiber ~ 3 g.
■protein ~ 6 g.
■calcium ~ 60 mg.
■iron ~ 4.7 mg.
■potassium ~ 420 mg.
■fat ~ 2 g.
Quinoa (from www.healthrecipes.com)

■1 cup uncooked quinoa, well rinsed
■2 1/4 cups vegetable or chicken stock
■3 garlic cloves, minced
■1 onion, chopped
■1 tbsp. olive oil
■1/2 tsp. onion powder
■1/2 tsp. garlic powder
■1 tsp. fructose or sugar

Heat the oil in a large skillet. Add the onion and cook until translucent. Add the quinoa and garlic and stir over medium heat for 3 minutes. Pour in the hot water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and add the chicken base, onion powder, garlic powder and fructose. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until all of the liquid is absorbed.

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Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis Diet

Weak spots that develop in the colon walls that cause the lining to bulge out is called diverticulum. When these areas become inflammed, it is called diverticulitis. Diverticulosis is the condition that is caused by inflammed diverticula. Now that all the medical terms are out of the way, the symptoms that the inflammation causes are sometimes severe. These include: cramping in the lower abdomen, constipation, and sometimes nausea and vomiting. Severe problems may cause fistulas in the colon, bleeding, and tears in the lining that result in surgery.

To avoid inflammation in diverticulosis conditions, a diverticulosis diet of high-fiber foods are recommended.


The "Irritable bowel" diet: An ADDS dietary plan for those with irritable bowel syndrome and diverticulosis (ADDS dietary plans)

Breads, cereals and beans
All-bran cereals
Fruits like apples, pears, raspberries
Vegetables like squash, broccoli, cauliflower, turnip greens and carrots.

Avoid all nuts, popcorn, sesame seeds, etc. as they may block the colon and increase inflammation.

More information on this condition can be found at

http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/diverticulosis

Holiday Eating

During the holidays, there is a need to eat lots and lots of goodies. You are invited to many cookouts and parties and wonder how can you lose weight at all these parties?

Well, it's simple than you think! The way to manage holiday eating is to stick to this formula: one protein, two veggies, one carbohydrate, lots of water, and a small desert.

Most cookouts have lots of chicken, fish, steak, hamburgers, turkey, etc. so take one serving from this protein selection. Add at least two servings from the vegetable selection and your plate is almost full! You will have room for a small serving of pasta (pasta salad, macaroni salad, etc.) which is enough carbs for the meal. This leaves room for a small desert.

Most cookouts will serve fruit platters or ice cream. Have a slice of watermelon, honeydew, or pineapple; these water filled fruits will fill you up so that you can have @ 1000 calories and still have some room to play! So lose weight and get some! Frank Dandy