Friday, April 19, 2013

Health and Fitness Friday!

There are two ingredients that I have tried to introduce in our diet more and more: lentils and quinoa.  There are health benefits to both!  The only problem, they aren't that good on their own.

I have found that both are great though when mixed with other ingredients and their taste becomes slightly camouflaged.

What are the health benefits of each?


Lentils:
Lowers Cholesterol
Heart Health
Digestive Health
Stabalized Blood Sugar
Good Protein
Increases Energy
Weight Loss
(Health Benefits provided by Mind Body Green.com)


Quinoa (The Super Grain):
Protein Rich
Contains Iron
Contains Lysine
Rich in Magnesium
High in Raboflavin (B2)
High in Manganese
(Health Benefits provided by Forbes.com)

For some reason I found both of these items intimidating to cook with on a regular basis.  But now having used them in a number of dishes, I am confident they will continue to be a staple in our diet.

Do you eat these two items in your diet?


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