Re: High cholesterol. Question

Start incorporating quinoa in your diet. Quinoa has many health benefits, its High in protein
keeps the heart healthy
lowers cholesterol
high in fiber
provides essential minerals
low GI index

You can try out to this quinoa recipe

Quinoa Chili
I
ngredients

1/2 tablespoon olive oil

1 medium onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 tablespoon cumin powder

1 teaspoon paprika

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 cup dry quinoa

3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth

1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 cup nutritional yeast

1 15oz. can of black or kidney beans

salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

Place a large pot over medium heat and coat the bottom with olive oil. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until softened. Add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne and quinoa. Top with the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes. Add the beans, cocoa powder, nutritional yeast, salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil and then simmer for another 20 to 30 minutes until it has thickened. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking to the bottom of the pan.

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