June Recipe- Apple Cinnamon Quinoa

If I could reccommend the simplest way to begin the weight loss journey, it would be to eat a solid breakfast each day.
The truth is that what you eat in the morning will dictate how your body responds to food for the next 24 hours.

A nutritionally defunct breakfast choice such as donuts and coffee will cause a hormonal cascade of increased blood sugar and over stimulated adrenal glands which can lead to eventual  weight gain. Whereas a nutritionally sound meal consisting of protein and complex carbohydrates can cause the body to function at its best for the rest of the day.

One of my favourite healthy breakfast meals is Apple Cinnamon Quinoa. For those who have been living under a rock for the past few years quinoa has been crowned the golden boy of healthy grains. Quinoa's claim to fame is it's high concentration of protein relative to other cereal grains. It also is a source of  low GI carbs, fibre and protein, and rich in B vitamins and minerals including iron, phosphorus, magnesium and zinc.

A distinctly nutty flavour and light chewy texture, Quinoa is often eaten as a a replacement for a rice side dish. It may serve would be dieters to know that it can also be used as a breakfast cereal substitute, its high protein content and low glycemic response make for a perferct morning starter, that will keep the blood sugar steady through out the day.

To prepare quinoa rinse it first then add water. The general rule of thumb is 2 cups of water for every cup of grain. Boil the quinoa for about 15 minutes, drain and serve.

 

 

Ingredients:

1 cup Quinoa
2 cups Water
1/2 cup Apples; thinly sliced
2 tablespoons Almond slivers
1/3 cup Raisins
1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
organic cream
Honey or brown sugar



Directions:
Rinse quinoa and add to water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 5 minutes. Add apples, raisins and cinnamon and almond slivers; simmer until water is absorbed.

Serve with organic cream and sweeten to taste with honey or brown sugar.