AnnMarie1957 42 Posted July 15, 2013 OK...any quinoa, bulgar, barley, farro fans? Will there come a time when we can enjoy whole grains in reasonably small doses? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bredred 45 Posted July 15, 2013 My NUT included quinoa in the soft foods phase. For me, that's 6 weeks post op. 1 AnnMarie1957 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southernsoul 773 Posted July 15, 2013 My NUT recommended both quinoa & farro....and thank goodness for that, since I love them both. Both are high in Protein, low in gluten, and are much better for you than many other grain or rice choices. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lalyc 17 Posted July 21, 2013 Does anyone know if you can blend quinoa and still get the Protein value? I just bought a Blendtec blender and I was thinking of making protein smoothies using quinoa as the protein source instead of powders.< /p> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southernsoul 773 Posted July 21, 2013 Does anyone know if you can blend quinoa and still get the Protein value? I just bought a Blendtec blender and I was thinking of making Protein smoothies using quinoa as the protein source instead of powders.< /p> I don't see how blending it would hurt the protein value, but I don't think quinoa will become smooth when blended. I think it would stay in particles, which might not be so great in a drink. Also, even though it's got a good amount of protein for a grain, I wouldn't say it would make a good primary source of protein. It's got about 8g of protein in a cup (cooked). Just my opinion, though...nothing wrong with trying it & see what you think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lalyc 17 Posted July 21, 2013 Thanks very much! Appreciate the response. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites