Quinoa

Veg4Health · **Joined:** Tue Jun 12, 2012 8:26 am **Posts:** 5

Is quinoa an allowable starch on the McDougall program? It is very versatile and easy to prepare, but I haven't seen it mentioned. The box I have states that quinoa is technically a seed (not a grain), but it seems high enough in carbohydates.

Thanks.

ETeSelle · **Joined:** Tue Jan 02, 2007 11:09 am **Posts:** 5010

Not Jeff, but I can tell you with utter assurance that YES, quinoa is absolutely OK for both the regular plan and MWL.

Enjoy!

JeffN · **Joined:** Tue Jan 08, 2008 4:56 am **Posts:** 5028

Yes.

While technically it is a seed, it is counted as a starch due to its nutritional composition.

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Jeff

Veg4Health · **Joined:** Tue Jun 12, 2012 8:26 am **Posts:** 5

Thanks for the quick and useful replies!

Andrew · **Joined:** Tue Jun 09, 2009 7:22 pm **Posts:** 27

JeffN wrote:

Yes.

While technically it is a seed, it is counted as a starch due to its nutritional composition.

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Jeff

Is there any need to limit it like with beans? A long time ago I read some rave reviews about it and the amazing high quality protein.

Andrew

JeffN · **Joined:** Tue Jan 08, 2008 4:56 am **Posts:** 5028

Andrew wrote:

JeffN wrote:

Yes.

While technically it is a seed, it is counted as a starch due to its nutritional composition.

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Jeff

Is there any need to limit it like with beans? A long time ago I read some rave reviews about it and the amazing high quality protein.

Andrew

It should be considered a starch/whole grain and consumed as such according to the guidelines.

The limit that applies to beans does not apply to quinoa

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Jeff

hazelrah · **Posted:** Wed Jun 13, 2012 4:04 pm

JeffN wrote:

It should be considered a starch/whole grain and consumed as such according to the guidelines.

The limit that applies to beans does not apply to quinoa

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Jeff

I just got the Burgers and Fries DVD Monday, and I was wondering why you didn't use quinoa in any of the recipes. It seems like a texture that would work well in the burgers. If I ever get off my --- and cook up a few batches, I'm thinking about trying it in place of the rice.

Mark

JeffN · **Joined:** Tue Jan 08, 2008 4:56 am **Posts:** 5028

Quinoa is an excellent option and should work fine.

Let me know how it works

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Jeff

Andrew · **Joined:** Tue Jun 09, 2009 7:22 pm **Posts:** 27

JeffN wrote:

Andrew wrote:

JeffN wrote:

Yes.

While technically it is a seed, it is counted as a starch due to its nutritional composition.

In Health
Jeff

Is there any need to limit it like with beans? A long time ago I read some rave reviews about it and the amazing high quality protein.

Andrew

It should be considered a starch/whole grain and consumed as such according to the guidelines.

The limit that applies to beans does not apply to quinoa

In Health
Jeff

I will definatly be eating more of it then. Thanks for the info :-)

Andrew

HealthE1 · **Joined:** Mon Jan 05, 2009 10:56 am **Posts:** 852

Sunday I ate at Blossom's Vegan restaurant in NYC. I had a butternut-quinoa burger with toppings and semolina bread. Oh, yes, and fries. The burger was delicious and I'll be trying out Jeff's with the quinoa soon. Will let y'all know how it turned out.

hazelrah · **Posted:** Thu Jun 14, 2012 8:46 am

HealthE1 wrote:

Sunday I ate at Blossom's Vegan restaurant in NYC. I had a butternut-quinoa burger with toppings and semolina bread. Oh, yes, and fries. The burger was delicious and I'll be trying out Jeff's with the quinoa soon. Will let y'all know how it turned out.

Yeah, I'm thinking it may be time for a father's day Barbeque. What do you think?

Mark

HealthE1 · **Joined:** Mon Jan 05, 2009 10:56 am **Posts:** 852

Jeff, would I use the same measurement of quinoa as the brown rice? Thanks.

JeffN · **Joined:** Tue Jan 08, 2008 4:56 am **Posts:** 5028

Yes

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Jeff

HealthE1 · **Joined:** Mon Jan 05, 2009 10:56 am **Posts:** 852

Jeff, thanks for the speedy reply. Guess what's for dinner tonight!

lfwfv · **Joined:** Sat Aug 22, 2009 12:35 pm **Posts:** 847

I often replace the brown rice in the burger recipe with an equal amount of cooked quinoa. Works great!

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