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Quinoa is a pseudocerial – it’s a plant disguised of cereal, that grows in the Andes where is called “the food of the goods”. It’s very nutritional, with whole proteins, minerals and vitamins. Of easy digestion is authorized for diabetes patients.

It’s good for: replace meat: prevents anemia (high levels of iron and folic acid); provides calcium to people that don’t eat dairy products; vary and enrich the daily meals of all the family, including elder people.

How to eat it: in grains, boiled, served with vegetables; flakes, at breakfast; milled, as any other flour (you can make delicious bread with it).

With the holidays just two weeks away be prepared to eat in the parties without stressing about gaining a few ponds. Here are some tips:

Before the party:

• To prevent you from arriving at the parties starving, before leaving home, eat some nuts and almonds without salt. When you arrive at the party, say that you are really thirsty and ask for a big glass of water with a slice of lemon.

During the party:

• Start with a huge dose of salad, soup or vegetables. After, taste a little of everything. If they insist with you to eat say I’ll be back in a minute (but don’t come back).

After the party:

• On the next day, eat light meals of soup of various vegetables, fruit and light fresh cheese.