Healthy eats are everywhere these days, and some have become a definite part of our routine. If you’d like to add a few twists to your list of go-to healthy ingredients, look no further than these lesser known superfoods.
CHIA SEEDS
Chia seeds, those little things responsible for many potted companions, are also a surprising source for omega-threes and fiber. They are basically tasteless, which makes them really versatile. So sprinkle them on everything from cereal to breakfast smoothies and let the nutritional benefits roll in. Check out the reasons behind the chia seed’s rise to health food fame here. And then try them out with these simple recipes.QUINOA
Quinoa. Just two syllables long but filled with an intense amount of nutrients. Let’s see, there are all nine amino acids and a very generous amount of fiber. Meaning that quinoa keeps you full longer, so it’s great for anyone looking to regulate blood sugar. It’s also home to a good amount of iron and magnesium. It may come as no surprise, then, that the United Nations has officially declared 2013 quinoa’s year.KONJAC
At first glance, this name sounds like it could refer to a species of wild animal. But it is actually an Asian vegetable that resembles a potato. It’s got that great potato texture but without as many of the calories. Which means you’ve just discovered a way to make pasta pack less of a guilt trip. If that’s not enough good news, Konjac contains glucomannan, a dietary fiber shown to lower blood sugar and cholesterol. Quick, go try it in this recipe. It sounds super good.Have you been using these superfoods in recipes for a while now? Feel free to school us on some recipes.
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