Homobody Tip #50: Brake for flakes (quinoa flakes)

I don’t often write about specific foods. An item has to be pretty special to warrant its own Homobody Tip.

Today I give you: quinoa flakes!

You may have tried or heard of quinoa. Similar to couscous, it is a grain-like seed that has recently gained recognition as the next brown rice. What makes it so healthful is that it contains all of the amino acids necessary to form a complete protein (and lots of protein, too). It is also a rich source of minerals like iron and magnesium. Quinoa with some vegetables or whatever can be your entire meal, no separate protein source required!

That’s great, but quinoa in its whole form (as it is normally served) can be a pain in the ass to chew. I don’t know about you, but I am a ‘mo on the go and I don’t always have all day to be chewing my food.

That’s what makes quinoa flakes so great! They have all the benefits of quinoa but in a mushy form that is somewhere in between oatmeal and mashed potatoes (like cream of wheat).

Raw, they look like mini-oatmeal flakes and cook up in a few minutes (just boil and simmer: two parts water to one part quinoa flake). When making whole quinoa, you have to rinse it before cooking (a very annoying step). With quinoa flakes, rinse no more! They are already rinsed during the flake-ification process. Easy, beezy, one-two-threezy!

Then, just flavor however you like, sweet or savory. I like it with jelly or hot sauce (not both).

I get mine from the bins at People’s Grocery in Ocean Beach, but you can also get it from amazon.

Try it, you’ll love it!

Written by Charlie Fields, RKC.
Charlie is a Russian Kettlebell Certified Personal and Small Group Trainer in San Diego. His training focuses on fat loss for San Diego men and women who are tired of not getting results from their workouts! Charlie trains clients individually in their homes or in small groups at San Diego parks. He can be reached by e-mail or by phone at (619) 723-5674. New clients get their first in-home session for only one dollar! Click here to sign up!
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