How to Eat Quinoa: Nutrition, Health, Cooking & Meal Ideas 

Questions are commonly asked about the carbohydrate content in quinoa and whether this is a concern. Here is the answer: Carbohydrates are one of the most misunderstood parts of nutrition. There is a BIG difference between processed/refined carbohydrate rich foods and wholesome/natural carbohydrate-rich foods. There is nothing wrong with the latter, and they should be a part of our regular diet, and are NOT the problem. Carbohydrates ARE our main fuel. This is a biological fact for the human body. Fats and proteins can be converted and used as fuel, but this is not as straightforward and efficient. It is just like using the wrong fuel in our car. Yes a car can run on other fuels, but it is either not as efficient or will lead to a fast or slow breakdown of the "machine". What IS a big problem is that people eat all sorts of "junk" that gets classified as "carbs" and then all carbs are given a bad reputation. Yes, people eat too much bread products, cookies, crackers, pastas, and similar foods, which are a BIG problem for health and weight. But natural, wholesome, carbohydrate-rich foods like grains, beans, and vegetables are NOT the problem. Additionally, most people eat too many oils and all sorts of processed, refined, fast and junk foods made in oils or with oils, which are a huge problem. And people eat too many fats from the wrong sources, and diets too high in protein. These ARE all problems, but not wholesome, natural plant foods, like quinoa. It is also important to understand that it is not the way to optimal health, weight and longevity to see foods as isolated nutrients, or fuss about numbers. To have a healthy relationship with food, we must think of the whole food and its value, not break it down into isolated parts, which distort the food's value. If you have been conditioned to fear carbohydrates, it will be very helpful to either learn some basic biology of the human body, or consult the work of whole-food, leading-edge nutrition leaders like Dr. John McDougall (ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-YRxORmX-RrQ.html), Dr. Michael Greger, Dr. Joel Fuhrman, and the many similar doctors and movements that are helping people come back to what real food and real eating is all about.

Hello from Egypt, I've eaten quinoa salad. Here's the recipe; Arugula leaves, apple slices, quinoa, raw onion rings, vinegar, bees honey. It was beyond perfection, so I thought of sharing it with the whole world to enjoy the sweet n sour quinoa salad ❤❤

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One of the best and detailed cooking video's on Quinoa. I got into it after hearing my workers talk about it and love the pre made ones you just throw in the microwave but can get pricey and hard to find. You should have your own cooking show, be a news anchor or model. Very clear speaking no rambling and freaking gorgeous.

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cooking it for the first time, not six inches to the right of my laptop - Fantastic overview history, soul and uses of quinoa!

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Nardev.... I have been eating quinoa for several years but watching your video has given me so much insight and comfort that I have been eating something that is extremely healthy. God bless you!

Thanks for the tutorial! Very helpful!

I saw organic quinoa the other day next to chia seeds which I bought because I already know their great health benefits but I had no previous knowledge about quinoa and that's why I decided to find out and, fortunately, I came across your great and informative video. Thanks.

This was so interesting and you were so thoroughly enjoyable to listen to and to learn from. Thank you. I will definitely try cooking with Quinoa very soon.

Thank you for the excellent explanation. Never thought about smoothies. Super idea

That was an amazing tutorial on quinoa. I bought some quinoa a month ago, but wasn't sure what to do with it, so, it's still sitting in my pantry. thank you so much.

Excellent explanation! I am new for that product and today I learned well how to buy, use and prepare it. Thanks.

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Thank you, I purchased a bag as part of my new healthy/proper eating plan, but wasn't exactly sure of the best way or ways to prepare & include it in my meals, this is very helpful, blessings.

It was a pleasure to listen and watch this video. Extremely well explained and very informative. I love quinoa, have been eating it for a long time now, but learned quiet a lot from you.

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I use it in tacos as a meat replacement. It's also great for nachos again as a meat replacement. Its wonderful for it. Love how versatile it is

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I really enjoyed this your very informative I think you covered everything I wanted to know about quinoa my first experience was bad because I didn't rinse the quinoa

Lynette from Sydney Australia thank you i enjoyed your video i am 72 and going vegan i was a vegetarian for some time but feel it will be better for my health i look forward to seeing more in the future

At age 70,I have just learned about this wonderful seed food from eating it in a green vegetable salad. It took on the flavors used in this healthy delicious chicken salad. It is fast becoming my new favorite food. Thanks so much for this wonderfully simple and useful cooking video.

Hello, and greetings from Nottingham, UK! I've just seen your great video about quinoa, and I loved it!!! I've been eating this yummy seed for six years now and it's a firm favourite. I buy organic tricolore from my brilliant health food shop, and I can easily buy it on line too. I've experimented by cooking it with amaranth, which produced a very interesting 'porridge', and I really enjoy this with organic honey, a few drips of good vanilla extract, some pistachios and a goodly dollop of natural yoghurt, organic - of course! I've just bought some whole cardamon pods and I'll bash up a couple and add to my quinoa ioday to prepare my next batch. Pomegranate seeds with their gorgeous gleaming pinkness and a drizzle of date nectar with some toasted almond flakes are tomorrow's breakfast!!!

I enjoy eating quinoa almost every day. I cooked sautéed vegetables then mix them together. At first, I would mix it with rice, but now, I enjoy it. I also give my husband and he loves it. Thanks for sharing this info as well.

This is the most informative and well made video on Quinoa I've watched on RU-vid. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Subscribed!

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Thank you so much for the in depth knowledge of this super grain. I've only recently started using quinoa in my diet and absolutely love it but I've been unsure of how to cook it or what to use it in. You've opened me up to many new ideas. Great video! Thank you😁

Thank you so much for sharing this very informative video, I've heard of Quinoa but had absolutely no idea how to use it, I will be trying this in a salad recipe. Instructions were so clear that I'm sure I won't create a disaster.Again thanks so much. I'm in Fla and this will be great for the hot humid months ahead.

i enjoyed every minute. Thanks, Greetings from Accra, Ghana, West Africa.

Thank-you Evita, This was so helpful as I am new to Quinoa. Just made my first patch I bought but had never used.. A success with a salad. A new staple for me now! :)

Beautiful, quiet voice n style of speaking. Calming n easy to understand. Thanks.

i love Quinoa, if i am going to use it for breakfast or in my smoothies i add cinnamon and a little ground cloves and ground ginger as it is cooking, for use with my lunch or dinner meals i add curry powder to the water as it is cooking....good stuff ;-))

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This video is very helpful. You are using an electric stove and I have an electric stove so it's good to know how to properly set for cooking. Awesome video

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Hello Evita, one of my friend gave me the quinoa to try out but I didn't now that I saw your video, you show so many different way to make it. Thank you for explaining it so beautifully.

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Very details explanation on quinoa, thank you very much. Is my first time buy quinoa and want to learn more on cooking for meals and breakfast. God bless.

Thank you for this video. Found this very informative. Just discovered I'm a type 2 diabetic and I'm looking for ways to cut out starches and quinoa sounds like the perfect substitute.

This was exactly what I needed, very informative and helpful, thank you, this is an excellent introduction for newbies like me. Subscribed, can't wait to see what else you have uploaded. Many thanks from Warwickshire UK.

First of all, thanks for uploading this great video about this superfood. I usually make quinoa as an Indian version ,called quinoa Upma. Basically it’s mix of veggies with onion tomato garlic sautéed , and just adding cooked quinoa to it. It tastes delicious!😊

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I am not a quinoa lover but you have encouraged me to try it out. Thank you for you talk

Great lesson. I now have a better understanding of what quinoa is; how to pronounce the name; and most important, how to prepare it. I will definitely try to cook it again.

Well spoken..Thank you

This was excellent info and well done! Thank you so much! I want to try quinoa but i only found the red quinoa. I will do the research to find out the difference. Thanks again!

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Really very nice video. It describes what are the nutrition of Quinoa, how to cook it and mainly different recipes for it. Many thanks for this Kind of making videos.... 😊😊

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Thank you so much! I just tried eating this & I was intrigued. I might begin to eat this! Eating rice, wheat, flour, & corn tortillas it makes me get swollen. I hope this helps.

Hello from Oregon. Thank you so much for this video. We use our pressure cooker a lot. I learned to cook quinoa in the pressure cooker. No worries about getting sidetracked and forgetting it on the stove.

From Okotoks AlbertaCanada Your presentation is clear. The topic is well covered in all aspects. Tkyou for this. The information is very educationally helpful and nutritionally beneficial.

I enjoyed Quinoa found difference in my body thank you RU-vid for information

Thank you. You speak so well and are very informative and to the point. I like that!

I truly enjoyed all your information on Quinoa. I didn't realize how versatile it actually is. Have some Red in my cupboard will be cooking on the weekend. Very happy to see I can purchase "grown in Canada" . Thanks so very much. Darlene Nova Scotia

Hello there .. thanks for your video..it's very informative about the quinoa.. this is the first time I come to know about this heavenly blessed food on earth with tremondeous amount healthy nutrients ... I really , appreciate your explanation about this product ... I add this product in my daily life from now... thanks mam.. take care .. God bless you .. 🤗🤗☺😊👍💪

Thank you, the best tutorial & recipes I have read about this grain.

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The only way to cook it is to toast it first, wash it then boil it. At least to make it taste nice and have a good texture

Hello Healthytarian, This video is far by the best video I've seen all week. I am a new subscriber trying desperately to eat and prepare healthier food for myself as well as my precious family. I bought quinoa but just did not know how to prepare it, thanks so much.

Thank you. Very informative.

Salam to you Evita, I am reza, ... you deserve a big THANK YOU for the very informative and splendid video. The clarity of the presentation made so easy to follow and practise the suggestions. Although, in my country, Indonesia, rice is the staple food, just like in many Asian countries, recently I personally, have been consuming quinoa as part of my non-rice diet, Bob's Red Mill. And yes, you're so right, quinoa goes well with either, savoury, spicy, sweet or any well-combined flavour. Easy ... healthy ... versatile ... blessed ... Thank you again Evita / HealthTarian !

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thank you am going to start eating more quinoa & thanks for the tip putting in smoothies so glad I seen this you do have a calming voice the first time I heard you was when you were talking to dr.mcdougall great man thanks again for all you do

Thank You so much awesome explanation!

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Very clear. Extremely helpful. Thank you.