BENEFITS OF SOY
Although it looks like and is considered a whole grain, quinoa is technically a seed, and it doesn't grow on grass as rice, wheat, and oats do.
Locals from the Andes Mountains have been cultivating it for roughly 5000 years, and there are more than 120 know varieties. But, in the grocery store, you would typically find them as white, red, or black quinoa grains.
Quinoa takes on the flavor of the dish it is cooked with, but on its own, it has a nutty flavor with a crunchy texture. Many say it tastes like brown rice, but for everyone, it differs and is quite unique...
If you have been looking for ways to eat more healthy or get in extra fiber and nutrients, continue reading to discover why you may want to consider quinoa.
Try These Soy Products
Edamame - Unprocessed raw green soybeans high in fiber and protein. You will find these in the frozen section at the grocery store. Miso - A salty paste made from a fermented mixture of soybeans and a grain, such as barley or rice. Soybeans - Dry hard beans that you need to soak overnight and then cook for three to four hours. They are excellent to use in stews and soups. Soy curls - One of our favorites! A convenient, crunchy snack food containing only soy. Fantastic to use in so many ways! Get it HERE. Soynut butter - Made from whole roasted soynuts that are ground fine and blended with soybean oil. Soy milk - Made by cooking the creamy milk of crushed soybeans. Sweeteners, nutrients, and plant-based thickening agents are often added to give soy milk a consistency similar to cow's milk. Soy dairy products - Cheese, Cream cheese, sour cream, yogurt, and frozen desserts like ice cream are all based on soy milk as the primary ingredient. Soybean oil - A healthy oil with a neutral flavor that contains no cholesterol and has good omega-3 fats. Soy flour - Used as an alternative to all-purpose flours. Soy nuts - A crunchy snack made from mature soybeans that have been soaked in water, drained, and dry-roasted with just a little bit of salt. Soy sauce - The salty liquid by-product of making miso. Always choose a "naturally brewed" product instead of chemically extracted, mass-market sauces flavored with corn syrup. Tempeh - A fermented food made of whole soybeans or a mixture of soybeans, grains, and seeds. Tofu - Tofu is one of the more known soy products and meat replacements. It is made by stirring a thickener into warm soy milk to make a curd-like consistency. It comes in soft, firm, or extra-firm varieties.
