Andi Posted September 18, 2006 Report Share Posted September 18, 2006 I dont know about all you people out there, but I find rice rather boring after awhile, but have found somthing new that ive just tried tonight and really liked. Its a grain called Quinoa, looks abit like couscous, you cook it like rice, has a nice nutty flavour and very filling. But wait theres more...It has 50% more protein than all other grains. 13gms of protein per 100gms. High in calcium, iron, vit B6, niacin and thiamine. Also contains a high level of lysine, an amino acid the body needs to make protein.Anyway if youre interested in trying some I was able to find it in the grain bins at the local fruit and veg produce store, it wasnt expensive and a little goes a long way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2guns Posted September 18, 2006 Report Share Posted September 18, 2006 wat carb content does it have and colaires etc? do u know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andi Posted September 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2006 Sure do the calorie content is 374cals per 100gms, and 68 carbs per 100gms. Just to be used in place of rice or couscous as your carbs, bonus that higher in protein and really filling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2guns Posted September 18, 2006 Report Share Posted September 18, 2006 taste good?ill find out for myself, will buy some on the weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pseudonym Posted September 18, 2006 Report Share Posted September 18, 2006 Thanks, Andi. It's pronounced "kee-nwar", isn't it?I think it used to be one of those hippy/vegan/vegetarian foods (not that I'm trying to insult anyone! :grin:) that you could only get from a health food or organic shop. It sounds like it's increasing in popularity if you can get it from the local fruit and veg, though...http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quinoa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyceast Posted September 18, 2006 Report Share Posted September 18, 2006 Cool. I might look for some this week, I wonder if they got some at pak n save.I bet most people I ask will be like :shock: :? :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andi Posted September 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 Yes its pronounced Keen-wa. I couldnt find it at our pak n save. Hmm would probably describe the taste as kind of nutty. Is very filling, but that could just be me. Just nice to find something new and different to try. Get abit bored with rice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CutTaBits Posted September 21, 2006 Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 My Carb source is Kumara.I had A red bull today and was bouncing off the walls.Might have to give that stuff a crack some day though.Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure Posted December 14, 2006 Report Share Posted December 14, 2006 Hey Guys, I cant find any Quinoa, Anyone know of a shop that sells it in Auckland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure Posted January 7, 2007 Report Share Posted January 7, 2007 Bump Bump, have tried 3 different health stores a Bulk food store and All the supermarkets and still nada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted January 7, 2007 Report Share Posted January 7, 2007 Actually I spotted some yesterday at Woolworths in the organics section. If they have some in my provincial area then they're bound to have some for the discerning taste of you jaffas. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 LoL, cheer Bro will check today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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