Quinoa Good - Bulgar Bad

As a Celiac, going GF can be as simple as making a substitution or two. As spring slowly arrives, it has me thinking of different foods. Bulgar salads have always been a favorite of mine, but with a Celiac in the house that is definitely out of the question. So a substitution is in order! Quinoa!! This little grain may be small, but it is truly mighty. Chock full of protein, fibre, amino acids, iron, and much much more- no wonder it was once considered "the gold of the Incas". http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?dbid=142&tname=foodspice In fact NASA is considering it for long manned space flights.

Quinoa in my opinion, also holds up better than bulgar in a salad, never becoming mush, and has an added slight pleasing crunch to it. It can be used as a side dish too instead of your usual other starches. Look for it at your local health food store if your grocery doesn't carry it. Lately, I have been getting it at Costco. It is worth adding to your pantry!!