May 22 Reblogged
8 Health Benefits of Quinoa:
1. High quality protein with the nine essential amino acids, the protein balance is similar to milk. At 16.2 to 20 percent protein, it has is more protein than rice (7.5 percent), millet (9.9 percent) or wheat (14 percent).
2. Great source of riboflavin. Riboflavin has been shown to help reduce the frequency of attacks in migraine sufferers by improving the energy metabolism within the brain and muscle cells.
3. Inca warriors had more stamina and quicker recovery time by eating these quinoa seeds, making it a truly ancient powerfood.
4. Antiseptic. The saponins from quinoa are used to promote healing of skin injuries in South America.
5. Not fattening! Only 172 calories per 1/4 cup dry (24 of the calories from protein and only 12 from sugars, the rest are complex carbohydrates, fiber and healthy fats).
6. Gluten-free. Since it is not not related to wheat, or even a grain, it is gluten-free.
7. Alkaline-forming. Although it is not strongly alkaline-forming, it is comparable to wild rice, amaranth, and sprouted grains.
May 15 Reblogged
Overcooked vegetables make me very sad. Raw is the best, but this is a decent guide for cooked. I don’t recommend regularly cooking in the microwave though, as it destroys nutrients even more than other methods.
(Source: rediscoveringfit)
May 08
When someone asks you where do you get your _________ or states that there is no vegan source of ________ vitamin or mineral →
We’re all tired of the “but where do you get your protein” routine, but sometimes people have other nutrients that they are concerned about. Check out this website of Vegan Sources of Vitamins & Minerals.
May 03 Reblogged
All vegetarian menu for Holland America Cruiselines →
Yes! I have never been on a cruise before, and in recent years wasn’t sure that I wanted to do that to myself. Maybe next year?
(Source: arestlesseye)
Apr 28 Reblogged
Pretty wild, huh? I want to sear some watermelon and freak people out by making them think I’m eating meat!







