All posts tagged: fiber

Why choose Quinoa?

We have posted quite a few quinoa recipes. But I think we haven’t introduced you properly. So, what is Quinoa? Quinoa, pronounced [KEEN-wah], looks similar to couscous and can be eaten in salads, desserts or be a substitute for rice. Quinoa is very popular in the vegetarian community as it is high in protein and

[Recipe] Honey Quinoa

Quinoa is not only extremely healthy but is also very delicious. This recipe makes 4 servings. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups Quinoa, uncooked 1 tbsp Honey 1/3 cup Cilantro, fresh and finely chopped 1/3 cup Honey roasted peanuts Juice of 1 Orange 2 tsp Orange zest 2 Scallions, thinly sliced 1/4 tsp Sea salt 1/4 tsp

How fiber works

Unlike other foods fiber can not be digested. After consumption fiber will pass through your stomach, small intestine, colon and out your body relatively intact. There are two types of fibre, insoluble and soluble fibre. Insoluble fiber cannot be dissolved in water. This type of fiber promotes movement of material through the digestive track and