Quinoa: Mighty Grain or Super Seed?

Ciao Nutrinutters!

I've had quite a busy couple of weeks. Moved out from my apartment, got to go on my first business trip to Expo East in Baltimore (this is a trade show where you get to see all the trends in natural products) and also have been cooking and photographing some goodies for you guys! So stay tuned for that ;)

Also, I am very excited to announce that I've been working for the past couple of months on a sugar challenge in my company: SUGAR CRUSH CHALLENGE. Get ready for 30 days of tips, recipes, and tools to help you cut down on sugar and crush those cravings! I'll be sharing with you all of the days through here too, starting on Wednesday October 1st. Are you ready to be part of the Sugar Crush team?

And now, let's talk about this mighty grain...I mean super seed ;)

Although quinoa is usually seen as a grain, it's actually a pseudocereal, which acts like a grain but is actually a seed...

Read  more here:
Quinoa: Mighty Grain or Super Seed?

XOXO

-The Nutrinut-

Gluten-free Cauliflower Muffin

Ciao nutrinutters!!

Boy, do I have a treat for you! And I know a few of you are probably not that into cauliflower, but I promise that the taste of these muffins came out divine! ;)

The recipe is quite easy to make and the hardest part was probably waiting for it to bake for 30 minutes while salivating. Just kidding, girls don't salivate! (or maybe we do haha). It was literally a mix and bake, and for those that are avoiding gluten this one is perfect for you!

So let's not waste anymore time and get to the good stuff!

Gluten-free Cauliflower Muffin (Serves 12 muffins)

Ingredients:

Produce                                Dairy and Eggs

3 cups grated cauliflower                            2/3 cup goat cheese
                                                                    3 eggs

Oil and Spices                      Baking                

2 tbsp olive oil                     1/4 cup of gluten-free flour (I used 1/2 tapioca, 1/2 almond)
2 small garlic cloves            1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp rosemary                      
1 tsp salt                                
White pepper to taste

Directions:

• Grate about 1/2 a cauliflower to yield 3 cups of grated cauliflower.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• On a mixing bowl, beat the eggs lightly with a fork.
• Mix in the oil and spices and the baking ingredients.
• Lastly, add the cauliflower and goat cheese and mix until even.
• Pour mix in muffin tray and bake for 30 minutes.

Bon Appetit!

XOXO

-The Nutrinut-

Following A Plant-Based Diet

We are starting today's post with a fun fact!

Did you know?

The first vegetarian club was created in 1809 in Manchester, England and the term "vegetarian" was coined in 1847!

Have you thought about going vegetarian?

People many times want to give this lifestyle a go but are concerned with missing out on nutrients found mainly in meats.

No worries, your nutrinut has got you covered!

Click on the link below to learn a little more about the plant-based diet, which category you fall under and some great sources of vitamins and minerals that are commonly associated with meats but can actually be found in other sources too!

Following A Plant-Based Diet

Until next time!

XOXO

-The Nutrinut-