Quinoa Three Ways: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Ideas

Hi Everyone! Happy Weekend! It’s a new year so you know what that means — New Year Resolutions! I’ve made mine already, I’m wanting to get started on writing a book because it’s been something I’ve put off for a long time – I’m determind to get it done this year, even if I have to find a ghostwriter! But, the two most common resolutions are to lose weight and to eat healthier. So, since lots of people made new year’s resolutions about a healthier diet, I wanted to share these three quinoa breakfast, lunch and dinner ideas with you today! I didn’t make a new year’s resolution about losing weight or sticking to a special diet; I’ve done that for years and found it never really lasts for me. Instead, what I’m trying to focus on is a healthier lifestyle, feeding my body the right way and breaking unhealthy habits. I’ve tried to lower my appetite too. This ensures that I’m not getting hungry in between meals. To stop myself from getting hungry, my friend recommended that I look into these bio x4 reviews to see if that supplement could help me. It did sound interesting, so that’s something that I might try out soon. I also cut sugar out of my diet for twenty-one days this January (that is, desserts and all sugary treats and drinks, I still eat fruit and other things that naturally contain sugar) and it’s been both difficult as well as eye-opening. I also decided to give different supplements and health options a go this year. I want to try and get my mood in a better state, because I’m sure I can improve it on those days I really don’t feel like doing anything. CBD products, such as those sold via Quicksilver Scientific, are known for balancing a mood out and calming any negative feelings you have. By committing to taking regular supplements, I’m hoping to get my mind and body to the healthiest I have felt in a long time. I realized just how addicting sugar is, and how much of my sugar-eating is out of habit, or boredom. I got so used to eating chocolate while sitting on the couch watching a movie in the evening, that I didn’t even realize how much of a habit it had become. Now, I’m not going to give sugar up forever because, frankly, I like dessert too much, and I love to bake! But I am going to watch how much of it I eat, and limit all that mindless eating! Plus, my teeth will definitely thank me for cutting down on my sugar intake, so that’s good. I’m sure my Dentist Coconut Grove will be glad to hear this news! So keeping with the healthier eating theme, here are some ideas for how to incorporate quinoa into any of your daily meals! Whenever I’ve limited my diet to mostly just vegetables, I’ve felt so hungry all day, but quinoa is a great way to make a light meal more hearty and satisfying!

Quinoa Breakfast Bowl (recipe HERE)

This is a seriously hearty breakfast that will keep you full for a couple of hours at least, and will give you a great start to your day! You can make this quinoa bowl with whatever you like – I like to add some fresh fruit (berries are my favorite), yogurt and nuts to mine, but you could add whatever else you like. Other fruit and nuts, dried fruit, Greek yogurt, cinnamon…. whatever you like!

Kale Salad with Quinoa, Pomegranate Seeds and Roasted Butternut Squash (recipe HERE)

I love big, hearty salads for lunch and love adding in some quinoa, because it adds substance and makes a light salad more filling. This salad is filled with so many good things – baby kale, pomegranate seeds, chicken, roasted butternut squash and quinoa, of course! It’s so colorful and delicious, and one of my absolute favorites! For another great salad with quinoa, check out THIS one with spinach, butternut squash, walnuts & cranberries.

Kale & Fresh Corn Quinoa Patties (recipe HERE)

Quinoa patties like these or like THESE Cheesy Broccoli & Quinoa Patties (which are still one of my most popular recipes on the blog!) are a great quick & easy yet still healthy dinner option. You can use whatever vegetables you like in them, add in some cheese or herbs to keep them vegetarian, or add some shredded chicken or turkey (great way to use leftovers!) if you like. Serve them with a big salad or a light yogurt sauce on top for a light but satisfying dinner!

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