quinoa vs. couscous vs. rice

[eatshitndie]

introduced to quinoa 2 weeks ago, and the verdict is: like it. it's a seed, not a true cereal or grain. rice is a 3-in-1 seed-cereal-grain while couscous, like pasta, is made from semolina which is wheat-based. the latin words "semola" (bran) and "simila" (flour) can be traced to greek "semidalis" which can be traced to the arabic or semitic word "samid" and finally to sanskrit, "samita". quinoa is produced mostly in high altitudes in andean countries: ecuador, bolivia, columbia, peru, chile. high protein content (about 14%) compared to couscous and rice. good source of dietary fiber. high in calcium, magnesium and iron. gluten-free. excellent substitute of rice, pasta, potatos and couscous (which essentially is another form of wheat-based products).

try it. it will help you shit well.

 

[GOD IS MY DOG]

quinoa is far better than normal white rice lah.............especially for blood sugar............

try to stay clear of wheat products...............corn, potatoes.............

but quinoa very expensive, right ?

 

[eatshitndie]

but quinoa very expensive, right ?

yes, expensive. about usd2.50 per lb at bedok whole foods. or usd9 for a 4-lb bag. when steamed, it's not as fragrant as thai jasmine rice.