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Crystal-Cruz 01/07/2012

I was browsing the WLS recipe group and I see several meatless recipes that have quinoa. I can no longer tolerate rice and I wonder if quinoa is something that would work. Has anyone had this problem and tried quinoa as a substitute? Let me know, thanks! Also, tofu? Is it easy to digest?

I'd love to hear other food changes you've made as well!! I'm definitely still exploring!

chrismo366 01/07/2012

I have not even tried rice at this point. I have read on here that rice is a definite no-no. I would be interested, too, to find out if people use something as a substitute.

deleted_user 01/07/2012

I'd also like to know. What is quinoa made from? If it's made from white flour or rice it's not any better for us.

lineka 01/07/2012

I thoughgt brown rice was ok is that not right?

deleted_user 01/07/2012

Whole grains are good after enough time has passed.

Lcat4 01/07/2012

Tofu is great and takes on the flavor of whatever you use it in. I love it in hot and sour Soup.

Quinoa pronounced keen-wah is a couscous like grain, which has been eaten for 5000 years. It is classified as a grain but is technically the fruit of a leafy plant...
http://www.theproducecompany.co.uk/facts_quinoa.htm

For Quinoa recipes

http://www.dailystrength.org/groups/wls-recipes/discussions/messages/12629279

http://www.google.com/search?q=quinoa+for+wls&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en&client=safari

deleted_user 01/07/2012

I love Quinoa. I use it as a substitute for rice in a sort of "fried rice".

I have had brown rice with no problems, though I eat very little of it.

deleted_user 01/07/2012

I am told to eat rice, due to being a vegetarian, I have tolerated it well so far, but it makes me nervous...tofu, digested very easily and full of protein......

deleted_user 01/07/2012

i am DYING to make some sushi rolls with quinoa. i have a friend coming over next week so we can try it. i've found several online tutorials.

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