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Quinoa

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  • 16-09-2014 2:07pm
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    BigProblem
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    is quinoa a good source of protein? have started making this the last couple of months with chicken fillets and some salad for a post workout meal. it is such a pain to make was wondering if it is worth the hassle


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    Alf Veedersane
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    BigProblem wrote: »
    is quinoa a good source of protein? have started making this the last couple of months with chicken fillets and some salad for a post workout meal. it is such a pain to make was wondering if it is worth the hassle

    There's about 4g per 100g of cooked quinoa.


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    BigProblem
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    thanks not really worth the hassle of making so :) can you recommend a replacement for quinoa? im trying to cut down on carbs so that was the reason i started making quinoa


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    Alf Veedersane
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    More salad? Bring in some avocado etc and the like if you want.


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    BigProblem
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    dont think salad fills you up... will have a look at avocados


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    Alf Veedersane
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    BigProblem wrote: »
    dont think salad fills you up... will have a look at avocados

    It depends what you put in it.


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    Yer Aul One
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    I thought Quinoa is high in carb because it was semolina based. Could be totally wrong on this though.


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    Right Turn Clyde
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    Alf Veedersane wrote: »
    It depends what you put in it.

    Absolutely. 'Salad' has to one of the emptiest phrases in all of nutrition.

    I have a massive appetite, but I've had some gorgeous bean salads recently that I simply couldn't finish. Stuffed after them.

    Chickpea, avocado, feta, spring onion and coriander, with a squeeze of lime juice and a pinch of salt, is a lovely, filling salad.

    Look up different bean salads and find (or create) ones that meet your dietary requirements.


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    Alf Veedersane
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    Right Turn Clyde wrote: »
    Absolutely. 'Salad' has to one of the emptiest phrases in all of nutrition.

    Salad = leaves, innit.

    That's the misconception.


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    homemadecider
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    Make a mixed salad with lots of chicken and hard boiled eggs. Tons of protein in there. Make a decent olive oil dressing and you've also got extra fat in there - bonus.


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    Big Ears
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    Yer Aul One wrote: »
    I thought Quinoa is high in carb because it was semolina based. Could be totally wrong on this though.

    Couscous is semolina (grain) based. Quinoa isn't a grain it's a seed. Although despite this Quinoa only has a slighly lower carbohydrate content, and would be considered quite high carb.


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    BigProblem
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    Big Ears wrote: »
    Couscous is semolina (grain) based. Quinoa isn't a grain it's a seed. Although despite this Quinoa only has a slighly lower carbohydrate content, and would be considered quite high carb.

    would quinoa be as high carb as pasta or rice?


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    Alf Veedersane
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    BigProblem wrote: »
    would quinoa be as high carb as pasta or rice?

    There are about 20g carbs per 100g cooked quinoa.

    And it depends on the pasta and rice.


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    tk123
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    BigProblem wrote: »
    thanks not really worth the hassle of making so :)

    Are you boiling it up for ages? I'd recommend one of these microwave steamers ;) - http://www.homestoreandmore.ie/food-preparation/klip-it-microwave-rice-steamer-26l/invt/056792


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