try substituting quinoa or black rice for white rice, or using a whole wheat tortilla instead of a white flour tortilla on your next taco night. Maxine Yeung is a dietitian and board-certified ...

It only took about 7,000 years, but quinoa has finally arrived in the American mainstream. Better late than never for the ancient whole grain first cultivated in the Andes region of South America.

Chickpeas pack a punch with nearly 15 grams of protein per cup, along with iron, magnesium, and vitamin B6. Quinoa delivers a ...

Whole grains include whole wheat flour, oats, brown rice, bulgur, buckwheat, amaranth, quinoa and corn. Whole grans have the entire grain kernel — the bran, germ and endosperm — which contain ...

Farro, buckwheat and quinoa are just a handful of the grains we like to add to savory salads. Whole grains are a great way to bulk up a simple green salad, and can even add protein and fiber.

Start your day right with a nourishing quinoa breakfast bowl. Combine cooked quinoa with almond milk or any plant-based milk of choice, along with fruits such as berries or bananas for natural ...

Here’s the easiest way to cook it: Rinse quinoa under cold water in a fine-mesh strainer. In a medium saucepan, bring water or broth to a boil. Add quinoa and salt, reduce heat to low, cover and ...