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"International Year of Quinoa"

Quinoa Health Benefits: A Protein That's Low In Carbs, Gluten-Free, And Full of Nutrients

The United Nations has declared 2013 as "International Year of Quinoa." This tiny edible seed, which is related to spinach, offers a source of gluten-free protein.

Health Benefits of Quinoa

Most often used as a grain, quinoa in a singlecup serving has 5 grams of dietary fiber and 8 grams of protein. This tiny edible seed, which is related to spinach and beetroots, can be cooked, and added to meals where it serves as a main or secondary protein. Most people believe its light, fluffy texture is similar to couscous.

According to the UN, quinoa is the only plant food that contains all the essential amino acids, vitamins, and trace elements, while containing no gluten. Significantly, essential amino acids are found in the nucleus of the grain, unlike rice or wheat or other cereals, in which they are located in the exosperm or hull.

Quinoa also contains magnesium, phosphorous, potassium, lysine, manganese, and iron. This particular combination of nutrients and antioxidant materials translates into helping to prevent both cell damage and cardiovascular disease. Plus the low ratio of carbohydrates to protein helps it regulate blood sugar and for this reason is considered to be good for diabetics.

Cooking With Quinoa

To cook this grain, simply rinse and place within a pot of broth or water, two parts liquid to one part quinoa, and then bring the liquid to boil. It is recommended that you cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Many cooks use quinoa in place of pasta and rice. Other cooks, such as Charlotte Bradley, include the grain in recipes for salads. For her quinoa tomato salad recipe, go here.

In support of International Year of Quinoa, the UN updated and reissued its report "Quinoa, an ancient crop to contribute to world food security."

http://www.medicaldaily.com/articles/17608/20130719/quinoa-health-benefits-protein-low-carbs-gluten-free.htm

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New cleaning innovation for life’s “little” messes from Windex

Life is full of little messes. Toothpaste splatters on the bathroom mirror, food run off on the stove, coffee spill-overs, and little muddy hand/paw prints on home surfaces are just a few daily messes we encounter. 

Each of these messes comes with a mess maker who may be responsible like the kids, the pets, the spouse or even ourselves (yes us!). While a deep household clean is not always needed, sometimes a little touch-up will do the trick.

Now available in Canada, Windex® Multi-Surface Disinfectant Touch-Up Cleaner is a new innovative product that allows for a quick clean up when you need it most. 

It is a small attractive bottle that can be stored out in the open rather than under the sink due to its appealing new shape and size. 

Instead of a traditional spray the new bottle acts as a pump so all Canadian’s need to do is briefly dab, wipe and be done.

Windex^® Multi-Surface Disinfectant Touch-Up Cleaner includes additional benefits like:

·         Multi-surface cleaner for hard, non-porous surfaces like sinks, countertops, stainless steel, sealed marble and more!

·         Kills 99.9% of common household bacteria such as staph, strep and listeria

·         Has a lockable component to release the cleaning solution

·         Prevents bigger messes by cleaning smaller messes instantly