Facts about Quinoa

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s MyPlate nutrition guide recommends that Americans consume half of their grains from whole grain foods. Whole wheat bread and oatmeal are whole grain foods that are familiar to most Americans, but lots of other whole grain foods are also available. An example of...

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Main Authors: Alexandra Dati, Gail Kauwell, Amy Simonne
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 2014-07-01
Series:EDIS
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Online Access:https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/131628
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Summary:The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s MyPlate nutrition guide recommends that Americans consume half of their grains from whole grain foods. Whole wheat bread and oatmeal are whole grain foods that are familiar to most Americans, but lots of other whole grain foods are also available. An example of an unfamiliar whole grain food is quinoa (pronounced keen-wa). Quinoa is a nutritious seed that is simple to prepare. It can be served as a hot cereal or side dish, as a cold salad similar to pasta salad, or it can be used in recipes in place of rice or other grains. It also has the advantage of being gluten free, which is a must for people diagnosed with celiac disease. Follow the link to learn more about quinoa and what it has to offer. This 3-page fact sheet was written by Alexandra Dati, Gail Kauwell, and Amy Simonne, and published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, May 2014. FCS80035/FY1408: Facts about Quinoa (ufl.edu)
ISSN:2576-0009