Review: Good book with recipes using a great food.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 7, 2014
Quinoa is a seed that is a New World plant from South America.  In fact, its name, pronounced KEEN-wa, from the Spanish word for the South American Indian language, Quechua.  It has little to no distinct flavor so it mixes well with any food you like.You can cook it for breakfast, lunch, dinner and even some desserts.If you're diabetic, it is a good substitute for other blood sugar raising carbs like wheat, rice, potatoes, etc. In fact, it is closely related to  beetroots and spinach.Look for prewashed seeds so you don't have to wash them.  But don't let that stop ou if you can't find them pre-washed.  Just wash them according to the directions in the book.There are a lot of good recipes for this seed but if you substitute almond milk for any sugar-rich dairy liquids like milk and yogurt in these recipes, you'll be better off from a sugar and calorie standpoint.Because coconut oil has been found to be a healthier oil than previously believed (nothing like newer research), you need not fear the use of coconut oil in these recipes.  If you have a concern, discuss it with your own physician and hope like hell s/he is up on the latest nutrition research.  Otherwise, you're doomed, DOOMED I say.