SUGGESTED NOURISHING INGREDIENTS
Amaranth
Great Source of:
Calcium, Vitamin C
Apples
Great Source of:
Dietary Fiber, Vitamin C
Asparagus
Great Source of:
Folic Acid, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3
Barley
Great Source of:
Copper, Dietary Fiber, Manganese, Phosphorus, Selenium
Beef
Great Source of:
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc
Bell Peppers
Great Source of:
Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C
Broccoli
Great Source of:
Dietary Fiber, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Vitamin K
Brown Rice
Great Source of:
Magnesium, Manganese, Selenium
Brussels Sprouts
Great Source of:
Dietary Fiber, Folic Acid, Manganese, Potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6,
Vitamin C, Vitamin K
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Although buckwheat is not a true grain, it is treated as such
in cooking. It is high in protein, potassium and phosphorus.
Buckwheat has a distinctive, somewhat earthy taste. It is
very versatile and comes in many forms.
Kasha
Kasha is the familiar name for roasted buckwheat groats or
kernels. Kasha is a quick-cooking grain that can be cooked
in milk for a nutritious hot breakfast cereal, or cooked in
water or stock for pilafs or salads.
Soba
Soba are Japanese-style noodles made from buckwheat
and wheat flour. Soba can be used in much the same way
as wheat pasta.
Buckwheat Flour
Buckwheat flour is made from ground buckwheat seeds. It
has a very pronounced flavor. Buckwheat flour is most often
used in blinis (tiny Russian-style savory pancakes) and
breakfast pancakes.
Quinoa (pronounced “KEEN-wah”) was a staple food of
the Incas for thousands of years. Quinoa is not a “true”
grain. Unlike true grains, quinoa has balanced amino
acids and is considered to have a higher protein content
than any other grain. While growing, individual grains of
quinoa are covered with a natural, bitter-tasting coating,
which protects it from insects and birds. Commercially
available quinoa has usually been washed, but it is still
a good idea to rinse the grains well before cooking.
Whole-Grain Quinoa
The whole-grain variety has a mild, delicate flavor and a
slightly crunchy texture. The cooked grains are almost
translucent. Cooked quinoa can be a substitute for rice
in dishes, and just like rice, it serves as a foil for strong
flavors and seasonings.
Quinoa Flour
Quinoa flour is made from ground quinoa grains. It
lends a distinctive flavor to baked goods and can be
made into pasta.
ABOUT BUCKWHEAT
ABOUT QUINOA
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