High Fructose Corn Syrup Facts

Hidden Sugar=High Fructose Corn Syrup Health Risks

High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is nothing like real sugar and it is not even close to being natural, as described in the commercials.  Almost all sugar in the American diet these days is in the form of hidden high fructose corn syrup. It is in everything from our soda to our dinner.  The diabetes epidemic is basically caused by HFCS. Diabetes is just one of the many health risks of consuming high fructose corn syrup.

High Fructose Corn Syrup Dangers

There are many other dangers of consuming too much high fructose corn syrup. The most obvious one being that we do not realize we are consuming so much sugar.   The commercial says that a little bit won’t hurt you but we are eating a ton of corn sugars that we are not even aware of.  A few of the dangers of consuming so much corn sugars are:

Say No To High Fructose Corn Syrup

The only way to solve this problem is to say no to high fructose corn syrup.  Every time you shop and pay your grocery bill you are voting for a food.  Stop voting for sugar-laden products and say NO to high fructose corn syrup!

Check the ingredients lists for all your processed, bottled and packaged foods and look for ones with real sugar, honey or maple syrup, or better yet… NO sugar! “Make your vote count as a very loud NO to HFCS!”

Cooking Quinoa – Nutritional Facts & Recipe

Super Food Quinoa A Nutritionally Complete Grain

The grain quinoa, is a nutritionally complete protein.

It is a grain that has all of the essential amino acids that are usually only contained in animal proteins.

A healthy diet must include all the essential amino acids. An essential amino acid is one which our body can not manufacture.  Animal proteins have all the essential amino acids and so does quinoa.

If you are a vegetarian then it is esssential to good health that you are able to consume all the amino acids in a nutritionally sound diet by eating whole grains. Few people think of whole grain as being anything but wheat. A nutritional healthy whole grain diet is more than just whole wheat.

The old world grain and super food quinoa, was believed by the South American Indians to give them super human powers.

Quinoa Recipe-Cooking Quinoa

Quinoa With Fruit and Nuts

Cooking quinoa is as easy as cooking rice.  This simple recipe will make it easy to get started on a new taste in grains that has an old world nutty flavor.  You can use any kind of dried fruits or nuts that you have in your cupboards.

1 cup quinoa
1/2 cup walnuts (or any nut)
1 tsp. salt
1 Tbs. lemon juice
1 tsp. cumin
½ tsp ground coriander
2 Tbs. olive oil
½ cup chopped dry dates (or any dried fruit)
1 bunch green onions sliced end to end
½ red pepper-diced

1. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
2. Stir in quinoa, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Dump into large bowl and fluff with a fork periodically until cool.
4. Toast nuts in a dry skillet until golden brown.
5. Add all ingredients to fluffed quinoa, toss and serve warm or chilled.

Quinoa = Nutritional Protein Source

When this recipe is used for 4 servings, each serving has the protein content of 10 grams. Vegetarians or vegans should include quinoa and other grains that are complete proteins in their diet to ensure that they are getting all their essential amino acid needs. Not only is quinoa a terrific source of protein, it also is cholesterol-free, unlike the animal protein counterparts, and is rich in immune-boosting properties. Quinoa is therefore frequently classified as one of the super foods.

Quinoa Salad Recipes

This recipe is great served cold as a salad. Just add a dash of cider vinegar to the above recipe and serve it cold.  Feel free to be creative and substitute other nuts, fruits, herbs or spices for a variety of flavors. There are other quinoa recipes on the site so check the recipe category at the right or click the related links below for more recipes.

Gluten Free Recipes – Millet Soup

Gluten Free – Millet Soup Recipe

Ski Roundtop, PA

This Amazing Sunset Soup is my favorite soup recipe.  It is a perfect dish for those who need gluten or wheat free recipes.  Instead of noodles the carb is a good-for-you grain that is gluten free.  Millet is nutrient dense and has a nice nutty flavor.  This soup will warm you up on a cold snowy day.  Millet is an often overlooked grain that is rarely found in the US kitchen.  Millet can be substituted in any soup recipe, pilaf or grain dish for a gluten free recipe or for a flavor change.

Amazing Sunset Soup With Millet

6 cup chicken or vegetable stock (Make your own or buy an organic, chemical free stock.)
1/3 cup millet-toasted
1 tsp. olive oil
1 large onion-diced
3 garlic cloves-minced
1 large carrot-diced
1 sweet potato-peeled and diced
2 cup butternut squash soup
3 plum tomato-seeded and diced
1 roasted red pepper-peeled and diced
¼ tsp sea salt
¼ cup chiffonade basil
fresh ground black pepper

1. Heat stock on stove.
2. Toast millet carefully in a dry skillet until golden brown.  When stock is boiling, stir in millet and simmer for 15 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in large sauce pot.  Add onion, sauté for 1-2 minutes until lightly caramelized.
4. Add carrot, potatoes, squash, and sauté for 5 minutes.
5. Add garlic, and stock with millet as well as the balance of the stock to the larger pot.
6. Simmer for 15 minutes or until millet is tender.  Add tomato, salt, basil, diced roast pepper and black pepper.