Quinoa instead of rice?

by dee
(philadelphia, pa)

Can quinoa (either full grain or flakes) be used instead of rice for day 7?

Yes - you may use especially full grains for your day 7 - what a great idea!


Quinoa - a pseudocereral originated in the Andean region of South America and has there been an important food for 6,000 years.

It is also nowadays highly appreciated for its nutritional value - with an very high protein content (12%–18%) and a low Glycemic Index.

That's why it is a healthy choice for people preferring food with a low GI - perfect for the cabbage soup diet! But also vegetarians and vegans appreciate this "species of goosefoot".

Quinoa is an unusually complete protein source with a balanced set of essential amino acids for humans.

Unlike rice or wheat (which are low in lysine), it is a good source of phosphorus and dietary fiber and is high in iron and magnesium. Quinoa is easy to digest and it is gluten free.

That makes quinoa also a great choice after the cabbage soup diet week!